
Molly Cleary
Molly is Ideal Home's Kitchen Appliances Editor and Certified Expert on Appliances and Cookware. Since she started testing products four years ago, she has evaluated hundreds of small appliances in both controlled test environments at the Ideal Home test facility and in her own kitchen, giving her insight into what actually works for home cooks.
Since joining in 2022, she's worked to apply real-world testing to every piece of kitchen-related buying advice you see on the website, which has involved reviewing everything from ice-cream makers to mixing bowls.
While her expertise spans everything you would want to hand in a kitchen, she's particularly known on the team for her comprehensive knowledge of air fryers, having systematically tested pretty much every model released since 2022. She’s tested bestselling products from the biggest names in coffee machines and cooking appliances, including the likes of Ninja, De’Longhi, Sage, Breville, Russell Hobbs and more.
To stay ahead of the next must-have kitchen buy, Molly regularly immerses herself in the world of kitchen technology, from exploring the research and testing facilities of industry leaders like Ninja Kitchen to attending cooking classes with Le Creuset and heading off to major consumer shows like IFA in Berlin.
Her hands-on approach and deep technical understanding allow her to spot not just what's new, but what's actually going to make a difference in your home when it comes to new kitchen tech. Before joining her treasured Ideal Home, she developed her expertise whilst working on the editorial teams for Real Homes, Homes & Gardens, and Livingetc.
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Where’s your happy place?The beach! I love finding a great new beach but I have a real soft spot for UK ones (rain or shine!) so I'll pick one either in my hometown of Bournemouth or in Cornwall.
What’s your home addiction?Kitchen gadgets are my ultimate home addiction, even outside of work time. Luckily I have a section of floor-to-ceiling open shelving in my flat where I can stash my favourites, but I still find myself overflowing with sourdough jars and herb keepers. It's a great perk of the job!
What is your next home project?I need to find a way to display my cast-iron cookware stylishly. The farmhouse-style kitchen of my dreams with open shelving is off the cards for now, so I'm looking for a way to replicate the look in my rental kitchen for a bit less.
Latest articles by Molly Cleary
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The best Ninja air fryer of 2025 - our definitive ranking of these game-changing appliances
Wondering which is the best Ninja air fryer to switch up your cooking? Here's everything you need to know
By Molly Cleary
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 – the dates have been revealed for best savings on Ninja, Blueair, Shark and more
Our editors reveal the best deals to expect (and what might not go on sale)
By Molly Cleary
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Why I'm obsessed with this under £100 ice cream wand
The Cuisinart Freeze Wand is the best budget alternative to the Creami I've seen
By Molly Cleary
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The best bean-to-cup coffee machines I've reviewed
For at-home coffee, these machines give you an unbeatable experience
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's soft-serve machine is almost ready for UK release – here's a look at the most anticipated kitchen launch of the summer
It's set to be a soft serve summer
By Molly Cleary
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I asked two baristas how they choose coffee beans – here are the expert tips I'm going to be following from now on
Stuck on how to buy beans? I'm going to follow these expert tips from now on
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's mini air fryer is now at its lowest ever price – after testing it, here's why I'm tempted to buy another Crispi
There's a bargain price on Ninja's newest standout product right now
By Molly Cleary
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Best iced coffee makers – our tried and tested favourites from De'Longhi, Breville, Sage and more
For cold brew, iced lattes and everything in between
By Molly Cleary
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Which Sage coffee machine should you buy? Our tried and tested faves
Here's how to pick the right beautiful and functional machine for you
By Molly Cleary
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These iced coffee mistakes left me with watery lattes at home for years – here's how I invested in a better set-up
Here's how I gave up my expensive take away order and mastered my iced latte set-up at home
By Molly Cleary
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'Astonishing value for money' – ProCook's sellout coffee machines are back in stock and I'm recommending them to all my friends
This brand's sell-out machines are available to buy once more
By Molly Cleary
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Our tried and tested top non-stick pans for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-fries
We've done the flipping and sticking so you don't have to
By Molly Cleary
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I fell for Nespresso's sellout iced coffee tumbler last summer – this year it's back and even better with its on-trend colour way
The iced coffee cup of last summer is back
By Molly Cleary
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I'm shocked by how cheap the OG Ninja Luxe Café is thanks to this deal – it's £220 cheaper than the new Pro version
I fell for the Ninja Luxe Café hype and now you can too
By Molly Cleary
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This £129 pod coffee machine deal is perfect for latte lovers
For higher-quality lattes, I think this now-reduced machine is your best bet
By Molly Cleary
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If you're trying to decide between a Big Green Egg and a Kamado Joe egg BBQ, here's what you need to know before you buy
Which premium brand does it best?
By Molly Cleary
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'Perfect for under my coffee machine' - I was convinced to get this stylish £12 coffee mat after reading the rave reviews
Want to smarten up your coffee station? I can't recommend this coffee mat more
By Molly Cleary
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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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'Like a coffee shop in your kitchen' – our reviewer's favourite bean to cup machine has 20 drinks options and is now reduced by £100
It has a menu of 20 drinks to choose from – hot and iced!
By Molly Cleary
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How to clean burnt-on milk off a frother – 3 tried-and-tested methods to rescue your coffee machine's steam wand fast
Get your coffee machine back to full health with these tips
By Molly Cleary
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Best chef's knives - the 6 top knives for home chefs we've tried
Our pick of excellent knives, tried and tested for home cooks and professional chefs
By Molly Cleary
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7 of the best knife sets I've tried, including top picks with in-built sharpeners from Ninja, Joseph Joseph and more
Pick up the best knife set for your kitchen with our reviews of knife blocks from Zwilling, Robert Welch, and more
By Molly Cleary
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HexClad's knife range is a thing to behold – here's why
Whilst HexClad is best known for its chef-favourite pans, don't overlook the brand's knives if you're looking to upgrade your kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's new coffee machine is my secret weapon for iced drinks at home
I'm absolutely hooked on these features on Ninja's upgraded coffee machine
By Molly Cleary