Lauren Bradbury
Lauren Bradbury started writing for Ideal Home's House Manual section back in 2023 as a freelance writer, writing about everything you need to make a house a home - from cleaning tips and DIY hacks to energy-saving guides and decluttering methods. After building up a wealth of information on the practical side of running a home, she joined the team permanently as Content Editor for House Manual in January 2025.
When she's not writing how-to guides and handy features, Lauren is constantly updating many of our home appliance buying guides and is now the Ideal Home Certified Expert in Training on Vacuums, having spent over 110 hours testing different vacuum models - as well as the latest releases in the world of dehumidifiers, electric heaters, air purifiers, and more. In doing this, Lauren is able to assess everything a consumer may want to know about the essential household products that make life so much easier.
Before joining the Ideal Home team, Lauren graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Chichester. She then dipped her toe into the world of content writing, primarily focusing on home content. After years of agency work, she decided to take the plunge and become a full-time freelancer for online publications, including Real Homes and Ideal Home. It was during this time that she also took an interest in transforming her bland Victorian terrace into a cosy home with the help of affordable DIYs and considered styling.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
My happy place is sitting in my living room with my dog by my side. Myself and my husband have painted the walls around five times since we moved in, but we have finally settled on a sage green colour that has turned it into the cosy space I was really hoping for.
What’s your home addiction?
I just can’t get enough of candles and reed diffusers. Every room in my house smells different, which means I’m hit with a new smell everywhere I walk. For some reason, this just puts a smile on my face and really awakens my senses - especially when I’m working from home.
What is your next home project?
Since moving into my home in 2020, I’ve tried to avoid any major renovations, but my bathroom is in need of some serious TLC. Like many Victorian properties, the bathroom is on the ground floor and is extremely hard to ignore. So, I’m hoping to transform the old, white bathroom into a bright oasis that still acknowledges its Victorian roots.
Latest articles by Lauren Bradbury
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Moving house forced me to completely rethink my home organisation – the clever buys I’m snapping up to tidy itIt's time to get things in order
By Lauren Bradbury
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I asked pro organisers what a small bedroom really doesn’t need – they all agreed that these 5 items have got to goWhat to declutter for a more streamlined sleeping space
By Lauren Bradbury
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I thought I’d wasted my money on a robot vacuum until I realised I’d been skipping this vital stepExperts say it’s necessary for a reliable and consistent clean every time
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’ve tested dozens of Shark and Dyson vacuum cleaners, and this is the brand I’d choose to use in my own homeI pick a winner in the battle of the cult vacuum brands
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shark just dropped the ultimate ‘luxe’ upgrade to the robot vacuum I use every dayUgly robot vacuums are out!
By Lauren Bradbury
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Everyone needs a handheld vacuum, and these are the 6 best tried-and-tested models to have on your radarFor speedy cleans, awkward corners and a crumb-free car
By Lauren Bradbury
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Sorry, expensive storage! Pro organisers say this bargain holiday essential is key to a tidy and organised homeIt can be used post-holiday, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested Dyson’s very first auto-empty vacuum cleaner – this is how it won me over (and where it fell short)Dyson just entered the auto-empty vacuum cleaner chat
By Lauren Bradbury
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What is drip watering? Experts say it could save you time and moneyAnd cultivate a healthier garden!
By Lauren Bradbury
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Can a robot vacuum ever replace a normal vacuum cleaner? I tested this theory for myselfThis is why the ‘one-size-fits-all’ myth has got to go
By Lauren Bradbury
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3 things people with a tidy home NEVER do – what to avoid for a clutter-free house 365 days of the yearThese mistakes are major clutter catalysts
By Lauren Bradbury
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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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5 things people with a tidy (and clean) sink area always have – how to fake a calm, clutter-free kitchenSteal these low-effort upgrades
By Lauren Bradbury
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Is regular mopping or steam mopping better for your floors? My advice as Ideal Home’s Floorcare ExpertThe lowdown you (and your floors) need
By Lauren Bradbury
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If you only organise one thing this summer, make sure it’s this area – experts say invisible clutter is building upThe pros warn it's 'a home’s unofficial storage unit’
By Lauren Bradbury
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Still storing your milk in the door in summer?! Experts say your regular fridge organisation just won’t cut itWhat to do when temperatures soar
By Lauren Bradbury
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Dunelm has a game-changing storage solution to curb clutter in a tiny hallwayFor £8, it's an absolute bargain
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shark just solved the biggest (and most expensive) problem I have with air purifiersThis model is set to be my new summer must-have
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things to declutter before going on holiday – beat the holiday blues and come home to a tidy, clutter-free homeTake note if you're jetting off this summer
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 shoe storage ideas for small spaces - handy and efficient solutions to declutter your homeNo more tripping over your shoes on a daily basis…
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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5 bad habits to avoid for a tidy and organised outdoor space, according to professional organisersThis is what you should stop doing immediately
By Lauren Bradbury
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Tidying guru Marie Kondo shares the decluttering mistake we’re all makingAnd her foolproof hacks to banish clutter once and for all
By Lauren Bradbury
