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
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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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
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How to change a tap washer – stop the dripping in minutes
Cure the dripping by learning how to change a washer on a tap, a simple DIY skill that should take minutes
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Best upholstery cleaner – 5 top buys to add to your cleaning cupboard
Buy the best upholstery cleaner to keep your sofa, rugs, curtains and more, all looking fresh and brand new
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How to get rid of ants – safe and simple ways using natural remedies to keep homes ant-free
Here's how to get rid of ants and keep them out of your kitchen and home for good
