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I never thought I'd spend over $50 on a trash can, but here's why I'm glad I splurged on a Simplehuman one

<p class="financial-disclaimer"><i>When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. <a href="https://www.insider-inc.com/commerce-on-insider-inc/">Learn more.</a></i></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow"></a></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>The </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow"><strong>Simplehuman Touch-Free Dual-Compartment Trash Can</strong></a><strong> goes above and beyond my criteria for a trash can. </strong></li><li><strong>It's motion- and voice-activated, has two compartments for keeping trash and recycling separate, and has a storage area for liner refills.</strong></li><li><strong>Though it costs more than most (</strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow"><strong>currently $250 on Amazon</strong></a><strong>), this trash can eliminates the need to touch germ-prone areas and is backed by a five-year warranty.</strong></li></ul>Table of Contents<p>Even though my house is more than a century old, I enjoy outfitting it with as many <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-smart-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">high-tech devices</a> as possible. I have voice-controlled <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-robot-vacuum" target="_blank" rel="noopener">robotic vacuums</a>, a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-thermostat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">smart thermostat</a>, a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lutron-aurora-smart-light-switch-dimmer-philips-hue-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">smart light switch</a>, and even a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cosori-smart-wifi-air-fryer-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wi-Fi-enabled air fryer</a>. So, when I saw a motion-activated trash can at a friend's house, I had to get one.</p><p>Fortunately, Simplehuman had contacted me to see if I'd test their <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow">Touch-Free Dual-Compartment Trash Can</a>. This product is not only high-tech – I can open it simply by saying "open can" – but it's also practical since it can reduce the spread of germs with its hands-free operation and containment of garbage. Here are my experiences with the touch-free trash can.</p><h2>Specs</h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow"><div type="image" title="simplehuman Dual Compartment Voice Activated Trash Can" height="900" width="1200" msid="76759357" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow nofollow sponsored">Simplehuman Touch-Free Dual-Compartment Trash Can</a> has two compartments: a 24-liter side with a removable basket for recyclables and a 34-liter side for trash. Within the trash side is a storage spot that fits the box of liner refills perfect. The trash bag is held in place with a liner lid that is easy to lift manually and stays in place as you're emptying the contents.</p><p>The Touch-Free Trash Can is similar in design to previous Simplehuman models, including <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-trash-can-simplehuman-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this one we've previously tested</a>. The main differences are that this newer model is motion- and voice-activated, and there's no foot pedal. When you say "open can," the lid automatically opens. </p><p>I tested the second generation of the Touch-Free Can, which was released at the end of 2019. According to Simplehuman, the updated features of the second-gen can include:</p><ul><li>A new digital signal processor.</li><li>Increased number of microphones from one to three to improve voice recognition performance and help with noise cancellation. </li><li>Additional trigger commands including "stay open" and "close can."</li></ul><p>The new <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow nofollow sponsored">Simplehuman Dual-Compartment Trash Can</a> is available in five color options: white stainless steel, brushed stainless steel, dark bronze stainless steel, rose gold stainless steel, and black stainless steel, which is what I tested.</p><p>The trash bin comes with a power adapter, or you can choose to power it with six AA batteries. Simplehuman backs it with a five-year warranty.</p><h2>Set-up process</h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow"><div type="image" title="Simplehuman Dual Compartment Voice Activated Trash Can" height="900" width="1200" msid="76759359" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>Set up took about five minutes.</p><p>All you have to do is take the can out of the box, remove all of the packaging and stickers, plug the can in or insert the batteries, and put a liner in. It comes with can liners that fit perfectly so you can start collecting your trash in it right away. The cord for the power adapter — the recommended power source — was about six inches too short so I opted for the less optimal battery-powered solution. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-rechargeable-batteries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I recommend using rechargeable batteries</a>.</p><h2>What makes the trash can stand out</h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow"><div type="image" title="Simplehuman Dual Compartment Voice Activated Trash Can" height="900" width="1200" msid="76759361" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>I've tested the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow">Simplehuman Voice-Activated Trash Can</a> for more than 100 days now, and it never fails to attract comments from people who come into the <keyword id="27180" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="kitchen">kitchen</keyword>. They are impressed by the motion activation and the attractive appearance. </p><p>Believe it or not, I don't choose <keyword id="1278025" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="trash-cans">trash cans</keyword> to impress people. Functionality is the most important factor. And, this bin functions well. Though it occasionally opens on its own when I'm listening to a podcast, it does a good job of recognizing my voice, even when I'm speaking quietly and there are other ambient sounds. It also closes when I tell it to. And, my favorite part is the "stay open" function that keeps the lid up when I'm emptying several items into the can.</p><p>As mentioned above, I mainly use battery power to run the bin. I like that when the batteries are getting low on juice, the indicator light on the lid goes from blue to red. </p><p>Another useful feature is the compartment on the back of the can where you can store the box of liner refills. The opening is inside of the can so you can easily pull the liners out when it's time to take out the trash. The Simplehuman brand trash bags that fit the can perfectly cost a bit more than I typically like to spend, but they are worth it thanks to their sturdy construction. Plus, you can save a buck or two by <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073DT6Y8S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B073DT6Y8S&amp;linkId=9b182de2a33f034f476f7d974d8507e1a33f034f476f7d974d8507e1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">choosing Amazon's Subscribe &amp; Save option</a>.</p><h2>Cons to consider</h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow"><div type="image" title="Simplehuman Dual Compartment Voice Activated Trash Can" height="900" width="1200" msid="76759363" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>At first, I couldn't get the "stay open" function to work. And, when I asked the can to open, it would only stay open for a second and close while I was trying to scrape food scraps into the trash. From reading <keyword id="52147" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="reviews">reviews</keyword>, this appears to be a common problem. But, after a little experimentation, it appears that the can wasn't getting enough power from my batteries. When I plugged it in or used fresh batteries, these functions worked perfectly well. So, as Simplehuman suggests, try to plug the can into a wall outlet if you want to get the most out of it.</p><p>The most logical place in my kitchen for the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow">Simplehuman Touch-Free Dual-Compartment Trash Can</a> is a heavy-traffic area. Consequently, the can opens up whenever someone goes into or leaves the kitchen and passes it. I wish there was a way to turn off the motion sensor or to make it less sensitive. Of course, with a piece of black electrical tape, you can block the sensor completely without harming the aesthetics of the bin.</p><h2>The bottom line</h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow"><div type="image" title="Simplehuman Dual Compartment Voice Activated Trash Can" height="900" width="1200" msid="76759367" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>Despite these negatives, we still think the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow">Simplehuman Touch-Free Dual-Compartment Trash Can</a> provides the best balance of functionality and attractiveness. Though it's pricey, this is a trash can that you can get excited about.</p><h3>Should you buy it?</h3><p>The $250 is quite the investment for a trash can. However, if you can afford it, you'll have one of the most hygienic options available thanks to the touch-free motion and voice activation as well as the germ-resistant nano-silver coating. If you are looking for a sanitary, high-tech, dual compartment bin with an attractive appearance that will complement your décor, this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow">Simplehuman Trash Can</a> is worth the price. Plus, it's backed by a five-year warranty so you can count on it lasting. And, if you don't like it, you can return it to Amazon for free within 30 days of purchase.</p><h3>What model should you get?</h3><p>Simplehuman offers <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/2600582011?_encoding=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=97e7c2e259d4f2ae927a83a6c3986bba&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325%22%3Esimplehuman%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20;%20margin:0px%20;tant;%20margin:0px%20;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener">several trash cans</a>, including the popular <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VXULPTQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_032619_entire-house-cleaning-products-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00VXULPTQ&amp;linkId=c3949471fd1d6ba89a99f66bd8a57c51fd1d6ba89a99f66bd8a57c51" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">58-Liter Rectangular Recycler</a>. However, in this section, we're going to keep it high-tech. Simplehuman sells one other voice-activated trash can, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T2G5Q6B/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_032619_entire-house-cleaning-products-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07T2G5Q6B&amp;linkId=db92e5d4ba29c7f6c99cef266889b8e3ba29c7f6c99cef266889b8e3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">a single-compartment, 58-liter unit</a>. It costs $50 less than the dual-compartment model and might be a good solution if you already have a separate recycle bin.</p><h3>What are your alternatives?</h3><p>I haven't tested any alternatives that come close to the quality and performance of the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CJNXWR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_031320_simplehuman-voice-activated-trash-can-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076CJNXWR&amp;linkId=20b7d2ffa63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3a63e359bda5ba8ed018f96a3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow nofollow sponsored">Simplehuman Touch-Free Dual-Compartment Trash Can</a>. However, Insider Reviews' Kyle Schurman compiled <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-trash-can" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow nofollow noopener">a guide to the best trash cans</a> that may be worth checking out if the Touch-Free Can isn't right for you.</p><p><strong>Pros:</strong> Voice- and motion-activated, features a compartment for storing liner refills, germ-resistant nano-silver coating, separate compartments for trash and recycling</p><p><strong>Cons:</strong> Short power cord, "stay open" function doesn't work when batteries are low, unable to adjust motion sensor sensitivity</p>

This voice- and motion-activated trash can keeps my hands free of germs as it collects my garbage

<p class="financial-disclaimer"><i>When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. <a href="https://www.insider-inc.com/commerce-on-insider-inc/">Learn more.</a></i></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UC9PV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_0701918_simple-human-caddy-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004UC9PV4&amp;linkId=37eb14ba157f87c240c326bda756dd14157f87c240c326bda756dd14" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored"></a></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>My apartment's bath tub is strangely configured to lack ledge or corner space for my products, and my <keyword id="6399554" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Shower">shower</keyword> head is about two feet above where it normally should be, so I can't reach caddies that hang from it.</strong></li><li><strong>This <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UC9PV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_0701918_simple-human-caddy-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004UC9PV4&amp;linkId=37eb14ba157f87c240c326bda756dd14157f87c240c326bda756dd14" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">$130 tension shower caddy from Simplehuman</a> solved all of these problems, and it's held up perfectly over two and a half years of use. </strong></li><li><strong>I really just think everyone should know it exists, because it was super helpful for me and might be for you, too.</strong></li><li><strong>It's expensive, but it lasts forever and can transition to any type of bath tub or shower configuration.</strong></li></ul><p>As someone who tests products for a living, and whose focus was once specifically on skin care and beauty, you can imagine how filled my <keyword id="59914" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="bathroom">bathroom</keyword> is with bottles and potions of every size. </p><p>When I moved to my apartment in Brooklyn, the task of keeping all of the body products in my shower organized (or, at least, not slipping down into my tub every five seconds) was made especially challenging by the fact that my new bath tub had very little ledge space. My shower head was also so close to the high ceiling that I couldn't hang a caddy from it without having to use a ladder to reach my shampoo.</p><p>At one point, I even tried to tie a caddy to the shower head using string so it would hang low enough that I could reach it, a DIY project that... did not end well.</p><p>It turned out my downstairs neighbor, whose apartment is laid out exactly like mine, had already figured it out. She told me that she used this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UC9PV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_0701918_simple-human-caddy-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004UC9PV4&amp;linkId=37eb14ba157f87c240c326bda756dd14157f87c240c326bda756dd14" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Simplehuman shower caddy</a>, which had a tension rod long enough to hold the caddy securely into place between our high ceiling and the tub, and shelving that was extensive enough to support an excessively large collection of products.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UC9PV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_0701918_simple-human-caddy-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004UC9PV4&amp;linkId=37eb14ba157f87c240c326bda756dd14157f87c240c326bda756dd14" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored"><div type="image" title="simple human" height="1200" width="1600" msid="76632158" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>So I got one (admittedly, as a Christmas gift from my wish list), and it turned out to be an excellent addition to my bathroom that has held up beautifully after two and a half years of use.</p><p>Every time my friends would come over and use the bathroom, they'd ask me about the caddy — where I got it (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UC9PV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_0701918_simple-human-caddy-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004UC9PV4&amp;linkId=37eb14ba157f87c240c326bda756dd14157f87c240c326bda756dd14" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Amazon</a>), how it's held up (amazingly well), how much it cost (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UC9PV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_0701918_simple-human-caddy-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004UC9PV4&amp;linkId=37eb14ba157f87c240c326bda756dd14157f87c240c326bda756dd14" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">$140</a>), etc. A lot of them were looking for a solution to store three roommates' worth of products in the shower, which it can easily hold without taking up much real estate.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UC9PV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_0701918_simple-human-caddy-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004UC9PV4&amp;linkId=37eb14ba157f87c240c326bda756dd14157f87c240c326bda756dd14" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">The caddy</a> can be configured in quite a few ways, with up to three shelves and a built-in razor and toothbrush holder. The shelving features strategically placed holes in the wired bottoms that are designed for sticking bottles upside down so it's easier to dispense every last drop of product.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UC9PV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_0701918_simple-human-caddy-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004UC9PV4&amp;linkId=37eb14ba157f87c240c326bda756dd14157f87c240c326bda756dd14" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><div type="image" title="simple human original 2" height="1841" width="2455" msid="76632163" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>There are also little towel hangers that clip anywhere along the main pole so you not only have a place to put your washcloths, you also have a sanitary way to dry them. And because no detail goes left unattended to by Simplehuman, there's even a designated spot for bar soap.</p><p>As for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UC9PV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_0701918_simple-human-caddy-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004UC9PV4&amp;linkId=37eb14ba157f87c240c326bda756dd14157f87c240c326bda756dd14" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">the tension rod</a>, it can fit with as little as six and as many as nine feet between ends, and each end has a no-slip rubber base that won't budge out of place, even when your cat tries to dislodge it. It gets tall enough to use in bathrooms with high ceilings or standing showers, but small enough to install in a bathtub that just has terrible ledge configurations (like mine). </p><p>The one downside to this caddy is that <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UC9PV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_0701918_simple-human-caddy-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004UC9PV4&amp;linkId=37eb14ba157f87c240c326bda756dd14157f87c240c326bda756dd14" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">it's not cheap at $130</a>. But, as with all Simplehuman products, the goal is that you pay once for a high-quality, well-designed product that always works how it's supposed to.</p><p>After nearly three years of using it, I can safely say that's just what you'll get. There's been no rust, no warping, no shape shifting, and no loose screws since I got it in 2015. If you're looking for a smart caddy that will serve multiple roommates, a weirdly shaped tub, or just a large product collection, this is the one I recommend whole heartedly.</p>

This shower caddy is the only one you will ever have to buy again, no matter where you move

<p><em><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1551904003606000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGicoaJ_dTNpkDbIWqxa6BV9RjxNw">Insider Picks</a> writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VXULPTQ/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_062817_best-trash-cans-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=87311c544deb63b7b85e1ad490a641e5&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Simplehuman/Business Insider</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Your trash can doesn't have to look like the garbage you put in it. It can be functional, well-designed, and beautiful.</strong></li><li><strong>The best trash can that's stylish, practical, and sturdily built is the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/simplehuman-Rectangular-Nano-Silver-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B01G4PLE22?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_062817_best-trash-cans-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=dc1ce96fa490479dfa45ed086a75ac15&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simplehuman Rectangular Step Trash Can</a>. You can fit the Simplehuman can tightly against the wall, and its excellent built-in bag dispenser makes it easy to change the bag.</strong></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When preparing to decorate your kitchen, paint colors, countertop materials, and appliances sit at the forefront of your thought process. When making these decisions, you'll almost feel like you're starring on a home decorating show. But the selection of the trash can for the kitchen? Not quite as exciting or sexy. On the home decorating shows, the decision about a garbage can occurs during commercial breaks.</span></p><p>This normally marks the point in this type of article where I'd now try to convince you that your pick of the best garbage can deserves as much decorating attention as your choice of countertop. However, I won't insult your intelligence. We all know it doesn't.</p><p>Still, selecting the best trash can for inside your home does require a little bit of thought. Focus on the aspect of the trash can that those home decorating shows tend to gloss over - practicality. You'll be using your trash can several times per day, and it should fit your needs at least as much as it fits your décor. Practical isn't always pretty, after all.</p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We researched dozens of garbage cans to find the best ones you can buy to suit different needs and budgets. These are the best trash cans you can buy for your home or apartment.</span></p><h3>Here are our top picks for the best trash cans you can buy:</h3><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Best trash can overall: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/simplehuman-Rectangular-Nano-Silver-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B01G4PLE22?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_062817_best-trash-cans-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=dc1ce96fa490479dfa45ed086a75ac15&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simplehuman Rectangular Step Trash Can</a> </strong></li><li><strong>Best budget trash can: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rubbermaid-13-Gal-Black-Step-On-Trash-Can-with-Metal-Accent-Pedal-2007867/205139090" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rubbermaid Step-On Garbage Can</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best touchless trash can: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EJVYTS?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_062817_best-trash-cans-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=b38c7f0aadbab12db6b025410264c975&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTouchless Deodorizer Automatic Sensor Trash Can</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best dual-compartment trash can: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VXULPTQ/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_062817_best-trash-cans-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=87311c544deb63b7b85e1ad490a641e5&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simplehuman Dual Bucket Recycler Trash Can</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best compost bin: <a href="https://amzn.to/2toY1wy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Epica Stainless Steel Compost Bin</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best stylish trash can: <a href="https://amzn.to/2s2nlDY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simplehuman Butterfly Stainless Steel Step Trash Can</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best small trash can: <a href="https://amzn.to/2s1MGhD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rev-A-Shelf Pull-Out Trash Can</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best large trash can: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brabantia-Touch-Trash-gallon-liter/dp/B00PUDA6OC?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_062817_best-trash-cans-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=9b08d5e532acb659c8233e2ca467f361&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brabantia Touch Trash Can</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best narrow trash can: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/simplehuman-Trash-Commercial-Grade-Heavy/dp/B0719QS4K4?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_062817_best-trash-cans-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=b03e3d21782c1ecea3e9da424422ec0b&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simplehuman Slim Open Top Trash Can</a></strong></li></ul><p><em>Updated on 06/26/2019 by Les Shu: Updated selections, prices, links, and formatting.</em></p><h3>Keep scrolling to read more about our top picks.</h3><p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We operate independently from our advertising sales team. We welcome your feedback. Email us at insiderpicks@businessinsider.com.</br></br></br></br></p></p>

The best trash cans you can buy

<p><em>The<span> </span><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Insider Picks</a><span> </span>team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2I7NUzK" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Kristin John</span></p><p class="caption">The author's kitchen pantry, organized using Simplehuman pull-out cabinet drawers.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Simplehuman products are designed to make everyday tasks as easy as possible; they employ a no-frills, all-function design that just happens to look great.</strong></li><li><strong>The brand backs their hardware with a five-year warranty and has excellent customer service (I know - I had questions!)</strong></li><li><strong>Installing <a href="https://amzn.to/2I7NUzK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simplehuman pull-out racks</a> takes all of 10 minutes and will save you untold hours searching about in pantry shelves over the years to come.</strong></li></ul><p>When my wife and I were designing our kitchen a couple years back, we opted for matching cabinets flanking either side of the fridge. In one of these cabinets, we chose shelving with built-in pull-out drawers; on the other side, we stuck with just the shelves. The logic was that we would use each side of the pantry area differently. The other part of the logic was that basic shelves cost several hundred dollars less than slide-out hardware. And thus it was that for about two years, one side of our pantry remained well-organized, easy to access, and was generally pleasant to use, while the other became a morass of half-empty chip bags, loose batteries, forgotten snack bars, expired condiments, and so forth.</p><p>But what could we do, rip out the whole cabinet and have a new custom piece built? Move to a new state and start the entire home organization process over from the ground up? Buy fewer groceries?</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2I7NUzK" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Simplehuman</span></p><p class="caption">Simplehuman pull-out cabinet organizer drawers sell for $40 - $60 each, prices vary by size.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p><strong>Our solution to kitchen cabinet clutter ended up being a whole lot simpler than new cabinetry or relocating across state lines; we simply completed a DIY kitchen pantry upgrade using a pair of <a href="https://amzn.to/2I7NUzK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simplehuman pull-out cabinet organizer drawers</a> that took me all of 10 minutes to install.</strong></p><p>(Ok, actually the installation took about 20 minutes, but I kid you not, the first half of that time involved simply removing all the junk collected over the previous months.)</p><p>The company Simplehuman doesn't make a lot of products - they offer a selection of trash cans, mirrors, soap dispensers, organization products, and that's about it - but what they do make are all top-of-the line in terms of quality and function. And as it happens, simple as most Simplehuman products are in their aesthetic, they also look great. Actually, let me restate that: <em>B</em><em>ecause</em> of their simple design aesthetic, Simplehuman products look great.</p><p>I should know, because their <a href="https://amzn.to/2rv09iB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10-liter semi-round stainless steel trash can</a> sits beside my desk where I sit every day, their 58 stainless steel touch-free voice activated trash can is in the corner of our kitchen, their dish rack is often on the counter, and a pair of the aforementioned cabinet organizers are permanently affixed to the pantry shelves. The immediate result of installing Simplehuman pull-out cabinet organizing drawers was a pantry with less clutter and easier access. The longer-term result has been less wasted food and a lot less stress and frustration.</p><p>And by the way, that 10-minute assembly I mentioned earlier? Yeah, I'm not kidding about that. With a drill, one drill bit, one Phillips bit, a ruler (which I used just to be extra sure I installed these things exactly flush with my shelves; you could easily eyeball it), and the provided screws, the install was so easy that I can all but guarantee anyone who was able to use these pull-out drawers could also install them. (For the record, I popped our shelves out and so I had easy access to them while screwing in the organizers; if yours are affixed in place the process will be more involved, but only because you will probably need to use a screwdriver or else buy a <a href="https://amzn.to/2QpvkXJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">compact right angle drill</a> to work in the confined space.)</p><p>These shelves can support 20 pounds each, which means we can load them with all sorts of eats which are then easily accessed when the organizer is drawn out from the cabinet. There are also adjustable divider inserts that allow you to customize the layout of the organizer shelf, something even our custom built-ins over on the other side don't offer.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2I00qFu" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Simplehuman</span></p><p class="caption">If you don't have a dishwasher, you need this dish rack.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p><strong>As for the <a href="https://amzn.to/2I00qFu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simplehuman dish rack ($80)</a></strong>, when we're not using the dishwasher (whether it's filled or for extra large or extra fragile items), it's another game-changer, and for good reason: It works well.</p><p>Made entirely from stainless steel and a durable plastic with a hydrophobic coating, this rack sheds water like a duck's back, meaning that you don't have to worry about your drying rack for clean dishes itself being damp and/or dirty. It has slots for wine goblet stems, posts for drinking glasses, a utensil caddy, and plenty of rows of storage for dishes, bowls, pots, and pans.</p><p>If you don't have a dishwasher, you need this dish rack. If you have a dishwasher that, you don't need this rack, but you won't regret getting it, either. Your large stew pot and your delicate family china will thank you. And yeah, it's expensive as far as dish racks go. But it's also probably the last one you'll ever need to buy.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2I20CnN" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Simplehuman</span></p><p class="caption">Just say: "Open can!" and like magic, the lid rises.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p><strong>Simplehuman also makes a <a href="https://amzn.to/2I20CnN" target="_blank" rel="noopener">touch-free, voice-activated trash can</a> for $200.</strong></p><p>With a wave of the hand near the top of the unit, this trash can automatically opens its lid. Hands full of raw meat trimmings, a dripping coffee filter, or the dreaded baby diaper? Then just say: "Open can!" and like magic, the lid rises. Actually, it's more like science, but you get the point.</p><p>Do you need a touch- and/or voice-activated trash can? No. But you didn't <em>need</em> that sweet dish rack or those amazingly convenient shelf organizers, did you? But do you want to get rid of them once they have been integrated into your life? No, I don't. I mean no <em>you</em> don't... that's what I meant.</p><h3><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/2rw3puf">Buy a 14-Inch Simplehuman Pull-Out Cabinet Organizer on Amazon for $50</a></strong></h3><h3><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/2I7NUzK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy a 20-Inch Simplehuman Pull-Out Cabinet Organizer on Amazon for $60</a></strong></h3><h3><a href="https://amzn.to/2I00qFu" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Buy a Simplehuman Kitchen Steel Frame Dish Rack on Amazon for $80</strong></a></h3><h3><a href="https://amzn.to/2I20CnN" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Buy a 58L Simplehuman Touch-Free Voice Activated Trash Can on Amazon for $200</strong></a></h3><p class="tagline"><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We operate independently from our advertising sales team. We welcome your feedback. Email us at insiderpicks@businessinsider.com.</br></br></br></br></p>

I hacked my disorganized kitchen pantry using these DIY pull-out cabinet drawers, and they eliminated so much clutter

<p><em>The<span> </span><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Insider Picks</a><span> </span>team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>simplehuman</span></p><p class="caption">The Simplehuman shower caddy, pictured floor-to-ceiling.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>My apartment's bath tub is strangely configured to lack ledge or corner space for my products, and my shower head is about two feet above where it normally should be, so I can't reach caddies that hang from it.</strong></li><li><strong>This <a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$130 tension shower caddy from simplehuman</a> solved all of these problems, and it's held up perfectly over two and a half years of use. </strong></li><li><strong>I really just think everyone should know it exists, because it was super helpful for me and might be for you, too.</strong></li><li><strong>It's expensive, but it lasts forever and can transition to any type of bath tub or shower configuration.</strong></li></ul><p>As someone who tests products for a living, and whose focus was once specifically on skin care and beauty, you can imagine how filled my bathroom is with bottles and potions of every size. </p><p>When I moved to my apartment in Brooklyn, the task of keeping all of the body products in my shower organized (or, at least, not slipping down into my tub every five seconds) was made especially challenging by the fact that my new bath tub had very little ledge space. My shower head was also so close to the high ceiling that I couldn't hang a caddy from it without having to use a ladder to reach my shampoo.</p><p>At one point, I even tried to tie a caddy to the shower head using string so it would hang low enough that I could reach it, a DIY project that... did not end well.</p><p>It turned out my downstairs neighbor, whose apartment is laid out exactly like mine, had already figured it out. She told me that she used this <a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simplehuman shower caddy</a>, which had a tension rod long enough to hold the caddy securely into place between our high ceiling and the tub, and shelving that was extensive enough to support an excessively large collection of products.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Amazon</span></p><p class="caption"> The shelving features strategically placed holes in the wired bottoms that are designed for sticking bottles upside down so it's easier to dispense every last drop of product. </p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>So I got one (admittedly, as a Christmas gift from my wish list), and it turned out to be an excellent addition to my bathroom that has held up beautifully after two and a half years of use.</p><p>Every time my friends would come over and use the bathroom, they'd ask me about the caddy - where I got it (<a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>), how it's held up (amazingly well), how much it cost (<a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$130</a>), etc. A lot of them were looking for a solution to store three roommates' worth of products in the shower, which it can easily hold without taking up much real estate.</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The caddy</a> can be configured in quite a few ways, with up to three shelves and a built-in razor and toothbrush holder. The shelving features strategically placed holes in the wired bottoms that are designed for sticking bottles upside down so it's easier to dispense every last drop of product. </p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right"><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Sally Kaplan</span></p><p class="caption">Yes, I organize my products by color instead of type. Sue me.</p></div><p></p></div></p><p>There are also little towel hangers that clip anywhere along the main pole so you not only have a place to put your washcloths, you also have a sanitary way to dry them. And because no detail goes left unattended to by Simplehuman, there's even a designated spot for bar soap.</p><p>As for <a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the tension rod</a>, it can fit with as little as six and as many as nine feet between ends, and each end has a no-slip rubber base that won't budge out of place, even when your cat tries to dislodge it. It gets tall enough to use in bathrooms with high ceilings or standing showers, but small enough to install in a bathtub that just has terrible ledge configurations (like mine). </p><p>The one downside to this caddy is that <a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">it's not cheap at $130</a>. But, as with all Simplehuman products, the goal is that you pay once for a high-quality, well-designed product that always works how it's supposed to.</p><p>After nearly three years of using it, I can safely say that's just what you'll get. There's been no rust, no warping, no shape shifting, and no loose screws since I got it in 2015. If you're looking for a smart caddy that will serve multiple roommates, a weirdly shaped tub, or just a large product collection, this is the one I recommend whole heartedly.</p><h3><a href="https://amzn.to/2Lw0N8y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simple Human Tension Shower Caddy, $129.99 on Amazon</a></h3><p class="tagline">Find the best holiday deals on our <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/black-friday-deals-2018">Black Friday Deals</a> and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cyber-monday-deals-2018">Cyber Monday Deals</a> page. <a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. 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This $130 shower caddy is the only one you will ever have to buy again, no matter where you move

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table lead-image-small"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2LLfuZu" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"></a><p class="source"><span>Jacek Kadaj/Getty Images/Business Insider</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li>High-quality toilet plungers are easy to use, keep messes to a minimum, and they can unclog even the most difficult drains.</li><li>The <a href="https://amzn.to/2LLfuZu" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">simplehuman Toilet Plunger and Caddy</a> is our top pick because it feels comfortable in your hands, cleans up effortlessly, and is an attractive addition to any bathroom.</li><li>See more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-scrubbing-brush" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The best scrubbing brushes</a></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The first couple of toilet plungers I purchased were in emergency situations where I had recently moved into a new place and, well, gave the toilet more than it could handle. In these situations, I picked up whatever the store had: the classic flat cup plunger that resembles a ball cut in half and put on the end of a broomstick. You might be able to unclog a toilet with this type of plunger, but it's mainly designed for use on drains located on flat surfaces, such as sinks or showers. There are much better plungers for forming a seal on your toilet drain. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The plunger cup is arguably the most important feature of a toilet plunger. The shape will determine whether it can form a good seal on your drain and therefore produce the water pressure necessary to clear out debris. In our guide, we look at flanged, tiered, and beehive cups. Accordion cups are also popular, but they tend not to be as effective at forming a seal.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the most part, plungers are inexpensive. The priciest option on our list is still under $50. For this reason, you might want to have a few plungers at your disposal for a variety of different clogs. This is especially true if you have several bathrooms. If you decide to purchase multiple models, we recommend that you purchase at least one toilet auger. We will explain augers in more detail below, but basically, it physically removes debris rather than water pressure. This is a good option to have on hand for the tougher clogged drains.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lastly, let's talk about how to use a conventional toilet plunger. Before you start jamming it up and down, fill the cup with water by angling it to the side. Do a couple small plunges to make sure all of the air is out, which will help you avoid making a mess. Then, slowly pump the plunger with increasing force to get the water moving back and forth in the drain, loosening the debris.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While researching the best toilet plungers, we looked at hundreds of buyer and expert ratings and reviews of several models. Our guide features plungers that are effective at unclogging toilets, require minimal effort on your part, and have a track record of durability.</span></p><h2><strong>Here are the best toilet plungers you can buy:</strong></h2><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Best toilet plunger overall: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009M820K4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B009M820K4&amp;linkId=0989d9ca59027e18d10bd462291aa492" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">simplehuman Toilet Plunger and Caddy</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best affordable toilet plunger: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MAXASM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B000MAXASM&amp;linkId=94af4c556d4acb83258e47a4218d7726" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Neiko Toilet Plunger</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best ergonomic toilet plunger: <a href="http://goto.target.com/c/196318/81938/2092?subId1=biipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fkorky-beehive-max-hideaway-toilet-plunger%2F-%2FA-53429704" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Korky Beehive Max Universal Toilet Plunger</a></strong></li><li> </li><li><strong>Best automatic toilet plunger: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VSDEPTA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00VSDEPTA&amp;linkId=8b38cfd7a516067ef1c62fb0ec37d8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">SurePlunge Automatic Toilet Plunger</a></strong></li><li> </li><li><strong>Best toilet auger: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H5XSS4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B000H5XSS4&amp;linkId=45ef581b3e6e7e5ecee069164909463d" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Ridgid 3 ft. Toilet Auger</a></strong></li><li>See more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-scrubbing-brush" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The best scrubbing brushes</a></li></ul><p><em>Updated 10/29/19 by Jada Wong: Updated prices, formatting, and links.</em></p><p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We operate independently from our advertising sales team. 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The best toilet plungers

<ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>A <keyword id="12948783" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="plunger" source="Orion">plunger</keyword> is an easy-to-use tool for unclogging sinks, drains, and toilets.</strong></li><li><strong>A standard cup plunger is best for sinks and drains, while a flange plunger is best for toilets.</strong></li><li><strong>Avoid chemical drain openers whenever possible, as they can damage pipes. </strong></li></ul><p>If there's one DIY trick you should master, it's how to use a plunger. Luckily, this trusty household staple is a rather easy tool to use once you get the hang of it.</p><p>A plunger uses suction to remove clogs in sinks, drains, and toilets. The rubber cup forms a vacuum seal over the drain or toilet opening so that when the handle is thrust, the pressure of the water moving up and down will remove the blockage and the water will flow freely again.</p><p>George Medina, a plumber and <a href="https://www.ntitraining.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Technical Institute</a> instructor, recommends using a plunger to clear out sinks, drains, or toilets. While it's tempting to go for a commercial drain cleaner to solve your problem, he says it's not a guarantee that it will. In fact, one of the biggest complaints he hears from customers is that they tried a chemical cleaner and it didn't work.</p><p>"Liquid drain cleaners can also lead to serious damage to your pipes and could cause corrosion or further wear and tear on pipes, especially in older homes," says Medina. "It would be best to use a plunger and if that does not work, call a local professional to help."</p><h2>Types of plungers</h2><div type="image" title="Illustrations of three different types of plungers, including cup, flange, and accordion." height="1559" width="2501" msid="88886295" hostid="261"></div><p>There are three different types of plungers suitable for household use: the standard cup plunger, the flange plunger, and the accordion plunger. </p><p><strong>The standard <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Supply-Guru-SG1976-Plunger-Clogged/dp/B07CNCLL14" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">cu</a></strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Supply-Guru-SG1976-Plunger-Clogged/dp/B07CNCLL14" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored"><strong>p plunger</strong></a> features a cup — typically a red one — with a wooden handle. This one is best used on flat surfaces, such as sinks and shower drains.</p><p><strong>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hideaway-Compact-Canister-Plungers-Bathroom/dp/B089Y2R2BR/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">flange plunger</a></strong> has a large cup — often black — with a smaller inner cup (flange) that can be inserted more securely in a toilet bowl opening. The flange plunger is actually an all-purpose plunger, as the smaller cup can be pushed back into the larger cup, creating the same shape as a standard cup plunger. However, for sanitary purposes, it's a good idea to keep two separate plungers to be used for toilets and for sinks and drains.</p><p><strong>An <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Accordion-Pressure-Commercial-Bathrooms/dp/B07F97CCB3/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">accordion plunger</a></strong> is another type that can be used on toilets, though it's not as easy to use as the standard or flange plunger. That's because it is made with hard plastic, rather than rubber, which makes it more difficult to form a seal over the opening. Once you form the seal, though, the accordion ridges create a stronger suction to unclog a drain with less exertion.</p><h2>How to plunge a toilet</h2><div type="image" title="A hand in a blue cleaning glove using a plunger on a toilet" height="1413" width="1885" msid="88886297" hostid="261"></div><ol><ol><li><strong>Prepare for any possible mess. </strong>Put on gloves, cover the floor with newspaper or paper towels, and keep a garbage pail nearby. Depending on the material that's clogging the toilet, this could get messy.</li><li><strong>Remove or add water if needed. </strong>You want the plunger to be covered by water, but if the water is going to overflow when you start plunging, take a cup and carefully remove some of the water. If there's not enough water in the toilet, add some so that you can submerge the plunger.</li><li><strong>Insert a flange plunger into the toilet bowl. </strong>"The trick is to put it in at a 45-degree angle," says Medina. "This way it retains more air, which will allow for more pressure downwards." Once the plunger is in the water, position the flange in the hole at the bottom of the toilet to form a tighter seal.</li><li><strong>Gently thrust the plunger.</strong> Turn the plunger to a 90-degree position, with the handle sticking straight up. Push downward with a gentle thrust at least two to three times, though you can repeat as necessary until you see the water level in the bowl go down. The trick here is to maintain the seal until you finish plunging.</li><li><strong>Remove the plunger and check the clog. </strong>If the water recedes, the plunger worked. If a non-flushable object has been dislodged, remove it. Otherwise, you can flush the toilet. </li><li><strong>Clean and store the plunger. </strong>Once the toilet is clear and running smoothly, you can clean the plunger in the fresh toilet water. Add a <keyword id="12237951" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="bathroom" source="Orion">bathroom</keyword> cleanser or bleach to the water, swish it around, then flush again to clean and sanitize the plunger. Let it air dry in the tub or shower, then place the plunger in a plastic bag or other container before storing it in a closet or cabinet. </li></ol></ol><p><strong>Important: </strong>Do not mix bleach with any vinegar-based household cleanser, as the combination will produce toxic chlorine gas fumes.</p><h2>Best toilet plungers</h2><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/home/best-toilet-plunger" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></p><div type="image" title="best toilet plunger" height="4657" width="6210" msid="88902997" hostid="261"></div><p>We test and recommend the <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/home/best-toilet-plunger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best toilet plungers</a>. Check out our picks:<br /><br /></p><ul><li><strong>Best overall: </strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/reviews/out?asin=B009M820K4&amp;originalTag=biipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers-20&amp;platform=browser&amp;postSource=in%7C61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f41d28&amp;postTag=biipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers-20&amp;sc=false&amp;type=AMAZON-AFFILIATE-LINK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB009M820K4%3Ftag%3Dbiipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers-20&amp;sessionid=1642170362288lw8nbvp9&amp;tag=insider-safetynet-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noindex noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Simplehuman Toilet Plunger and Caddy, $35 at Amazon</a></li><li><strong>Best on a budget: </strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/reviews/out?asin=B000MAXASM&amp;originalTag=biipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers-20&amp;platform=browser&amp;postSource=in%7C61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f41d28&amp;postTag=biipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers-20&amp;sc=false&amp;type=AMAZON-AFFILIATE-LINK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000MAXASM%3Ftag%3Dbiipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers-20&amp;sessionid=1642170362288e6op10l3&amp;tag=insider-safetynet-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noindex noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Neiko Toilet Plunger, $14.71 at Amazon</a></li><li><strong>Best ergonomic: </strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/reviews/out?platform=browser&amp;postSource=in%7C61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f41d28&amp;sc=false&amp;sessionid=16421703615633ou5092v&amp;type=ALREADY-AFFILIATE-LINK-NOT-AMAZON&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fgoto.target.com%2Fc%2F196318%2F81938%2F2092%3FsubId1%3Dbiipgf_080318_best-toilet-plungers%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.target.com%252Fp%252Fkorky-beehive-max-hideaway-toilet-plunger%252F-%252FA-53429704%26subId3%3Dxid%3Afr1642170365652gbe&amp;xid=fr1642170365652gbe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">Korky Beehive Max Universal Toilet Plunger, $26.49 at Target</a></li></ul><h2>How to plunge a sink, tub, or shower drain</h2><h2><div type="image" title="Plunger going into a clogged sink." height="1389" width="1852" msid="88886298" hostid="261"></div></h2><ol><ol><li><strong>Cover the overflow opening. </strong>This is the small opening found at the top of a sink or tub that helps prevent flooding. By blocking air from escaping this vent, you can create more pressure with the plunger. You can insert a wet rag in the opening or cover it with duct tape. </li><li><strong>Remove or add water as needed. </strong>You've likely already got some standing water, but if not, fill the bottom of the sink or tub with enough water to cover the plunger cup. For shallow shower stalls, make sure water covers the bottom of the plunger cup.</li><li><strong>Insert a standard plunger into the water. </strong>Medina says you can use the same angle technique as you would for the toilet. Come into the water at a 45-degree angle, then turn the plunger so it's straight up at a 90-degree angle.</li><li><strong>Thrust and repeat. </strong>Thrust downward a few times to create enough pressure to loosen up the clog. Repeat as necessary until the water drains.</li><li><strong>Clean and store the plunger. </strong>Rinse the plunger off in the shower or under the faucet and let dry before storing in a closet or cabinet. </li></ol></ol><p><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> To plunge a double sink, create a seal over both drains. A second plunger works well here, but you can try stuffing a rag in the drain or insert an inverted drinking glass in a pinch. Hold down the plunger on one side as you plunge the other—a second set of hands would also be helpful here to maintain the proper seal. </p><h2>The plunger didn't work: What's next?</h2><p>If the plunger isn't fixing the clog, Medina does not advise using chemical drain openers as they can be harsh on <keyword id="11984857" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="plumbing" source="Orion">plumbing</keyword>. Instead, he recommends using a plastic drain snake to reach the blockage. Once you've reached the blockage, turn the handle or crank and pull it out. If that doesn't work, he says to try an auger, which has a steel cable and a crank that can reach even further to grab the object that's causing the blockage. </p><p>"Most big box stores will rent appropriate equipment depending on what diameter pipe you are attempting to clean," Medina says. If the issue persists, Medina says you should call your local plumber.  </p><h2>Insider's takeaway</h2><p>A plunger is an essential household tool for unclogging toilets, sinks, and drains. A standard plunger is best for sinks and drains while a flange plunger is ideal for toilets. A few quick thrusts should do the trick to remove the blockage, but if it's a tougher clog, you might need a drain snake or auger. Avoid chemical drain openers as they can do more harm than good to your plumbing. Call a plumber if the situation doesn't improve.</p>

How to use a plunger to unclog a toilet, sink, or shower drain

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2TuucEW" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Amazon</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li>There are wedding registry gifts, and then there are useful wedding registry gifts - the ones that do more than take up space in your home. </li><li>Eight couples told us about the home and kitchen products actually worth adding to your own wedding registry.</li><li>These practical gifts come from high-quality brands like <a href="https://www.pjatr.com/t/S0BMQ0dMQERGRklFS0BLSkRJSA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lecreuset.com%2Fround-dutch-oven" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Le Creuset</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2YK1JAU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simplehuman</a> and are designed for a lifetime of day-to-day use.  </li></ul><p>On your long list of things to do before your wedding, starting a registry is probably somewhere near the top. After you and your partner have decided <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-wedding-registry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">which registry is bes</a>t for your needs comes the fun (or more accurately, the stressful) part: deciding what products to add to it. </p><p>With an entire world of options at arm's reach, it's tempting to add anything that even vaguely strikes your interest. After all, you're not the one who has to buy it.</p><p>According to a <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/how-many-gifts-to-register-for" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2017 study conducted by The Knot</a>, the average wedding registry contained 125 items. But before you get overeager and add every <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-wedding-registry-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon gift idea</a> you can, consider which products you'll actually use in your day-to-day life and which ones will just clutter your home and cause you more stress. </p><p><strong>We asked married couples to tell us what products on their wedding registry proved to be the most useful. </strong><strong>Below, you'll find the eight home and kitchen standouts you should add to your own registry.</strong></p><p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We operate independently from our advertising sales team. We welcome your feedback. Email us at insiderpicks@businessinsider.com.</br></br></br></br></p></p>

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<p class="source"><span>CES/Alyssa Powell/Business Insider</span></p><ul class="summary-list"><li>At the 2020 <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ces-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Consumer Electronics Show (CES)</a>, tech and its abilities to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and enjoyable were placed in the spotlight. </li><li>Insider Picks saw a ton of innovative tech products in the home and kitchen space, including an AI-powered washing machine from LG, beautiful smart photo frames <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nixplay-Smart-Digital-Photo-Wood-Effect/dp/B07VGF8S2D/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=ast_sto_dp&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_010620_ces-2020-home-kitchen-20&amp;linkId=362e8e119060494ec26c36a05fd6ec5a&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">from Nixplay</a>, and an efficient beverage chilling device <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/juno-like-a-microwave-for-cooling#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">from Juno</a>. </li><li>Learn more about all the coolest products we saw at <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/ip-ces-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CES 2020 here</a>, from the best smart home tech to the best small accessories. </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ces-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CES 2020</a> took place this week in Las Vegas, and once again, the biggest consumer tech show in the country had much to show for innovation in <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sengled-smart-bulbs-price" target="_blank" rel="noopener">smart home devices</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-fold-price" target="_blank" rel="noopener">laptops</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/samsung-galaxy-note-10-lite-price" target="_blank" rel="noopener">phones</a>, TVs, and more. </p><p>Several senior reporters and editors at Insider Picks attended the conference and were especially excited to see how tech would collide with home and kitchen to simplify and optimize everyday tasks, from vacuuming to cooking dinner to brushing teeth. </p><p>The home and kitchen gadgets we saw at CES this year did not disappoint.</p><p>Thanks to these 12 useful, practical, and creative products, you can do things like speed up the amount of time it takes to chill a bottle of wine or listen to music from the same faucet that delivers your nightly shower. </p><p>Learn more about the 12 best home and kitchen tech at CES 2020 below. We've included pricing and where to buy or pre-order the product if that information is currently available, and we'll continue to update when additional details become available.</p><h2>The best home and kitchen tech at CES 2020: </h2><ul class="summary-list"><li>Best small home appliance: <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/refrigerators/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Samsung Cube Refrigerator</a></li><li>Best large home appliance: <a href="https://www.lg.com/us/laundry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LG ThinQ Front Load AI Washing Machine</a></li><li>Best kitchen appliance: <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/juno-like-a-microwave-for-cooling#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Juno Chiller</a></li><li>Best smart kitchen accessory: <a href="https://www.yummly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yummly Smart Thermometer</a></li><li>Best trash appliance: <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/https://www.simplehuman.com/sensor-can-with-voice-control#finish/brushed/size/58L" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Simplehuman 58L Sensor Can with Voice and Motion Control</a></li><li>Best smart photo frame: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nixplay-Smart-Digital-Photo-Wood-Effect/dp/B07VGF8S2D/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=ast_sto_dp&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_010620_ces-2020-home-kitchen-20&amp;linkId=362e8e119060494ec26c36a05fd6ec5a&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nixplay Smart Digital Photo Frame</a></li><li>Best sleep tech: <a href="https://www.hatch.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hatch Restore</a></li><li>Best bathroom appliance: <a href="https://www.us.kohler.com/us/browse/bathroom-showering-showerheads/_/N-2dbp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kohler Moxie Showerhead + Smart Speaker</a></li><li>Best water monitor: <a href="http://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/196318/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphyn-smart-water-assistant-matte-black%2F6364064.p%3FskuId%3D6364064%23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Phyn Smart Water Assistant</a></li><li>Best personal care tool: <a href="https://shop.colgate.com/products/c-page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Colgate Plaqless Pro Toothbrush</a></li><li>Best sanitation device: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/HomeSoap-Sanitizer-Patented-Clinically-Disinfector/dp/B07Z9NZHBR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_010620_ces-2020-home-kitchen-20&amp;linkId=97521fbe33841cf66a2fb639cdb67807&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PhoneSoap HomeSoap UV Sanitizer</a></li><li>Best family communication device: <a href="https://www.lyfboard.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lyfboard</a></li></ul><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br /><br />Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br /><br />Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table lead-image-small"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2IuwTiO" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Amazon/Business Insider</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li>A top-quality dish drying rack has a large capacity without taking up too much space, is designed for easy water run-off and efficient drying, and is easy to clean.</li><li>The <a href="https://amzn.to/2IuwTiO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premium Racks Professional Dish Rack</a> is our top pick because it is customizable and can hold all of your odds and ends.</li><li>See more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-kitchen-towels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The best kitchen towels</a></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Even if you have a dishwasher, there are some kitchen items you just don't want to trust in it. For instance, you should always wash your best knives by hand. And, you will extend the life of your cookware by cleaning it with old-fashioned elbow grease. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dish drying racks are an indispensable tool when doing dishes by hand. They keep your dishes in a holding pattern until you are ready to dry them. Or, you can just leave them to air dry.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Aside from bamboo knife blocks and silicone mats, the most popular materials used to make dish racks are stainless steel and hard plastic. Both materials have their pluses and minuses. Though it generally isn't an issue, some cheaper brands use stainless steel that is sometimes susceptible to rusting. Plastic dish racks are more likely to break. For the most part, though, you are unlikely to experience these problems when you choose one of the top-rated racks.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When shopping for a dish drainer, pay special attention to its dimensions if you have a small kitchen. You don't want to end up with a behemoth that dominates your counter space. Yet, if you have the extra room and a large family, one of the bigger models might be preferable.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drying racks can be used for much more than just drying dishes. Some people like to use them as cooling racks for cookies, cake, bread, and other baked goods. If you decide to buy one of the dish racks we recommend, don't throw out your old one. </span><a href="https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-ways-to-use-kitchen-storage-in-other-parts-of-the-house-220199" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Apartment Therapy</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> offers a number of useful ways to repurpose dish drainers. You might use your old dish rack to organization mail or files, as a planter, or as a book caddy.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While researching the best dish drying racks, we looked at hundreds of rating and reviews of countless racks from both experts and buyers. The ones included in our guide are durable, well-designed, and they allow water to run off easily to ward off mold.</span></p><h2><strong>Here are the best dish racks to buy in 2019:</strong></h2><ul class="summary-list"><li>The best dish rack overall: <a href="https://amzn.to/2IuwTiO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premium Racks Professional Dish Rack</a></li><li>The best roll-up dish drying rack: <a href="https://amzn.to/2GBaQ9E" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Surpahs Over the Sink Roll-Up Dish Rack</a></li><li>The best foldable dish drying rack: <a href="https://amzn.to/2IvuVit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OXO Good Grips Convertible Foldaway Dish Rack</a></li><li>The best dish drying rack for small households: <a href="https://amzn.to/2H8ZpY1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chef'n CleanGenuity Garden Dish Rack</a></li><li>The best dish rack for large households: <a href="https://amzn.to/2GyLDRw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simplehuman Kitchen Steel Frame Dish Rack</a></li><li>See more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-kitchen-towels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The best kitchen towels</a></li></ul> <p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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