
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.
IDEAL HOME TRUTHS
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 new Chocolatier to Share from Salter has double the capacity of the OG version for family hot chocolate nights
This new upgraded hot chocolate maker solves one big problem
By Molly Cleary
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How to choose the best cookware – what to buy and where you should buy it from
Your ultimate guide on how to buy pans that you'll use for years
By Molly Cleary
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I swapped my electric kettle for a stove top version – here's why I won't be going back to the limescale and cables
There's more to like about a stove top version than you might first think
By Molly Cleary
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This gorgeous £24.50 Tesco pan promises to do the job of all of the other cookware in your kitchen – plus you can pick it up with a matching pot
It's the cheapest Always Pan alternative on the market by far
By Molly Cleary
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I asked professional chefs how to convert oven to air fryer cooking times – here's how the two-thirds rule can help
No more burnt chips!
By Molly Cleary
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If someone gave me this gorgeous coffee advent calendar as a gift I'd be so impressed
You can pick from the ground or whole bean version
By Molly Cleary
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I made soup from scratch in under 30 minutes with Panasonic's new soup maker – but it does so much more
It blends, heats and keeps soup warm while you do other jobs
By Molly Cleary
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Cuisinart has a new small-kitchen-friendly collection of coffee machines to create a cosy café feel at home, with every budget covered
With bean-to-cup and espresso machines unveiled
By Molly Cleary
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'I'm going to get another just in case they stop selling them' – Shoppers are loving Dunelm's pastel cookware pieces
You need to see Dunelm's new-in cookware
By Molly Cleary
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A stylish and understated new colourway of Ninja's sell-out Luxe Café bean-to-cup machine just dropped
If stainless steel isn't for you, this elevated grey might be
By Molly Cleary
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Amazon Prime Big Deals Day ends tonight, but these are the deals you don't want to miss out on
These discounts will save you £100s on Ninja, Shark, and more
By Molly Cleary
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I've been using my Ninja Swirl far more now that it's colder than in summer - and it's now at its lowest price ever
It's all thanks to this clever function
By Molly Cleary
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This M&S casserole dish has already sold out in one colour – here's the ones you can still buy (if you're quick!)
The Le Creuset look but with M&S quality
By Molly Cleary
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George Home's Always Pan alternative sold out in less than a week – but I spotted it's now available as part of an even better bundle deal
I already had my eye on this Always Pan alternative, but this deal is too good to miss
By Molly Cleary
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George Home just released a gorgeous cookware range
This range will look very familiar if you're a fan of Our Place cookware
By Molly Cleary
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Breville's new slimline espresso machine is made for cosy kitchens - it is now a steal of a price on Amazon (but only for a limited time)
If you're on a budget, this machine is now at a steal of a price
By Molly Cleary
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I put Tefal’s self-sharpening knife set to the test – it outshines Ninja’s and costs less, too
The EverSharp block is an impressive product
By Molly Cleary
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Forget the rest, these are the 3 best air fryers to buy now – I've narrowed it down after testing dozens of them
Here's the ultimate shortlist
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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A new Ninja air fryer for under £100 has been released – it's perfect if your kitchen is on the cosier side
It features free accessories and a new colour-way too
By Molly Cleary
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I've never had space for a big and bulky multi-cooker, but this gorgeous mini version just convinced me to make room in my kitchen
And you can still cook for four people with it
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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The 7 best coffee machines, all reviewed and ranked
I've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
By Molly Cleary
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Smeg's slim coffee machine can fit perfectly into smaller kitchens – plus it has a brand new cold brew setting
This is an all-in-one very small kitchen friendly unit
By Molly Cleary


