Latest Buying Guides
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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 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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I put the best electric blankets and heated throws to the test – these are my 5 top recommendationsTried 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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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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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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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for youBuy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
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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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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...
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I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best NespressosThese four Nespresso machines will upgrade your mornings – and afternoons – with hassle-free coffee
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I've selected the top dehumidifiers for banishing damp and drying laundry fast – tried and tested by the Ideal Home teamAlongside the team of in-house experts, I've selected the best dehumidifiers from Meaco, Pro Breeze, and more
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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 £40These popular (and affordable) coffee makers make great gifts – but which one is best?
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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 nowChristmas decor is quickly selling out this year – but these stylish and fun Christmas lights are still available to buy
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The best artificial Christmas trees are quickly selling out – these are the top-rated ones still available today, but be quickFrom 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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Where to buy quick delivery sofas – the 9 brands and retailers that can guarantee your new sofa will arrive before ChristmasThis is where to shop for sofas if you’re short on time and need it to arrive by Christmas
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6 best oil-filled radiators to stay warm and cosy this winterWe've tested the best oil-filled radiators from De'Longhi, Pro Breeze and more.
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Looking for an affordable air fryer? I've tested the four very best air fryers under £100I've reviewed a selection of budget-friendly air fryers that won’t break the bank
