Latest articles by Lauren Bradbury
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Shark’s budget carpet cleaner looked so good on paper that I had to test it out for myselfThis is how it tackled deep cleaning and stain removal in my home
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I tested the best air purifiers against dust, odours and smoke – these are the 6 models I’d recommend to cleanse your home of nasties this yearTried and tested by the Ideal Home team
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I’ve spent months testing the best mops – these are my top picks, from budget to battery-powered modelsKeep your floors sparkling with the best mops to suit every floor type
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7 bad shower habits creating a breeding ground for mould – and what to do to prevent damp in your bathroom this autumnKeep nasty surprises at bay this autumn
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Lakeland just dropped a £5 storage solution that'll tidy *any* cupboard in seconds – I’m snapping one up for every roomIt'll organise food, cleaning products and more!
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5 things luring spiders into your home – and how to banish these unwelcome eight-legged visitors for goodSling yer hook, spiders
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Love Dyson but hate the price tag? Its first sub-£500 robot vacuum just launchedAnd it comes with a clever design to clean every crevice
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Shark just made corded vacuums cool again – and this new ‘triple threat’ vacuum blew me away with its 3-second transformationThe Transformer is anything but traditional
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The best carpet cleaners for quick, easy and professional-looking results at home – my top 6 picks as Ideal Home’s Floorcare EditorI put carpet cleaners from big brands like VAX, Bissell and Shark up against felt-tip, tea and mud stains
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The 6 best steam cleaners and mops for a deep clean without chemicals – the only models I’d recommend to friends and familyBanish grime and blitz bacteria with these top-rated steam cleaners and mops
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I asked professional organisers how to avoid that ‘what have I done?!’ moment we all feel mid-clear-out – it makes total sense‘You have not failed; you are simply in the untidy middle’
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5 things that people with a tidy ‘doom room’ always have – how to fake an organised and practical spare roomThe aim is progress, not perfection
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5 clever hacks my mum uses to keep her house absolutely spotless – and why I’ve stolen them to keep my own home clean and clutter-freeMother knows best!
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Lakeland just dropped a £17 storage solution that’ll tidy up your under-the-sink cupboard in secondsIt’s a game-changer if you want to curb the clutter
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I’ve been using Shark’s new air purifier to freshen up my home for the past two weeks – this is where it thrived, and where it fell shortIt’s a masterclass in compact convenience, but it’s not perfect
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I’m a Cleaning Editor, and these are the 3 non-negotiable cleaning products every student should take with them to uniI wish I'd had them when I was a student
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I’m in my ‘weird’ mop era – and Joseph Joseph’s new launch fits the bill perfectlySorry, regular mops, there's a new kid in town
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6 genius buys from Argos that I’m buying to organise my tiny hallway – I can’t believe I lived so long without themMy top picks for tidying shoes, coats and more
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5 things to clean and organise before the end of the school holidays – set you (and your home) up for success come SeptemberTime is ticking…
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How we test vacuum cleaners for pet hair at Ideal Home – and how we measure hair pick-up, dander removal and odour-busting capabilitiesWe go the extra mile for pet parents
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How we test vacuum cleaners at Ideal Home – the exact methodology we follow to test cleaning power, specs and extra featuresAnd why we ALWAYS test in real homes
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My Editor doubled her wardrobe space with these £7 hanger hooks – now I’m snapping up this clever buy tooThey're nothing fancy, but they work a treat
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Trinny Woodall’s ‘inspiring’ wardrobe is a masterclass in home organisation – how to recreate her affordable IKEA storage hack at home'It does something to itch my brain’
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‘Body doubling’ is the psychological hack you need to declutter your home and banish distractionsHow to use it for maximum impact in your home
