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14 best sofas – I’ve tried over 200 sofas and these are the most comfortable and stylish ones I’ve sat on
From budget to luxury, corner to storage sofas, this guide to best sofas has the perfect one for everybody
By Sara Hesikova
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Looking for an affordable air fryer? I've tested the four very best air fryers under £100
I've reviewed a selection of budget-friendly air fryers that won’t break the bank
By Helen McCue
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I’ve spent over 300 hours testing the best vacuum cleaners – these are the 9 I’d recommend to friends and family
Must-have models from the likes of Dyson, Shark and more
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’ve spent months testing the best mops in my home — these are the top-rated models I’d recommend for all floor types
These are undoubtedly the best mops for laminate, vinyl, amtico, tiled and even hardwood floors
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a gardens editor and these are the 6 best secateurs around
These tools make pruning fun!
By Sophie King
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The 8 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 eight top recommendations for side, back, and front sleepers
By Amy Lockwood
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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
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’ve spent the last four years testing bedding – these are the best duvet covers and bedding sets you can buy
Update your bedroom in an instant with these tried and tested duvet covers and stylish set - plain, patterned and floral
By Amy Lockwood
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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
By Molly Cleary
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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
By Molly Cleary
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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
By Lauren Bradbury
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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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.
By Rachel Ogden
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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
By Jenny McFarlane
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The 7 best portable BBQs for convenience and easy grilling
Grill anywhere with these portable options
By Molly Cleary
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I tested 6 of the best silk pillowcases – after two months of sleeping on them, these are the ones I'd buy again
This is how silk pillowcases from Blissy, John Lewis, and more, performed
By Amy Lockwood
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The 5 best charcoal BBQs for hassle-free grilling and incredible flavour
Our tried-and-tested favourites
By Molly Cleary
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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
By Amy Lockwood
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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
By Jenny McFarlane
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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
By Amy Lockwood
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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
By Sasha Muller
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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
By Molly Cleary
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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
By Molly Cleary
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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
By Lauren Bradbury
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Lauren Bradbury
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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...
By Lauren Bradbury


