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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Do you love the smell of your cleaning spray? Now you can match it to your signature perfume
Woody? Citrus? Or floral notes? One of our favourite cleaning brands has matched them all so that you can pair up perfume and product
By Molly Cleary
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TikToker shares a genius hack for painting wall edges - it’s a must-have product for DIY
Wondering how to paint the edges of walls? There’s a tool for you
By Molly Cleary
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Could the Ooni Volt pizza oven be the best thing since takeaway pizza? We take a first look
What's so special about Ooni's newest oven? We take a first look
By Molly Cleary
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Emma Original mattress review – tried and tested
Tested by sleep experts, our Emma Original mattress review puts this affordable bestseller through its paces to see if it really offers a good night's sleep
By Molly Cleary
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Emma Premium mattress review – tried and tested
Our Emma Premium mattress review puts the brand's hybrid memory foam and pocket spring mattress through its paces to see if it lives up to the hype
By Molly Cleary
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Char-Broil Professional 3400 S Gas BBQ review
We tried this spacious stainless steel BBQ, including building, cooking and cleaning to see if it's worth your investment
By Molly Cleary
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Everdure Force BBQ review
The Everdure Force is a truly brilliant BBQ, with five-star cooking ability to rival its effortless good looks
By Molly Cleary
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Crockpot Lift and Serve slow cooker review - an efficient, batch cooking dream
The Crockpot Lift and Serve is the perfect slow cooker for serving up dinner straight to the table
By Molly Cleary
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Gozney Roccbox pizza oven review
The Gozney Roccbox makes it easy, and fun, to try your hand at wood-fired pizzas at home
By Molly Cleary
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21 energy-saving products under £50 – reduce your utility bills
Help decrease your utility bills with these energy-saving products that are all under £50 – from economical electric blankets to plug-in heaters
By Molly Cleary
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I tried the Roomba Combo® j7+ Robot Vacuum and Mop - it's the best I've come across
The Roomba Combo® j7+ Robot Vacuum and Mop is a huge help with one of the most boring chores, but comes at a steep price
By Molly Cleary
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Are pancake pans worth it? Why I'm obsessed with this £15 investment
We tested out the features of this super lightweight pancake pan to see if it's worth your cash
By Molly Cleary
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I tried two different methods to make pancakes in my air fryer - here's how it turned out
I love my air fryer, but air fryer pancakes might be where I draw the line
By Molly Cleary
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21 of the best cleaning products, tried and tested
Deep clean your home with ease thanks to these best cleaning products. Here's exactly what you should have under your kitchen sink...
By Molly Cleary
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I tried the £1.60 trick to save your white towels - it's now a wash-day staple
This genius buy can make your towels and clothes look good as new
By Molly Cleary
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Want a way to make lattes at home? We tried the Nespresso Lattissima to see if it's up to the job
Love lattes? You can master the art at home with the De'Longhi Nespresso Lattissima Touch Coffee Machine
By Molly Cleary
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What can a £349 pod coffee machine do? We tried The Morning Machine to find out
If coffee is your thing, then this Morning machine will indulge all of your wants in a custom brew and more
By Molly Cleary
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Make dinner in 15 minutes with the new Ninja Speedi - thanks to this revolutionary feature
The new Ninja Speedi can air fry and steam at the same time in one pot - it's the perfect appliance for efficient cooking
By Molly Cleary
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SMEG toaster and kettle review: are these gorgeous appliances worth your cash?
The retro-look Smeg toaster and kettle set will be the jewels of your kitchen, but how practical are they?
By Molly Cleary
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I tried Salter's more affordable Velvestiser dupe The Chocolatier - it's perfect for winter evenings at home
Love having quality hot chocolate at home? We tested Salter's The Chocolatier to see if it can match up to pricier alternatives
By Molly Cleary
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Hoover HF9 cordless vacuum review
The Hoover HF9 is affordable, easy to use and does exactly what you need it to: great everyday cleaning
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone Air Fryer AF400UK review
We put the Ninja Dual Zone AF400UK through its paces to see if it really is the best of the bunch
By Molly Cleary
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This £50 window vacuum is my saviour for getting rid of condensation everyday
This handheld tool is my secret weapon for banishing condensation and cleaning mirrors and glass
By Molly Cleary
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We tried the Kuvings REVO830 Cold Press Juicer - it's a juicing expert's dream
The REVO830 Cold Press Juicer is a hefty investment, but it's also the only juicing tool you'll ever need - and much more
By Molly Cleary