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The 9 Best Brooms, Dustpans, and Dust Mops of 2025

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By Kimber Streams Verified, Ellen Airhart
| Wirecutter Verified
Why you should trust us Over the years, we’ve researched 467 brooms, dustpans, and dust mops, and we’ve tested 69 models firsthand. We interviewed Debra Johnson, a home-cleaning expert with Merry Maids, and Green Cleaning Coach’s Leslie Reichert, a housekeeping expert who teaches people how to clean effectively and in environmentally friendly ways. We also surveyed hundreds of Wirecutter readers and organized a four-person testing panel for this guide’s debut, in 2014.
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How to Treat Cuts and Burns at Home-and When to Seek Medical Attention

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By Ellen Airhart
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The elements that make family time cozy, such as children and pets underfoot, are also what make such situations dangerous. But if an accident happens, there’s no need to panic. A little preparation and some coolheaded action can help you heal faster and reduce scarring after a burn or cut. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT Can you treat your wound at home? Accidents happen.
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How to Clean Plants

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By Ellen Airhart
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Plants have pores just like we do. If the surface of the leaves are dirty, they can’t photosynthesize properly. “That will actually impede and slow the growth of the plant itself,” said Marc Hachadourian, director of glasshouse horticulture and senior curator of orchids at the New York Botanical Garden. Luckily, your plant doesn’t need a multistep daily skin-care routine. A simple wipe-down once a week will keep them looking fresh. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT What you need Water.
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