The Best Laundry Detergent, Sunscreen, and More

The Best Toiletry Bags, The Best Smart Pill Dispenser (So Far), and more, in this week’s Sweethome newsletter. [View this email in your browser]( We put soiled fabric swatches under a UV/Vis spectrometer to analyze [laundry detergents’]( ability to remove stains. This isn’t so unique—lots of publications have tested for stain-fighting power. For this latest update, though, we added a test for odor removal using the best analog for body scents we could find: melted bacon fat. While a stained shirt may be embarrassing, it’s nothing compared with stinking of last week’s sweaty workout. —Ganda Suthivarakom [The Best Laundry Detergent]( We spent 85 hours doing research and ran 456 pounds of laundry to determine that the [best overall detergent]( is [Tide Ultra Stain Release Free](. It’s tops at removing odors and stains, plus it’s not too pricey. PSA: If you haven’t signed up for [a chance to win a VIP trip to Tokyo]( now is the time. We’re throwing in our top travel gear picks to make the trip even easier. [Amazon Prime Day 2017: What to Expect and How to Find the Best Deals]( [Amazon’s 2017 Prime Day sale]( is coming soon, and with it you’ll find thousands of deals. Here’s what to expect and how we can help you find the best ones. [The Best Toiletry Bags]( After [trying 20-plus toiletry bags]( we think the ultralight, packable, hangable [Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Wallaby Small]( is the best for most travelers. [The Best Flying Disc (Surprise! It Isn’t a Frisbee!)]( [We spent 30 hours testing flying discs]( and decided that the [Discraft UltraStar]( is the best recreational flying disc (generic for “Frisbee”) for most adult players. Next Week: The Best Sunscreen We’ve tried out 28 sunscreens with panels of testers, including at the beach. [Coppertone Ultraguard Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70]( is our favorite for its UVA/UVB protection and no fragrance. [The Best Smart Pill Dispenser (So Far)]( [We researched 22 pill dispensers and tested six](. Our pick, the [GMS Med-e-lert Automatic Pill Dispenser]( is the best for its price, simplicity, and ease of use. [The Best Deals We Can Find]( Because we think we can make a small difference by being picky, here are [some great deals]( on solid pieces of gear. One of our favorite deals from this week: the [Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven](. While we’ve seen a lower price on our top toaster oven in the past, this is one of the first worthwhile deals we’ve seen this year. Let's be friends... [Like us on Facebook ]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Pinterest]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Subscribe to our YouTube channel]( Getting this email for the first time? Subscribe to receive it weekly [here](. Copyright © 2017 The Sweethome (part of The New York Times Company), All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for Sweethome's weekly newsletter. Wait, you don't remember? Our mailing address is: The Sweethome (part of The New York Times Company) 142 Henry Street, 1WNew York, NY 10002 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( | [update subscription preferences](