BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – April may bring showers, but Consumer Reports says it also brings some worthwhile savings—especially on big-ticket items for your home, inside and out. As spring gets underway, retailers often start discounting products tied to outdoor living, yard work, and seasonal cleaning, making this a smart time to shop if you know what to look for.
Consumer Reports shopping expert Samantha Gordon says the beginning of spring is when shoppers can start finding deals on outdoor equipment and products meant to get patios and outdoor spaces ready for warmer weather. It’s also spring-cleaning season, which means vacuums and other cleaning tools are often marked down.
One category to watch is carpet cleaners. If you’re planning a deep clean, Consumer Reports says it helps to think about how you’ll actually use one before buying. If you only need to tackle occasional spills, you may not need a large, heavy-duty machine. For bigger jobs, features like separate tanks for clean and dirty water, spinning brushes, a long cord, and a lighter overall weight can make the work much easier…