Small Appliances
Small Appliances advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Small Appliances
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We test whether a halogen oven or air fryer is better for your kitchen before you shop
Our take on whether an air fryer or halogen oven is best for making tasty dinners, including which one will save you the most money on your bills
By Helen McCue
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This new Instant Air Fryer is whisper quiet and easy to clean — all for less than £100
I tested the first Instant Vortex Air Fryer — and now I'm reviewing their newest release, here's why you need to upgrade
By Annie Collyer
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'Stop using immediately' – Lidl issues urgent recall for popular Tower air fryer due to 'fire hazard'
How to check if yours is at risk
By Rebecca Knight
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Watchdog issues new privacy guidelines to stop 'spying' air fryers, but have smart home appliances gone too far?
'I can't say I've ever really found a smart small appliance that's ever wowed me'
By Rebecca Knight
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The best microwaves in the UK, tried and tested
Looking for the best microwave? I've tested the standout options from Swan, Sage and more
By Ellen Manning
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The 8 best dual zone air fryers as tested by the Ideal Home team
All of the best dual zone air fryers that I've tried and tested – so that you can read up before you invest
By Molly Cleary
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The best cheap blenders to help squeeze more nutrients into your diet
My top six affordable blenders are up to the job and come in at under £70
By Jessica Carter
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This limited-time John Lewis discount is the cheapest I've ever seen the Ninja FlexDrawer air fryer
You can pick up our top-rated air fryer ever for just £150 today at John Lewis
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi has launched a new air fryer with a special extra function – but you’ll have to act fast as it’s in stores right now
Can this kitchen gadget really do it all?
By Kezia Reynolds
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I got a first look at Smeg's new fizzy water maker – it's got to be the prettiest carbonator out there with its sleek design
I tried out Smeg's new sparkling water maker and it's a showstopper
By Molly Cleary
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Should an air fryer be on display in a kitchen or hidden away? This is why I always keep my small appliances on the worktop
Are you on team display or neatly hidden away? Share your opinion in the comments
By Rebecca Knight
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The 5 best deep fat fryers – tried and tested from De’Longhi, Lakeland and more
The top models to safely create delicious treats at home
By Helen McCue
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I tried cooking with a CleverPot for a week – it's way quicker than my standard oven
The new gadget really shaved down my cooking times
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi has launched an air fryer in 2025's biggest colour trend - and it's only £30
We're seeing this colour everywhere right now, and Aldi nails it
By Kezia Reynolds
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Best stand mixers in the UK - 12 reviews of stand mixers
Featuring mixers KitchenAid, Kenwood, Bosch and more, these are the best stand mixers you can buy right now
By Molly Cleary
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The definitive list of the best kettles, reviewed
Take a look at the best kettles that we've tested, featuring brands like Dualit, Smeg and De'Longhi
By Molly Cleary
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The best blenders on the market in the UK - reviewed by experts
Our favourite blenders for blitzing up smoothies, soup, ice and protein shakes
By Molly Cleary
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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for you
Buy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
By Zoë Phillimore
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6 of the best multi-cookers, tried and tested – for air frying, pressure cooking, sautéing and more
Invest in one of the best multi-cookers and unlock a whole new world of culinary possibilities, with options from Ninja, Instant Pot and more
By Millie Fender
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Our tried and tested guide to the 10 best slow cookers will have the perfect pick for your kitchen
Find the best slow cooker from Russell Hobbs, Sage, Crock-Pot, Morphy Richards and Cuisinart with our slow cooker reviews
By Molly Cleary
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Lidl’s new double stack air fryer is £100 cheaper than the Ninja Double Stack — we were shocked by its similarities
These air fryers could be twins, but which one is worth your money?
By Kezia Reynolds
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Ninja's new air fryer looks very familiar for a reason
And still seriously multi-functional
By Molly Cleary
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Still trying to get hold of the Ninja Slushi? Currys is opening a pre-order from tomorrow — don't miss it
If you've missed out on the Ninja Slushi restocks, this pre-order is your chance to get ahead
By Molly Cleary
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The Ninja Slushi is back
But you've got to be quick to secure one
By Molly Cleary
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Can you put foil in your air fryer? This tip will help you to decide
Using foil in your air fryer can be daunting. Here's why it doesn't need to be
By Molly Cleary
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Jamie Oliver's genius hack will double the cooking space of your air fryer - it's already my go-to trick
Making this small change to the way you use your air fryer can improve countless recipes
By Molly Cleary
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Ooni has unveiled a stand mixer to 'revolutionise' making pizza dough at home — here's a first look
If you're looking for a way to improve the quality of your at-home bakes, the Halo Pro Spiral Mixer is worth a look
By Molly Cleary