Cleaning Advice
Take a look at these clever cleaning guides for every room in your home. Keep your home and furniture in pristine condition with our hacks and how to guides. Having a clean and tidy home is one of the easiest ways to immediately improve your day-to-day quality of life
Cleaning
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We put the Dupray Neat steam cleaner through its paces in a busy family household with a lot of mucky paws around
We put the Dupray Neat steam cleaner through its paces and assess its cleaning capabilities in a busy family household with a lot of mucky paws around
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to clean an Ooni pizza stone - why you must never use water and what to do instead
No, there’s no water or soap involved
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to clean an iron – and you already have everything you'll need
Salt, toothpaste, paracetamol and other cleaning hacks that will get your iron gliding
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Meet the best cordless vacuum cleaners of 2024 in the UK from Shark, Henry, VAX and more
Make cleaning convenient with the 6 best cordless vacuum cleaners that the Ideal Home team can't live without
By Molly Cleary
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How to clean a washing machine – your step-by-step guide
Clean clothes start with a clean washing machine, so let's make sure yours is at its best
By Jennifer Ebert
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How to get rid of hard water stains in a shower with baking paper – it really works!
This viral cleaning hack will get rid of your shower’s water stains in no time
By Sara Hesikova
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How to clean your home fast – an 8-step hit-list to get your home sparkling in record time
Forget scrubbing for days, get your speed freak on and get on with your life
By Linda Clayton
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How to declutter a garage - a clear expert-approved action plan to tackle an overwhelming mess
Professional organisers explain how to take on a cluttered garage
By Amy Hodge
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Level up your cleaning with one of these steam cleaners, all of which have been tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Need a tool for deeper cleaning? You need one of the best steam cleaners for your home
By Molly Cleary
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Cleaning expert warns people to avoid this popular skirting board cleaning hack – it could be posing a fire risk
Viral doesn't always mean effective
By Jullia Joson
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Dyson's new AR tool could revolutionise the future of cleaning – and make vacuuming fun
It's the ultimate IRL cleaning mini-game
By Jullia Joson
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Why a cleaning card system could save your home from mess and clutter for good
Struggling to stay on top of household chores? Structured cleaning cards could be the answer
By Amy Cutmore
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Our review of the Dyson V15 Detect Asbolute - the vacuum that many consider to be the best on the market
Designed for whole-home cleaning, the Dyson V15 Detect is the best cordless vacuum cleaner I've tried for large homes with multiple floor types
By Millie Fender
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Restore calm and order with our decluttering tips for collectors and hoarders
If your love of stuff has tipped over into extreme clutter, our guide can help
By Amy Cutmore
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How cleaning professionals remove cutlery scratches from plates – and the star product is less than £3
Can you get cutlery scratches from plates? Cleaning pros share their top 3 products to make your dishes look like new
By Sara Hesikova
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How to use essential oils to clean your home naturally - everything you need to know
8 essential oils to choose for a naturally clean home
By Andrea Childs
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10 tips for decluttering a bedroom – clear out the chaos and enjoy peaceful sleep every night
Your eye-bags (and boss) will thank you…
By Linda Clayton
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The spots people most often miss when spring cleaning - and why it's vital not to neglect them
It’s time for the annual spring clean, so make sure to add these areas to your schedule
By Amy Hunt
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9 bathroom cleaning mistakes making your life harder, according to experts
Simplify your cleaning routine and make your bathroom shine by avoiding these all too common mistakes
By Jennifer Morgan
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We tested the best steam irons so you can power through that laundry pile
The best steam irons reviewed by our experts so that you can power through that laundry pile, fast
By Molly Cleary
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8 expert-approved bathroom cleaning hacks that will change how you clean
Keep your bathroom sparkling clean and fresh with these popular hacks
By Imani Cottrell
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Can you use one cleaning product to clean the whole house? Experts reveal their go-to solutions
The pros and cons of using a single cleaning product around the house
By Sara Hesikova
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Spring cleaning mistakes - 6 common pitfalls to avoid during your spring clean
If you want your house to sparkle and shine, here are six things you definitely shouldn't do when spring cleaning
By Katie Sims
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Why is spring cleaning a thing? Here's how this staple ritual came about and why it's important
Curious about how spring cleaning started? We've spoke to the experts to understand why this season is all about cleaning
By Katie Sims
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7 bad cleaning habits to ditch now – according to the professionals
The experts share their verdict on the less-than-ideal cleaning habits they see often
By Amy Hunt
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How to clean a driveway with a pressure washer in 6 easy steps
It’s time to boost your curb appeal
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to declutter your kitchen - 10 tricks for clearing up your cooking domain
Experience the satisfaction of chaos-free cupboards, organised drawers and orderly larders with the experts’ top tips
By Linda Clayton