Molly Cleary
After writing for all of Future's Homes titles, Molly is now the Kitchen Appliances Editor at Ideal Home, working across a range of shopping content to find the best buys for your space. Previously, she was the Shopping Writer for Homes & Gardens and Real Homes. Now, she spends her time writing reviews of appliances she’s tested in her kitchen and at our testing facility (namely air fryers, coffee machines, stand mixers and more), as well as curating buying guides. She's a certified Consumer Expert for several product categories after passing a five-step program including hands-on experience, consumer interviews and extensive research into her specialist area.
Ideal Home Truths
Where is your happy place?
I grew up in Bournemouth on the south coast, and though I live in London now I’m always scrambling to get back to the beach. Bournemouth has lots of lovely clifftop houses, and I’d love to claim one of those eventually. In London, my happy place is without a doubt the Ladies’ Pond at Hampstead Heath, where I could happily spend the rest of my days with a pile of books.
What’s your home addiction?
I'm a huge Le Creuset fan, so I'm working on a cast-iron collection for the future farmhouse-style kitchen of my dreams.
What is your next home project?
The walls in my flat are ridiculously high for someone who owns little to no art, so my next task is trying to find or paint lovely things to hang up there. My aim is to pick things up at nearby markets and shops so that everything feels unique to this space.
Latest articles by Molly Cleary
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Best stand mixers 2024 UK - 12 reviews of stand mixers just in time for Bake Off season
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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Ways to enjoy interior trends without contributing to landfill
Tips on consuming more mindfully
By Molly Cleary
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Best vacuum cleaners: our 10 tried and tested top-rated vacuums
We've reviewed the best vacuum cleaners, corded and cordless, for your home
By Molly Cleary
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Our tried and tested top picks for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-fries
Our tried and tested top picks for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-fries
By Molly Cleary
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These are all of the best pizza ovens, as tried by the Ideal Home team
We've tried all of the best pizza ovens from Ooni, Ninja, Gozney, and more at home, to tell you which one is best
By Molly Cleary
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Best gas BBQ - 9 tried and tested BBQs for this summer
All of the best gas BBQs, for stress-free summer cooking
By Molly Cleary
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The best BBQ in the UK of 2024 - tested by the Ideal Home team
The very best BBQs around, as reviewed and approved by the discerning Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary
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Dyson’s game-changing release combines vacuuming and mopping into one device – and it’s available from next week
The revolutionary Dyson Submarine has landed...
By Molly Cleary
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Bold, funky and bursting with character, see how Ideal Home has incorporated '70s-inspired decor then and now
Take a look at these retro interior trends then and now
By Molly Cleary
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Take a look at the best kettles that we've tested, featuring brands like Dualit, Smeg and De'Longhi
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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We've tested the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
We've reviewed the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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Book nook kits are a playful way to personalise your bookshelf - here's how you can try it at home
This trend will make your bookshelves wonderfully whimsical - and you can order the DIY kits on Amazon
By Molly Cleary
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These cordless vacuum deals will be your saviour if you're looking to save on this household essential
Find the biggest cordless vacuum deals of 2024 currently live
By Molly Cleary
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The Ninja Thirsti has finally made it across the pond - here's how it works
The Ninja Thirsti promises thousands of new drinks combinations at home
By Molly Cleary
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These are the best Shark vacuums, as tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
We've tested the best Shark vacuums so you can keep the floors in your home dust, fluff and pet hair-free. From cordless to handheld, we've rated them
By Molly Cleary
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Here's our first look at Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream Maker - we're adding it to our basket immediately
We got an exclusive first look at the Ninja Creami Deluxe
By Molly Cleary
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We got exclusive access to Ninja's new product launch - and the new air fryers are the best bit
The new Ninja Double Stack and Combi are about to shake up the air fryer space
By Molly Cleary
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Le Creuset's new colour launch just confirmed red and blue as the 'it' colour duo for 2024
We got an exclusive first look at Le Creuset's two new colours, Chambray Blue and Rhône red
By Molly Cleary
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We take a first look at Gozney's new pizza oven the Arc
Gozney's newest oven the Arc promises to be the epitome of all outdoor appliances
By Molly Cleary
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Valentine's Day gift ideas to surprise someone special
Money can't buy love, but it can buy a love(ly) Valentine's Day gift for that special someone
By Molly Cleary
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You can't fault the Ninja Speedi's usefulness, but its design leaves a lot to be desired
The Ninja Speedi is cleverly designed and phenomenally functional, but we wish it had more to offer in terms of worktop appeal
By Molly Cleary
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We tried the Dualit Air Fryer to see if it lives up to the high standards of this sustainable brand
Here's why we think the Dualit Air Fryer would make a perfect addition to a busy worktop
By Molly Cleary
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We take a first look at the brand new Ninja Sizzle, which might just be an essential for Pancake Day
You can now grill indoors with the Ninja Sizzle and make perfect English breakfasts, and pancakes like never before
By Molly Cleary
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Our Dyson Gen5detect review – how does this super smart vacuum stack up?
We test Dyson's newest, most tech-heavy vacuum yet to see how it fares
By Molly Cleary