Latest Buying Guides
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How we test mattresses at Ideal Home
Our in-house mattress review process puts bestselling and newly launched mattresses through their paces to find our tried-and-tested favourites – here's how...
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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
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The 10 best mattress toppers I've tested – offering comfort, cushioning, and value for money
After putting each of these mattress pads through Ideal Home's testing process, I think these are the best mattress toppers to invest in
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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 9 best pillows for all sleep styles – I've tested over 50 options to shortlist my top recommendations
As Ideal Home's Sleep Editor, I've tried and tested over 50 pillows during the past four years. These are my nine top recommendations for side, back, and front sleepers
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I've selected the top dehumidifiers for banishing damp and drying laundry fast – tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Alongside the team of in-house experts, I've selected the best dehumidifiers from Meaco, Pro Breeze, and more
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I’ve spent months testing the best mops – these are my top picks, from budget to battery-powered models
Keep your floors sparkling with the best mops to suit every floor type
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I’ve spent over 300 hours testing vacuum cleaners – these are my top-rated models to suit every household
The must-have models I’d recommend to family and friends
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I've selected the best steam irons for powerful crease removal – 6 of the top models tried and tested on real laundry
These are the best steam irons the Ideal Home team has tested for wrinkle-free clothes
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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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I’ve searched high and low for the best Christmas lights – these are the prettiest and most original designs you can still shop now
Christmas decor is quickly selling out this year – but these stylish and fun Christmas lights are still available to buy
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Where to buy a sofa – I’ve tried over 200 sofas and these are the 13 brands I trust the most
As a Room Decor editor, I’ve spent over 30 hours testing sofas – and these are the brands and retailers I would buy my sofa from
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I've spent the last year testing the best budget mattresses under £500 – these are my 3 top recommendations
If you're looking for a cheaper mattress, these are the ones to shop
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The best mattresses – tested by our experts for a great night’s sleep
Top recommendations for all budgets and sleepers, from Simba, Emma, Tempur, Hypnos, and more
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I put the best electric blankets and heated throws to the test – these are my 6 top recommendations
Tried and tested, these are the best electric blankets and heated throws you can buy – from luxury dual-controlled doubles to the most affordable heated blankets
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I never really understood the hype around robot vacuum cleaners – but these 6 models converted me to hands-free cleaning
I tested top models from Eufy, Shark, Hoover and more
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The best artificial Christmas trees are quickly selling out – these are the top-rated ones still available today, but be quick
From John Lewis to The White Company, these are the 11 best fake Christmas trees for every budget that you can shop now
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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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Where to buy quick delivery sofas – the 9 brands and retailers that can guarantee your new sofa will arrive before Christmas
This is where to shop for sofas if you’re short on time and need it to arrive by Christmas
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Best electric heaters, tried and tested
These 8 buys are my top picks for heating the room you’re in
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Forget the rest, these are the 3 best air fryers to buy now – I've narrowed it down after testing dozens of them
Here's the ultimate shortlist
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I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the 3 best Dyson vacuum cleaners that are *actually* worth the price tag
If you're looking for a Dyson vacuum cleaner, these are my top picks
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The best bean-to-cup coffee machines I've reviewed
For at-home coffee, these machines give you an unbeatable experience
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I've tested the best cordless, corded and robot Shark vacuums – these are my top-rated models (and many are currently on sale!)
Find the best Shark vacuum for every home and budget with our top picks of cordless, upright, and handheld models
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and tested
The best cooling mattress toppers for a cooler and more breathable sleep – tried and tested options from Simba, Panda, Emma, Silentnight, and more
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I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the best cordless vacuum cleaners you can buy for grab-and-go cleaning
My top-rated cordless models from Shark, Dyson, Gtech and more
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and ranked
I've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
