Consumer Reports says you’ll find a lot of great deals this month on tools and gadgets that can help you get ready for Spring -- inside the house and out.
“Retailers are shifting their focus to spring cleaning and outdoor activities as March rolls in. Shoppers can expect to see discounts on cleaning products, outdoor tools, and all the things they might need to do any home renovation,” said Consumer Reports Shopping Editor Samantha Gordon.
If you’re in the market for seasonal items like air purifiers, string trimmers, and vacuums, you’re in luck.
Vacuum
You can save nearly $90 on the Shark Cordless Stick Vac, which is priced as low as $412 at Amazon. (Orig. Price $499.99)
The vacuum cleaner aced Consumer Reports’ tests for cleaning bare floors and the edges of rooms.
Air purifier
If you’re looking for an air purifier to keep those pesky seasonal allergies at bay, the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max is $349 at Amazon.
Consumer Reports says it did very well in its tests for removing dust, pollen, and smoke.
String trimmer
You can tidy up the outside of your home with a new string trimmer. The Milwaukee String Trimmer is as low as $222.97 at Amazon. (Orig. Price $259)
Consumer Reports found that it cuts down tall grass and weeds aggressively.
Replacement windows
Consumer Reports says you can expect replacement windows to be on sale starting in March, and a number of them – wood and vinyl -- have been tested by Consumer Reports for both performance and value.
If you need to replace windows, and you’re not sure where to start, here are helpful links from Consumer Reports:
Sleep products
Sleep Awareness Week is March 10-March 16, and that’s good news for you.
“What that means for you as a shopper is you’ll see lots of deals on things like mattresses, bedding, pillows, and sleep accessories like alarm clocks and sleep masks,” said Gordon.
Consumer Reports some deals have already started. The Original Casper Pillow (standard) is as low as $58.50 at Casper. (Orig. Price $65)
The pillow aced Consumer Reports’ tests for breathability.
If you’re looking for a new mattress, the Denver Mattress Doctor’s Choice Plush (queen-size) is as low as $699.99 at Denver Mattress. (Orig. Price $799)
This mattress was rated “excellent” in Consumer Reports’ durability tests.