Today’s best sales: Gordon Ramsay’s go-to knives, $220 off a Dyson vac and more

Using a sharp knife is more important than you may think. A sharp knife will slice through food with ease, while a dull knife may slip (and cause you to cut yourself — ouch). You don’t have to worry about sharpness with this set, from Gordon Ramsay’s favorite cookware brand, Hexclad. It includes five knives, a wooden magnetic block and a honing steel for $400. This is a great deal considering that some of the knives cost up to $100 on their own!

“These knives slice so smoothly, it’s unbelievable,” Ramsay, a Hexclad partner, said in a press release. “Whether prepping vegetables, slicing bread or deveining shrimp, it’s a perfect cut every time. From the professional industry to at home, I’ve always said good cooking starts with knives. And these are the best in the business.”

Hexclad shoppers confirm their quality in the reviews. One said: “Best knives I’ve ever owned. Not only are they incredibly sharp, but weight balanced for ease of cutting. Worth every penny!”

Hate lugging a heavy vacuum up and down your stairs? You won’t have to with this cordless vac — the sleek design is a major upgrade from bulky dirt-busters of yore. It transforms into a handheld for cleaning furniture and higher surfaces, and a filtration system traps allergens such as pet dander. Score this household helper for just $300 — a cool $220 off. 

“Been using this vac for about a month now and love it!” said one Walmart shopper. “Can’t believe we waited so long, especially having a golden retriever in the house. Worth every penny! The roller bar doesn’t collect the dog hair, which is amazing. It all goes in the canister. Makes for easy clean-up of this machine especially with the ‘pull and dump’ canister release button. It also maneuvers well under furniture.”

Air purifiers can do a lot — suck allergens and other gunk out of your air, get rid of gross smells and just generally freshen up your space. The H13 features a HEPA filter, which is considered the gold standard of air purifiers, to tackle up to 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. That means dust, pollen, bacteria, mold and more are all targeted. An infrared sensor monitors your air in real time and adjusts the fan speed to clean it faster if needed. If the air around your machine isn’t up to par, the display screen will turn yellow or red until it’s better.

Amazon shoppers give it a thumbs-up. “We’ve run it every day since we received it, and already we can tell a huge difference in the air quality,” said a five-star fan. “It’s helped filter out any dust from the cat litter, and has helped with any smells. The night mode is a must, as it still purifies air, but it’s almost inaudible.”

A few perks of these affordable Soundcores: They’re wireless and noise-cancelling, have a mic for making phone calls and have actual button controls on the cans for skipping songs, adjusting the volume and more (no testy touch sensor buttons here!). They also offer up to 60 hours of battery life, perfect for a long day of traveling (or if you’re just someone who never remembers to charge your stuff).

More than 57,000 Amazon shoppers give them a five-star rating. One wrote: “I’ve had the Soundcore Q20 headphones for almost a month now, and I thought I’d start off my review with one simple statement: I’ve only charged these things once since I’ve taken them out of the box. These headphones have absolutely phenomenal battery life.”

If you struggle with dark spots, hyperpigmentation or the remnants of scars, stretch marks and acne, it can feel impossible to fade these obvious signs of aging. But what if simply lathering up could make a difference? Valitic’s soap can help you visibly reduce the appearance of age spots, fine lines and discoloration within just 30 days, the brand says. Score a four-pack while it’s on sale for $13 (that’s $3.25 a pop!). 

“My face is bright and dark spots from sun damage are almost gone!” said one reviewer. “I no longer wear foundation or even a powder! My skin has never looked better, and I am 59! My chest had some sun damage and it is disappearing before my eyes. I have been using it for months and every time I shower/wash my face, it seems even better than before.”

When your device is dead, having a power bank on hand can truly save the day. This one supports fast charging and is able to boost an iPhone to 78% in just one hour. It has three separate ports (two USB-A, one USB-C) so that you can charge up to three devices at once. That cute paw print? It’s also a charge indicator. You can see how much power is left on the battery with just a glance.

“I bought this for Disney and I would say it is absolutely the most valuable thing I bought for the trip,” raved a grateful shopper. “I’ve since used this on long days at the zoo and on a long hiking trip where my phone would have died and my map would have disappeared.”

Is it a cardigan or is it a coat? It’s both! Score this versatile piece for chilly end-of-summer mornings and early fall days while it’s just over half off in a range of colors. This khaki goes great with jeans and leggings, but it can make any outfit look a bit more elevated.  

“Very nice fabric — nice feel and weight to fabric,” said one shopper. “Very soft, steps up the look of any outfit. I’m 5’3″ and it hits right at knee. Looks so professional for work or completes a look with jeans. I will be buying more colors.”

This cream is packed with micro-encapsulated retinol, which penetrates deep into your skin to help boost elasticity and firmness, as well as improve skin texture and tone. Plus, this made-in-the-USA cream is cruelty-, paraben-, dye- and gluten-free and contains no artificial colors. It comes in a huge 16-ounce container and can be used all over your body (including your face). 

“I love how this cream feels,” shared one reviewer. “When you pump some into your hand it feels thick, like it’s gonna end up being greasy, but it’s not! The backs of my hands were getting crepey. … After just a few applications, that is gone!”

Prep ingredients and store leftovers with this set of durable glass food containers. Each one comes with a leak-proof snap-lock lid, so they keep food fresh and they’re less messy. They’re also dishwasher-, freezer-, microwave- and oven-safe.

“After using these containers, I threw all my other ones in the garbage!” said one shopper. “I love the covers. They fit very well and I don’t have to worry about them leaking. I love these! I love the fact that you can put these in the freezer. They can go from freezer to oven (without lids), microwavable and dishwasher-safe. Easy to stack.”

No one likes a stinky fridge! Keep odors at bay with this de-funk-ifier that can last for up to a decade (yes, 10 whole years). Simply place it on a shelf and let it do its job. 

More than 3,600 Amazon customers have given it five stars. “Having boiled eggs and onions in the refrigerator at the same time can be horrific,” said one. “Baking soda cannot mask the smells, so I bought this to try and, to my surprise, it actually does make the refrigerator smell fresh. … I would give it 10 stars if I could.”