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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Hot countries swear by this clever fix to keep mosquitoes out of their homes – and now it’s finally becoming popular in the UKKeep biting pets out of your home for good
By Kezia Reynolds
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Stop leaving your food waste bin on the kitchen worktop – this is where waste experts say you should try storing it during the summerBad bin smells plaguing your kitchen? Give this easy, free hack a try
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 ways to get flies out of the house – expert-approved ways to banish these annoying visitorsHow to maintain a fly-free home
By Tamara Kelly
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5 things to clean before going on holiday for a guaranteed soft landing when you return homeThey're so quick and easy, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a cleaning editor, and these are the best cleaning products that *actually* workThis is exactly what you should have under your kitchen sink...
By Lauren Bradbury
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I bought Lakeland’s mini vacuum cleaner over a year ago – this is why it’s still the best £20 I’ve ever spentI test expensive vacuums for a living, but I use this £20 model religiously
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 80p heatwave hack I’m using to freshen up my smelly kitchen sinkJust drop it down the drain, and let it do the hard work for you
By Lauren Bradbury
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6 kitchen cleaning jobs to complete before the July heatwave – you’ll be thanking yourself for doing these easy tasks when the heat hitsWhile the temperature is a little cooler, it's time to get ahead on these easy tasks
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’m adding this clever Joseph Joseph food waste bin to my kitchen before the July heatwave – its smart design features banishes bad smells and deters fliesIf you're sick of stinky food waste bins, this is for you
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 home items accidentally attracting wasps to your home, according to experts – *spoiler* your Bag for Life is one of themYou've definitely got a few of these items at home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Shark quietly dropped their most powerful handheld vacuum ever last month – I tested whether the high price tag is worth itSpoiler alert: I loved it
By Rebecca Lawton
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This £10 Amazon buy is my secret weapon for reducing the risk of summer mouldDid someone say electricity-free dehumidifier?
By Maddie Balcombe
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My dog and I put Joseph Joseph’s new cleaning tools to the test in our homeThey picked up pet hair like a magnet
By Lauren Bradbury
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The flies buzzing around your fruit bowl are not fruit flies – pest experts reveal what they really are, and how to get rid of themThese flies can lay 500 to 2,000 eggs in their short lifespan
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to remove mould from kitchen and bathroom sealant without using any chemicalsAnd keep it away for good
By Lauren Bradbury
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Only laundry pros know how handy this clever clothes line from Argos is – it’s perfect for tiny gardensIt's the time of year when drying clothes outside is a must!
By Kezia Reynolds
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The cleaning tips every pet-lover should know to keep their home spotless and hair-free – they’re *so* quick and easyNever let your four-legged friend ruin your carpet or sofa again
By Lauren Bradbury
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‘In Essex, we don’t have bins,’ Lauren Goodger has divided the internet after refusing to have a kitchen bin in her home – I asked the experts if you *really* need oneDo you have a kitchen bin? We'd love to know
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tried 3 viral washing machine cleaning methods – only one actually banished bad smells and mouldI assumed that bicarb and vinegar would do the trick, but I was wrong
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things that people with a dust-free home always do – game-changing tools and techniquesSo you spend less time cleaning
By Lauren Bradbury
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This budget-friendly steam cleaner refreshed my sofa, wall tiles and windows – and I even used it to iron my son’s school uniform!I can't stop using it!
By Rebecca Lawton
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5 things you should never put in a kitchen bin, according to pros – you’d never guess how dangerous these common household items can bePutting these items in your bin are a big no-no
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean a Shark vacuum filter - the essential task to keep your vacuum cleaner in full working orderWhen was the last time you cleaned your Shark vacuum filter?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Smelly bins could land you a hefty bin, waste experts reveal – everything you need to knowAs the weather heats up, now is more important than ever to keep your bins clean to prevent bad odour
By Kezia Reynolds
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Only the most efficient cleaners use these steam cleaner hacks in their home – I swear by them as Ideal Home’s Cleaning EditorI've cracked the steam cleaning code
By Lauren Bradbury
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Waste experts reveal what to put in a compost bin vs a food waste bin – mistaking the two could cost you a healthy gardenBoth are very important for the upkeep of a sustainable home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Banish bad smells from your food waste bin with this simple cleaning trick – all you need is this 1 cupboard essentialThis clever cleaning trick neutralise bad smells before you even notice them
By Kezia Reynolds


