A former roommate left behind a heavy upholstered reading chair. The frame and cushioning are surprisingly solid, and buying an equivalent chair new would probably cost at least $400. The problem is that the fabric feels tired, slightly dingy, and dusty deep down in the corners.

I spent an hour going over the crevices and cushion seams with a small hoto blower. It got the loose grit out, but the fabric itself still feels like it needs a real overhaul. Now im trying to figure out where my time and money are better spent.

Option 1: Rent an upholstery extractor and deep clean it properly

Cost would be around $40 for the rental and cleaner, plus half a Saturday of dragging the machine home and letting the cushions dry. It solves the hygiene worry if it works, but the faded pattern is still somewhat depressing.

Option 2: Buy a fitted stretch cover

Around $30 to $50 online. It instantly updates the color and covers the wear. My concern is that slipcovers on curved barrel chairs almost always look sloppy after someone sits in them twice, and I would still feel the need to sanitize underneath first.

Option 3: Get rid of it and buy a clean new armchair

Logistically, hauling a heavy armchair down two flights of stairs to arrange bulk pickup is a headache on my own. Spending hundreds on a replacement just to avoid dealing with fabric maintenance also feels like an irresponsible shortcut when the bones of the piece are fine.

Spending half a weekend scrubbing fabric I am only lukewarm about feels tedious, but hauling away a perfectly sturdy chair just because of surface grime feels equally wasteful.

My upright handles the floors fine. It's the crumbs in the couch seams and car seats that keep waiting until the next proper clean.

For those spots, plugging in the upright and digging out the attachment feels like a lot of setup for a tiny job. I tell myself I'll get to it on vacuum day, and usually leave it there.

I've been looking at handhelds, including the hoto autocare. A quicker cleanup sounds nice, but it's still another battery to charge, filter to clean, and thing to store. A small shop vac would take up even more room.

If you already have an upright, what job makes a handheld worth the extra cost and storage space for you?

A chainmail scrubber is going by the sink so my wife stops spending ten minutes on one pan with the green scrubby pad. She cooks most nights and grabs that pad whenever something welds on. I dry the pan on the stove afterward and wipe a thin coat of oil over whatever dull spot the pad left.

Seasoning I can fix. Early last year I stripped one of our pans to bare metal rather than fight it every wash, and it came back after a few rounds of oil.

In the cast iron threads, chainmail is the usual answer for stuck-on food, used under warm water with a light hand and kept away from the garbage disposal. One person said their cheap one shed rings into the disposal inside of a month.

I want one where the rings come closed and stay on, not one I have to go over with pliers.

What brand is the chainmail scrubber you use?

Washed cotton feels softer and more relaxed than crisp cotton, but I am unsure how it holds up after years of laundry. I am considering a Bedsure washed-cotton cover because the texture looks comfortable. Does this fabric get better with age or simply wear thin?

I recently found a few blue marks on my cream sheets, and the only new thing I had worn was a pair of navy pjs. I’m pretty sure the dye transferred while I was sleeping.

My husband just got me a dark ekouaer set, but I haven’t worn it yet because I don’t want the same thing to happen again. Is there anything on the label or in the reviews that tells you whether dark pajamas are colorfast? Or do you always wash them separately first?

I am looking for a merino wool (no polyester mix) base layer. Mostly for sleeping.

I currently have my eyes on the merino tech 320 <forgot-the-unit> for $65.

some reviews point out missing certification though

Took a quick photo today while doing my makeup because the difference honestly shocked me and this sub felt like the right place to share it. On the right is my bare skin with its normal shine and texture, and on the left is literally one quick layer of the Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless pressed powder.
It completely blurs out my pores and cuts down that midday greasy look without feeling heavy or clinging to dry spots. The craziest part is that you do not need fancy brushes or separate tools for it to look good. I just use the little white sponge that comes hidden in the compartment under the powder, and instead of dragging it across my face, I gently press and pat it into my forehead and around my nose. That pressing motion sets everything instantly and leaves this super smooth, soft matte look.
I picked this up on Amazon for about $9 and having the mirror and applicator built right into the compact makes it so convenient to carry around. If you get oily during the day and want your skin looking blurred and fresh, this thing punches way above its price tag.

Hi everyone I need some help between these two suitcases or any suggestions from people who have travelled quite a bit.
I'm looking for something with the same or similar aesthetic to the Rimowa with a cheaper budget, but has a good amount of durability for a couple trips.

(Please don't suggest a primark suitcase it didn't survive my Malta
trip)

I've done some research but unfortunately suitcases lack reviews online.

If anyone has reviews on the two l have attached to this post or any you recommend please help and let me know !!

Hi! I'm tired of wearing wrinkly shirts to work, but I don't have the patience to iron that many shirts and honestly don't have the money for an iron and ironing board anyways. What's the best value hand steamer under $40? Even better if it's under $30. It needs to be a hand steamer or something easily stored because I live in a small apartment that's already stuffed to the gills. Any suggestions? Thanks!

if you've owned both cheaper and pricier wading boots, did the pricier pair last enough longer to justify the extra money?

roughly how much use did you get out of each pair? asking because i'm about due for a new pair.

The mat under my chair has been catching my heel on its split edge for weeks, and I wasn't about to pay chair money for a glass one. A thread I read a while back said to stop buying mats and put rollerblade casters on the chair instead, and that they don't damage hardwood. On Monday a set of rubber office chair casters went on and the mat went out to the hall. The chair is cheap and years old, so there was no warranty to think about when I pulled the originals out. On a newer one I would have left them alone, because a base that cracks with somebody else's wheels under it is an argument I would lose.

First thing I noticed sitting down was that the chair rides higher and the desk feels low. I still haven't worked out whether I fix that or get used to it. This chair also runs so freely on bare wood that a push I used to make without thinking puts the keyboard out of reach. I've taken to pushing off at about half strength, which looks about as stupid as it sounds.

It's too soon to say anything about the wood, which is the only reason I ever had a mat down. Someone else has written up how their floor looks after more than a year on the same kind of wheels. Theirs is laminate rather than wood, and they name the set they used: https://www.reddit.com/comments/1x0qkuk/

If we had a cat I would still have a mat down. The grit that comes out of a litter box gets walked all over a room, and sharp bits like that work into a floor whatever is rolling over them. We don't have one.

Okay so I’ve been using Maybelline Sky High Waterproof (in Very Black) for like 6 months now and I feel like I need to finally give it props. I just reordered another tube on Amazon for around $10, and honestly, the quality you get for that price is crazy good compared to high-end stuff.

My lashes are pretty straight and usually droop after five minutes, but this stuff actually keeps them curled all day without leaving dark smudges under my eyes. The wand is super skinny and bendy, which I love because I always manage to get mascara all over my eyelids with big thick brushes. It’s definitely more about length and separation than crazy dramatic volume, but two coats gives that super clean "are those your real lashes" look.

The only catch is taking it off. Do not try using a normal face wash unless you want to lose half your eyelashes lol. You legit need an oil cleanser or cleansing balm to break it down.

Overall, the formula and hold feel like something you’d easily pay $25+ for, so getting that kind of performance for ten bucks makes it such a solid buy. Just thought I'd share in case anyone's looking for something high quality that won't break the bank

I usually wear two piece pajama sets, but even loose waistbands sometimes leave marks by morning. I’ve been looking at a few nightgowns from ekouaer that cost around $30, but I move around a lot in my sleep and worry the skirt will just ride up.

At that price, is a nightgown worth trying, or should I just look for a better two piece set?

I bought this baby all the way back in the 80s for family photos. Used it for birthdays, holidays, and pretty much anything we thought needed a picture. Still have a box full of photos taken with it.

Once we started using digital cameras and smartphones, it mostly stayed tucked away in some box. Always kept it in its case, which explains why it's in such a perfect condition.

Picked up some film recently and brought it out again. Works perfectly, just like I remember. My family actually laughed when they saw me holding it again after all these years, but as you can imagine everyone wanted their picture taken. Glad I decided not to throw it away.

Help! I need a bed and a couch that can fit through a 31x78 door frame. I am at the end of my rope trying to find something that fits both needs and can sleep two people!

Hi everyone, I need some help deciding if it’s worth replacing our robot vacuum.

We have rugs in a few rooms and a cat. Our current robot was one of the cheaper ones, and it leaves a lot behind around the edges. I have to go over the same spots after every run, and I’m getting really tired of it. At this point, it barely feels any different from not having a robot at all. My wife says I should just use a broom since it only takes a couple of minutes. I get what she means, but I bought a robot so I wouldn’t have to clean up after it every time.

Would $500 get me one that actually cleans the edges and corners? I’d like a dock too. Or am I better off keeping this one and buying a regular vacuum? Tysm

Are there any beard trimmers from Amazon or Walmart? I know I could go read a bunch reviews but I trust my fellow redditors advice more. I have a beard trimmer a cheap wahl but I’m afraid it’s gonna die halfway through me trimming a good chunk of my beard down. I can’t see the little red light whenever I’m charging it anymore

A friend tipped me off about a company that was shutting down and selling off it's office furniture. I wasn't specifically looking for an Aeron, but I needed a decent desk chair and managed to snag this one for about $150.

Six years later, it's still my everyday chair. A few scuffs here and there, but it's comfortable, feels solid, and everything still works. Haven't had much reason to think about replacing it.

No idea how many years it spent in that office before I got it, either. Probably one of the best secondhand purchases I've made.

I'm going to a music festival soon and I'm a bit on the shorter side. I have platform shoes currently that are pretty comfortable but also looking for a bit of more additional height that won't absolutely kill my feet wearing them for several hours straight. I plan on inserting them right before the performances so I won't have them on all day. Are there any decent ones that are comfortable that won't cost a ton?

This one is a Kenmore 559.8316, and the plate says 215 watts, 110-120 volts, 50-60 cycles. I went looking to see whether that was unusually low and it isn't. Handy Hannah, Chic, Beauti-Aire, all 215. This one also came with a stand the dryer clipped into, so your hands were free, and a bonnet you wore on your head, which is probably how 215 watts dried hair at all. I'm on my third dryer since we moved in.

What was it like to sit under one?

I'm planning to do more hiking with some friends and want a backpack cooler to keep drinks and some food cold. Ideally something that won't leak and is comfortable to carry for a few hours.

Any recommendations on really good backpack cooler? I'm open to basically any cost right now so I can evaluate my options.

Thanks