Care and cleaning
Take a look at these clever care & cleaning guides for every room in your home. Keep your home and furniture in pristine condition with our hacks and how to guides. Having a clean and tidy home is one of the easiest ways to immediately improve your day-to-day quality of life.
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Best upholstery cleaner – 8 brilliant buys to tackle tough stains
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43 easy cleaning jobs to do – for every room of the house
Start the new year with a clean home that feels as good as new
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How to get rid of bed bugs – 10 safe and easy ways to banish bed bugs fast
Follow our simple guide on how to get rid of bed bugs and make sure they don't return
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18 best cleaning products as recommended by the Ideal Home team
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How to clean gutters: easy ways to care for guttering to prevent water damage
Don’t wait until there’s a problem – with leaves dropping and wet weather, it’s best to check them now
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How to get rid of damp, condensation and mould in your home
With damp a common problem in UK homes, we’ve identified the major causes and found out how to prevent condensation and mould from building up
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How to get rid of flies in the house: including genius water trick causing a buzz online
Banish these pesky insects from your home with one of these harmless hacks
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How to care for wooden kitchen worktops – prepping, cleaning and oiling tips
Keep your kitchen looking its best by making sure your wooden worktops are oiled regularly. Here’s what you need to do…
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How to get rid of mosquitoes – 8 ways to repel them from your home
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How to clean a microwave with lemon, washing-up liquid, baking soda and more
Micro-wave goodbye to dirt, grease and stains
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How to clean a burnt pan using salt, cola, baking soda – and other techniques
Who's ready to roll up their sleeves?
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How to clean a blender or food processor
Wondering how to clean your blender or food processor? Here are some of our quick tips
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How to clean an air fryer in five easy steps
Wondering how to clean an air fryer? Try these five steps
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How to unblock a toilet – the quickest and easiest ways to unclog a WC
Follow our step-by-step guide to unblocking a toilet
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How to clean and restore garden furniture to save buying new
Is your outdoor furniture looking a bit shabby? Here are all the tips you need to restore garden furniture, and take it from lacklustre to lovely in hours.
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How to clean windows – tips for getting streak-free sparkling windows inside and out
Let in the sunshine in with our window cleaning ideas for perfect panes
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How to clean a radiator, according to experts – and why it can help save on energy bills
That layer of dust could be costing your more than looks
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How to prevent a home fire - what causes them and how to keep your house fire safe
The most common causes of fires, how to tackle them and practice fire safety at home
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How to clean a washing machine – banish mould, bad odours and residues
Your clothes won't be clean if your washing machine isn't
