March is the time to buy for spring cleaning

Gradually warming weather and the arrival of spring brings an onslaught of seasonal allergies and may prompt a bout of spring cleaning. Consumer Reports suggests that March is the "Best Time to Buy" certain home appliances to help.

Consumer Reports research has shown that vacuums and air purifiers, which may help remove some of the irritants that set off allergies, tend to be especially affordable in the month of March.

The Samsung Jet Bot AI+ is on sale for as low as $679.95 at Samsung. Consumer Reports says the robotic vacuum is an all-around champ in its tests for cleaning carpeting, bare floors, pet hair and the edges of walls and corners.

Air purifiers can help nip spring allergies in the bud by keeping pollen at bay. The Blueair Protect Air Purifier is as low as $380.99 at Best Buy. In Consumer Reports’ tests it received excellent marks for removing dust, smoke and pollen.

If spring cleaning means tending to your lawn, be the first in the neighborhood to start the season with a new string trimmer. The DeWalt String Trimmer is now as low as $195.16 at Amazon. The battery-powered trimmer aced Consumer Reports tests and is a great overall value.

Don’t forget about items you can save on now that you can use for those cooler March days and then stash away for next year. For example, a Vornado space heater is as low as $159.99 at Amazon. Consumer Reports says it’s the best overall performer of all the space heaters in its tests.

Consumer Reports also says March is a good time to invest in replacement windows. They’ll help insulate your home, making it easier to keep things cool indoors during the summer months and warm in the winter.