Cory Fernandez's Picks

I’ve always been a service-first journalist, which means I do a lot of work to sift through a product's virality, aesthetic and buzzworthiness to find out if it actually does what it’s supposed to. As someone with a decade of experience in home and kitchen, I have lot of informed opinions about air fryers that work well (but also aren’t annoying to clean), vacuums that actually pick up pet hair (regardless of how lightweight they are), cleaning products that are often more effective than they are trendy and sateen blankets are equal parts cooling and soft. To me, what makes a good product is one that doesn’t sacrifice function for style or clicks. – Cory Fernandez, commerce editor

Cory's All Time Favorites

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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

It really is magic — this is one of the best products for getting rid of stuck-on marks or smudges without leaving behind a scratch.

$3.68

$5.49

Amazon

$5.49

Target

OxiClean White Revive

This plus a little soaking and scrubbing will make you excited for laundry day.

$8.98

$10.99

Amazon

Dropps Dishwasher Detergent Pods

One box of these lasts me months. They do a good job of cleaning my dishes and cookware and don't leave water stains or odors.

$11.66

$15.54

Amazon

Scrub Daddy & Scrub Mommy Sponges

These sponges have the perfect balance of abrasiveness and absorbency — they hold on to soap enough to wash dishes thoroughly.

$13.99

Amazon