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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I'm obsessed with this Sage countertop-oven-style air fryer - here's why
It can air fry, yes, but it's so much more than that too
By Molly Cleary
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We review the Emma Luxe Cooling mattress to see if its heat-regulating technology lives up to its name
Our Emma Luxe Cooling mattress review has convinced us this is the best Emma mattress you can invest in, regardless of whether you're a hot sleeper or not
By Molly Cleary
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Looking for the cheapest Ninja air fryer? Here's where you can buy it
We've scoured all of the top retailers to find where you can shop the cheapest Ninja air fryer
By Molly Cleary
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New data highlights hospitals with admittances related to fixing up your home
What happens when DIY goes wrong (and we're not just talking about dodgy paintwork)
By Molly Cleary
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The 12 best coffee machines in 2024, as ranked by the Ideal Home team
We tried the 12 best coffee machines in 2024 to bring you our favourites for pod coffee, espresso and filter-style brews
By Molly Cleary
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This major large appliance brand just entered the air fryer game – here's our first look
The large appliance brand targets the kitchen with its new kettle, toaster and air fryer that aim to solve some age-old issues
By Molly Cleary
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The Nespresso Vertuo Creatista is a pod coffee machine for the Instagram age
This showstopping coffee machine created in collaboration with Sage is at the top of my pod coffee machine rankings
By Molly Cleary
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How to check air quality at home - and why it’s really so important that you do
It’s the place where we all spend most of our time - but what do you know about how to check air quality in your home?
By Molly Cleary
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These are the best portable BBQs according to Ideal Home's expert reviewers
The best portable BBQs are a solid investment that mean you have the freedom to BBQ anywhere, with gas and charcoal options
By Molly Cleary
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The Home Edit's simple decluttering question you should never forget to ask
The pair's mantra might just be the key to more effective organising
By Molly Cleary
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Moodboards and command strips - is it ever a good idea to decorate as a renter?
Making a house a home is expensive, and not always straightforward if you’re on a short-term contract
By Molly Cleary
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Can you put a Ninja air fryer basket in the dishwasher? The answer isn't completely straightforward
Here's what to do with your Ninja air fryer baskets to keep them looking pristine for as long as possible
By Molly Cleary
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Woody Portable Pizza Oven Kit review - affordable, capable and improved in this new version
Using the Woody Pizza Oven might be hands-on, but it helped us make some of the best pizzas we have ever tasted
By Molly Cleary
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Ring Video Doorbell 4 review - a capable, easy to use addition to your door
This smart doorbell from Ring is easy to use and install - but I don't love the extra costs
By Molly Cleary
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The best Henry vacuum cleaners, complete with reviews
These are the best Henry vacuums if you're looking for one of these ever-reliable cleaners
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's product of the summer has a huge £100 discount applied for Prime Day
The Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor BBQ can grill, smoke AND air fry, and is now a whole lot cheaper for Prime Day
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja has released a genius new air fryer design – and it's available to buy already
The Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer allows you to switch from two cooking zones to one seamlessly
By Molly Cleary
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LANDMANN GrillChef Mini Kamado BBQ review
This mini Kamado is a fraction of the price of competitors - and will make a fantastic addition to your garden
By Molly Cleary
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Instant Pot maker Instant Brands files for bankruptcy - here's what you need to know
The maker of Instant Pot and Pyrex has filed for bankruptcy in the US and Canada
By Molly Cleary
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Beldray BEL01194 Opti-Air Digital 2-in-1 Multi-Surface Stick & Handheld Vacuum Cleaner review
The Beldray Opti-Air cordless vacuum is fine for small jobs - but you ultimately get what you pay for
By Molly Cleary
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Gtech discount codes
Get excellent deals on vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers with our 17 active Gtech discount codes.
By Molly Cleary
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Dyson discount codes
Purchase your new vacuum cleaner and watch the savings come rolling in with our 10 active Dyson discount codes.
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja Kitchen discount codes
Use one of our 15 hand-tested Ninja Kitchen discount codes to save on air-fryers, kitchenware, and appliances today.
By Molly Cleary
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Shark discounts codes
Invest in a new vacuum cleaner minus the high price tag with our 17 active Shark discount codes.
By Molly Cleary