Presidents’ Day sales are cropping up everywhere, making it stressful to parse through the noise to find the best deals. You might want to take a look at our Southern Living-tested and approved products. We’ve done rigorous testing on everything from bedding to cleaning tools, and some of our top picks from Shark, Lodge, and more are on sale before the Presidents’ Day weekend.
Shop down comforters, steam mops, curling irons, outdoor furniture, and more for up to 66 percent off. And since they’re all tested by us, we know that these items are worth the money. Find early Presidents’ Day deals on our favorite products below.
Alwyn Home All-Season Goose Down Comforter/Duvet Insert, $102.99 (orig. $299.99); wayfair.com
Brooklinen Washed Linen Core Sheet Set, from $207.20 (orig. $259); brooklinen.com
Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop, $63.99 (orig. $89.99); amazon.com
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, $24.90 (orig. $40.75); amazon.com
Aucma 6.5-Quart Stand Mixer, $129.99 with coupon (orig. $169.99); amazon.com
iDoo Hydroponics Growing System, $49.99 with coupon (orig. $89.99); amazon.com
Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold Curling Iron, $42.49 (orig. $84.99); amazon.com
Christopher Knight Home Carolina Outdoor Acacia Sofa Set, $389.99 (orig. $514.70); amazon.com
Buy on Wayfair We named this comforter our “Best Overall Down Comforter,” and we gave it top ratings in almost all of our testing categories: quality, texture, breathability, and value. The cover has a box-stitched design that helped the fill stay in place even as we tossed and turned. With a mix of goose feathers and goose down filling, the comforter has a medium weight, and the outside is made of breathable cotton. Thanks to the corner ties, you can also use it as an insert for a duvet cover.
Buy on Brooklinen Upgrade your bedding with our pick for the best all-season linen sheets from Brooklinen. We appreciated that while the sheets are made of lightweight linen, they’re still warm enough to use in colder weather. During testing, the 100 percent European flax sheets didn’t slide off the bed, and they didn’t wrinkle easily. The set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases, and the sheets come in a variety of neutral colors: white, cream, navy, olive, and more.
Buy on Amazon Our top tested steam mop is popular with Amazon reviewers, too; it’s earned nearly 38,900 five-star ratings. The mop can be used on all sealed hard floors, including wood, marble, tile, and more, and it comes with two washable microfiber pads. We were impressed by how quickly it heated up (in just 10 seconds) to cut down on cleaning time. We also loved how the swivel head made it super easy to maneuver, and it even has an 18-foot-long cord to allow you to move freely while mopping.
Buy on Amazon This cast iron skillet may be heavy (around 5 pounds), but we found that it was easy to use with the large handle and helper handle. There’s no need to worry about chemicals, since the pan comes pre-seasoned with 100 percent vegetable oil for a nonstick finish. When we baked cornbread in the skillet, we found that it easily released and didn’t leave behind residue. You can sear, sauté, fry, and more with the pan, making it a great all-purpose kitchen tool.
Buy on Amazon Snag our “Best Budget Stand Mixer” at an even more affordable price while it’s on sale. The 6.5-quart mixer has six speeds and a pulse function, and it comes with three attachments: a whisk, a dough hook, and a beater. There’s even a splash guard to prevent messes. During our testing, we found that it was useful for making whipped cream and cookie dough, but it had some difficulty kneading bread dough. We had no trouble moving the stand mixer around the kitchen because it’s so light compared to other models, and we also loved the fun color options available.
Buy on Amazon Grow up to eight plants in our pick for the best small indoor garden. It’s great for shoppers who want to add some greenery to their house or produce their own herbs and vegetables. Plus, it’s a virtually no-mess process thanks to the water-based growing system in place of soil. The planter comes with an LED light that’s adjustable, so you can make it taller as your plants grow, and it has two growing modes, vegetable and flower/fruit. We thought that the small size (12.5 inches by 7.6 inches) made it ideal for people with limited counter space.
Buy on Amazon You’ll have a professional-looking hairstyle with our favorite tested curling iron. Our curls lasted all day when we tried out this iron, even on different hair types and textures. We found that the rotating temperature dial and digital display made the tool super easy to use.
Buy on Amazon We named this set our “Best Overall Outdoor Furniture Set” because of the durable acacia wood that stood up to rain, high temperatures, and wind. The set comes with a sofa, two chairs, and a coffee table. The cushions have velcro straps to hold them in place, even in high winds, and you can just toss the covers in the washing machine whenever they need a refresh.
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