Latest Buying Guides
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Best soup makers in the UK - I tried and tested 4 favourites
Reviews of the best soup makers you can buy from Ninja, Drew and Cole, Morphy Richards, and Salter, perfect for winter dishes
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Our tried and tested guide to the 10 best slow cookers will have the perfect pick for your kitchen
Find the best slow cooker from Russell Hobbs, Sage, Crock-Pot, Morphy Richards and Cuisinart with our slow cooker reviews
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Our selection of the very best juicers after testing, complete with reviews
These are the best juicers for turning oranges, apples, celery and other greens into delicious morning drinks
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Best steam cleaners and mops — my 6 tried and tested favourites that I’d recommend for whole-home cleaning
After reviewing, these are the best steam cleaners and mops I’d recommend for spotless floors, kitchens and bathrooms
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I test vacuums for a living, and these are the only 6 handheld vacuums I’d recommend to family and friends
Tried and tested in real homes and cars
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I used to work in Harrods’ home fragrance department – these are the 9 best reed diffusers I'd recommend (and they're not all high end)
From budget to luxury, these are the 9 reed diffusers I'd recommend to everyone
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Best bread makers – the 4 top bread machines that can beat a supermarket loaf, tried and tested
The best bread makers for fresh loaves, pizza bases and gluten-free goodies.
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I've selected the best steam irons – 9 tried-and-tested models that will power through laundry with impressive results
These are the best steam irons the Ideal Home team has tested for tackling every laundry need
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The 7 best portable BBQs for convenience and easy grilling
Grill anywhere with these portable options
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The 5 best charcoal BBQs for hassle-free grilling and incredible flavour
Our tried-and-tested favourites
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It's my job to test bedding, and these are the 6 best linen bedding sets I recommend on repeat
This cooling bedding can get you through any heatwave
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These are the best chair beds for hosting overnight guests if you have limited space
8 best chair beds for sitting and sleeping – space-saving overnight hosting solutions tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
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The best portable air conditioners for cooling and beating humidity
I've selected the top portable air conditioners to keep you cool this summer – and there's one to suit every budget
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I've selected the best dehumidifiers under £100 – 6 tried and tested affordable solutions to combat damp in your home
Our expert reviewers have tried and tested the cheapest dehumidifiers from ProBreeze, Russell Hobbs, and more, to find the budget dehumidifiers that still get the job done
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Level up your outdoors with these 9 best fire pits – our favourite designs for cosy evening gatherings
Get set for evenings al fresco with our edit of the best fire pits for the patio and garden
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I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best Nespressos
These four Nespresso machines will upgrade your mornings – and afternoons – with hassle-free coffee
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The best blenders on the market in the UK - reviewed by experts
Our favourite blenders for blitzing up smoothies, soup, ice and protein shakes
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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
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My dog and I tested the best vacuums for pet hair in our fluff-filled home – these are the only 6 I'd recommend
Find the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair with our expert reviews
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I’m a cleaning editor, and these are the 6 best upholstery cleaners I rate to refresh sofas, curtains and carpets
These are the cleaning and stain-removal staples I think everyone should have in their caddy
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The best pod coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
These are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
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I tested the best air purifiers against smoke, cooking smells and everyday allergens – these are the 6 I'd pick for a healthy home
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality, as tested by the Ideal Home team
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I’ve spent hours tracking down where to buy the best garden furniture – after trying countless outdoor sets, sofas and garden chairs, these are the places I'd recommend
These are the top 14 brands and retailers to shop garden furniture from this summer and beyond
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I’m a lazy cleaner, but the best vacuum mops offer twice the clean with half the effort — and after testing, these are my top 3 picks
I'm a little obsessed with vacuum mops, and these three have won me over more than most
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I’m a cleaning editor, and these are the best cleaning products that *actually* work – and the ones I use in my own home
This is exactly what you should have under your kitchen sink...
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The 7 best mattress protectors tried and tested – I've found the best waterproof, cooling, and budget options from M&S, Dunelm, and more
The best mattress protectors for keeping your mattress in top condition – we've tried and tested options from Marks & Spencer, Panda, Dunelm, and many more to bring you our top recommendations
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Best cordless vacuum cleaner 2025 – 9 models I’d pick after rigorous testing and real-world home trials
Make cleaning convenient with the 9 best cordless vacuum cleaners that the Ideal Home team can't live without
