Latest Buying Guides
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Forget the rest, these are the 3 best air fryers to buy in the UK – I've narrowed it down after testing dozens of themThis shortened list offers something for everyone
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I test vacuums for a living, and these are the 6 handheld models I’d recommend for quick cleans in the home (and the car!)The best handheld vacuum cleaners for speedy cleans, awkward corners and a crumb-free car
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I've selected the best heated clothes airers and drying pods that dry clothes fast, so you can save time and moneyThese tried and tested picks dry laundry faster indoors
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I tested the best air purifiers against dust, cooking smells and smoke – these are the 6 I’d pick for a healthy home this winterThe best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality, as tested by the Ideal Home team
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My dog and I have spent months testing the best vacuums for pet hair – these are the top models that got my (and Barney’s) approvalThe best pet vacuums ranked by their hair pick-up, dander buster and odour-eliminating technologies
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The best pod coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home teamThese are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
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The best fans for a comfortable home environment year-roundWe've tried and tested bestselling fans from the likes of Meaco, Duux, Dyson and more
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The best bean-to-cup coffee machines I've reviewedFor at-home coffee, these machines give you an unbeatable experience
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The best carpet cleaners for professional-looking results at home – my top picks as Ideal Home’s Floorcare ExpertI put carpet cleaners from big brands like VAX, Bissell and Shark up against felt-tip, tea and mud stains
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We tested the best ironing boards in 2026 to easily de-crease your laundry pileOur picks of the best ironing boards from Brabantia, Joseph Joseph, Beldray and more
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The best memory foam pillows I've tested – my 6 top recommendations from Panda, Tempur, and moreI've slept on them all, and these are the best brands of memory foam pillows to shop
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and rankedI've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
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Best electric heaters, tried and testedThese 6 buys are my top picks for heating the room you’re in
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I’m a Cleaning and Floorcare Editor, and these are the best steam cleaners and mops you can buy for whole-home cleaningBanish grime and blitz bacteria with these top-rated steam cleaners and mops
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I tested 6 of the best silk pillowcases – after six months of sleeping on them, these are the ones I'd buy againThis is how silk pillowcases from Blissy, M&S, John Lewis, and more, performed
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We've found 3 of the best woks for stir-friesMake stir-fries in a jiffy with the best wok
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I've spent over 10,000 hours testing the best mattresses for side sleepers – these 3 are the winnersIf you sleep on your side, these are the 3 mattresses you'll want on your radar
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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 picksI'm a little obsessed with vacuum mops, and these three have won me over more than most
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The best mattresses – tested by our experts for a great night’s sleepTop recommendations for all budgets and sleepers, from Simba, Emma, Tempur, Hypnos, and more
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If I could take just 6 pairs of secateurs into 2026 with me, it would be theseThey make pruning so much easier
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and testedChoose the best filter coffee machine for you, so you can sip a freshly-made cup at the touch of a button, at any time of day
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Our tried and tested top non-stick pans for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-friesWe've done the flipping and sticking so you don't have to
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Best Henry vacuum cleaners – the 6 reliable and hard-working models I’d pick for a spotless homeThese Henry vacuums are guaranteed to help you clean your home with a smile
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6 of the best knife sets I've tried, including top picks with in-built sharpeners from Ninja, Joseph Joseph and morePick up the best knife set for your kitchen with our reviews of knife blocks from Zwilling, Robert Welch, and more
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Ideal Home's top 10 food processors, tried and tested by the teamWe've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
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I’ve spent months testing the best mops – these are my top picks, from budget to battery-powered modelsKeep your floors sparkling with the best mops to suit every floor type
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How we test mattresses at Ideal HomeOur in-house mattress review process puts bestselling and newly launched mattresses through their paces to find our tried-and-tested favourites – here's how...
