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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
By Molly Cleary
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Best electric heaters, tried and tested
These 6 buys are my top picks for heating the room you’re in
By Sarah Handley
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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 cleaning
Banish grime and blitz bacteria with these top-rated steam cleaners and mops
By Lauren Bradbury
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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 again
This is how silk pillowcases from Blissy, M&S, John Lewis, and more, performed
By Amy Lockwood
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We've found 3 of the best woks for stir-fries
Make stir-fries in a jiffy with the best wok
By Millie Fender
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I've spent over 10,000 hours testing the best mattresses for side sleepers – these 3 are the winners
If you sleep on your side, these are the 3 mattresses you'll want on your radar
By Amy Lockwood
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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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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for you
Buy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
By Zoë Phillimore
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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
By Amy Lockwood
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and tested
Choose 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
By Ellen Manning
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Our tried and tested top non-stick pans for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-fries
We've done the flipping and sticking so you don't have to
By Molly Cleary
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Best Henry vacuum cleaners – the 6 reliable and hard-working models I’d pick for a spotless home
These Henry vacuums are guaranteed to help you clean your home with a smile
By Lauren Bradbury
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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 more
Pick up the best knife set for your kitchen with our reviews of knife blocks from Zwilling, Robert Welch, and more
By Molly Cleary
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Ideal Home's top 10 food processors, tried and tested by the team
We've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
By Molly Cleary
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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
By Lauren Bradbury
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Best pans for induction hobs – tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Investing in new pans for your energy-efficient induction hob? Here are my top picks of induction friendly cookware
By Molly Cleary
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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...
By Amy Lockwood
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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
By Molly Cleary
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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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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 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
By Lauren Bradbury
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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
By Jenny McFarlane
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I just tried 3 different Aeropress coffee makers to see which one is best to gift this Christmas – luckily, my favourite pick is under £40
These popular (and affordable) coffee makers make great gifts – but which one is best?
By Alex David
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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
By Amy Lockwood
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Amy Lockwood


