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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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Latest articles by Molly Cleary

A stylish and understated new colourway of Ninja's sell-out Luxe Café bean-to-cup machine just dropped

Amazon Prime Big Deals Day ends tonight, but these are the deals you don't want to miss out on

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

This M&S casserole dish has already sold out in one colour – here's the ones you can still buy (if you're quick!)

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

George Home just released a gorgeous cookware range

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)

I put Tefal’s self-sharpening knife set to the test – it outshines Ninja’s and costs less, too

A new Ninja air fryer for under £100 has been released – it's perfect if your kitchen is on the cosier side

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

Smeg's slim coffee machine can fit perfectly into smaller kitchens – plus it has a brand new cold brew setting

A brand new Ninja coffee machine has dropped and it's £300 cheaper than the sellout Luxe Café – here's everything it can do

I had brunch with David Beckham and found out how he spruces up his coffee at home – it's such a sophisticated hack

I love Le Creuset's pumpkin dishes, but not the pricetag – that's why I'm shopping these mini dupes from just £2.50

'It's just like my Le Creuset one' – shoppers are raving about Habitat's bargain casserole dish, which is now under £25 in a bestselling colour

I'm among the first to try out Lavazza's new bean-to-cup coffee machine – here's how a latte is made with this automatic offering

If you want a cosy café vibe in your kitchen on a budget, you need to see Breville's new slimline espresso machine

I didn't think Ninja's coffee machine could be improved upon – that was before I tried all the new features on the Pro version

Finally! Ninja just dropped two new colour ways of its sell-out coffee machine - and they're selling fast

Kenwood's ultra-modern new stand mixer can even cook a stir fry for you – but it comes with a hefty price

Lavazza just launched its first-ever at-home bean-to-cup coffee machine, but don't worry, it's still as easy to use as its pod machines

The iconic mixing bowl from the Bake Off tent has been given a Halloween makeover – it's already sold out twice, but is back in stock

Lakeland is selling a Tri Ply cookware range to rival Gordon Ramsay's favourite HexClad non-stick pans - from just £24.99

I was worried about non-stick coating flaking off in my food until I tried this 'indestructible' titanium pan

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