Everyday household product reviews and articles

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Everyday items

When it comes to the items you use every day, you want to know they're up to the job. We've got a some hints on choosing and maintaining your household goods.

Review and compare

Tissue reviews Our lab tests will tell you which tissue is the most effective through softness, absorption, puncture and wet tear strength.

Toilet paper reviews Our lab tests will tell you which toilet paper is soft and strong as well as those that tear easily and disintegrate quickly. We also take a look at their labelling claims.

Paper towel reviews Our lab tests will tell you which paper towel is strongest, tears apart easily and absorbs the most.

Buying guides

How to find the best tissues What to look for when buying this everyday household item.

How to buy the best toilet paper What to look for when buying this household staple

How to buy the best kitchen benchtop When it comes to kitchen finishes, it pays to do your research.

How to find the best paper towels What to look for when buying this handy kitchen item.

Articles

How to unblock your toilet – and what not to put down it We explain ways to unblock your toilet and why you should never flush tissues, paper towels or wet wipes.

10 tips for a more organised home Start the new year by clearing the clutter (and your mind)

Top trends in appliances, tech and food From air purifiers to smarter appliances and plant-based foods, CHOICE experts share their tips on the products to look out for.

Unusual ways you can use household appliances From whipping cream in a French press to making recycled paper in a blender, here's how to get creative.

Tips and hacks that actually make your life worse Turns out you shouldn't do everything you read on the internet.

The lazy person's guide to spring cleaning CHOICE staff share their hacks for doing the bare minimum when it comes to cleaning.

How to get help if you've been affected by bushfires If you or someone you know has been affected by bushfires, we hope you will find these links useful.

How we test tissues Our rigorous test methods are nothing to sneeze at.

The top five best and worst paper towels Which paper towels performed the best – and worst – in our tests?

The best and worst toilet paper Which products cleaned up in our tests?

Penny Flanagan's twist on the Marie Kondo method The self-professed 'expert consumer' unpacks the KonMari craze.

How we test paper towels Here's how we find the best paper towels.

How we test toilet paper Here we'll tell you how we put toilet paper to the test in the lab.

How we test kitchen benchtops Choosing your kitchen benchtop is a big decision, have a read of how we put them to the test.

How long to keep your everyday items From toothbrushes to smoke alarms – how often should you replace everyday items and what can you do to maintain them?

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