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Jon Chan

Jon Chan is a writer with over a decade of experience reviewing products

February 2026

  • colorful bath towels folded and stacked on a sofa

    The Filter US
    The best bath towels of 2026 in the US, from fluffy to quick drying – tested

  • Family warming hands at home over a domestic portable radiator/heater in cold winterEnergy crisis concept

    The Filter US
    The five best space heaters in the US for a quick fix in a freezing home

January 2026

  • Two different types of dryer balls in front of folded towels

    The Filter US
    Do dryer balls actually work? Yes, if you treat them like reusable dryer sheets

    We tested side-by-side loads of laundry with and without dryer balls, and while not every claim panned out, they’re still worth buying for softer, nicer-smelling clothes
  • A close up of two Lola Blankets

    The Filter US
    Are Lola Blankets worth it? We found a dupe for a third of the price

    The faux fur Lola Blanket has a heart-touching story – and a $275 price tag. We tested a cheaper and just-as-soft dupe
  • A photo of Into the AM graphic t-shirts

    The Filter US
    My favorite T-shirt from this bulletproof brand still looks good after 300-plus washes

    After years of wearing and washing one brand, I can confidently say there is a company making T-shirts for the long haul: Into the AM

December 2025

  • composite illustration of tools and appliances

    The Filter US
    The 34+ best US Cyber Monday home deals on bath towels, vacuum cleaners, toolsets and more

    From toilet paper to toolsets, we’ve reviewed thousands of sales on home products to find the ones worth checking out

October 2025

  • a person wearing leather gloves holds the handle of umbrella outside in rain

    The Filter US
    Embrace the rain with a go-anywhere umbrella built to last

    Lightweight and compact, the Davek Solo is sturdy enough for a nor’easter – here why it’s worth the price
  • Hey Sunday Laundry Detergent Sheets

    The Filter US
    Break up with your liquid detergent. Try these plastic-free laundry sheets instead

    Quit lugging liquid – detergent sheets have all the cleaning power with a fraction of the weight and zero of the sticky spillage
  • blue and tan bath towels neatly stacked

    The Filter US
    Experts’ tips for cleaning and caring for your bath towels to keep them softer, longer

    It’s easy to buy a nice set of bath towels, but keeping them that way is another matter – here’s how to maintain your towels

August 2025

  • It’s the type of product that you buy once, quite literally with a lifetime guarantee.

    The Filter US
    Will these $23 socks last my entire life? I took 150,000 steps to find out

    Darn Tough Socks promises they’ll ship you another pair for free if they wear out – and after putting their socks to the test, I can guarantee they’re durable
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