Cleaning Advice
Take a look at these clever 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
Cleaning
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Joseph Joseph has quietly slashed its prices by up to 50% – 6 products I’m rushing to buy before they sell out
And prices start from just £2
By Lauren Bradbury
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Cleaning experts say a 'vodka spritz' is all you need to keep your mattress clean – here's how to use it
Your mattress likes a cocktail just as much as you do
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts reveal the one simple ingredient that will leave your carpets smelling and looking fresh — this is how to use it
Freshen up your floors with this kitchen cupboard staple
By Rebecca Lawton
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Fabulosa’s new £1 cleaning product smells just like one of Lush’s viral fragrances - social media can’t stop singing its praises
Introducing your new favourite cleaning product
By Kezia Reynolds
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My whole family is allergic to my dog — these are the 4 things I do to get rid of pet dander in my home, so you'd never know
Every pet owner should know these
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to stop your washing machine from smelling with a few easy steps
The expert-approved guide to eradicate bad washing machine smells
By Sara Hesikova
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Joseph Joseph’s genius laundry basket just dropped to its lowest price – but only until Sunday
If you’ve been eyeing this cult-favourite product, now’s the time to snap it up for less
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Should you clean before a cleaner? 5 things you should do before they arrive
If you want to get the most out of a professional clean, preparation is key
By Katie Sims
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Easily clean bird poo off garden furniture and make it look like new with this simple 2-ingredient store cupboard mix
Bird poo is never pleasant, but this method will leave your garden furniture like new
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean your front door according to Feng Shui - remove negative energy and tick off a cleaning task in one go
Make positive energy feel like a welcome guest in your home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Flies will avoid your home if you use this one thing from your fruit bowl, pest experts say
Flies can't stand this citrus scent
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is the method Ideal Home’s editors swear by to keep fruit flies out of their homes - and you can do it too for just £2
You should definitely be testing out this method this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’ve stopped buying cleaning products from the supermarket — this is where I go to get everything I need instead (and for a bargain price)
I spend less, and they stock all of the big brands
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a floorcare expert who regularly tests cleaning products — but this 3-ingredient DIY floor cleaner is what I use for unbeatable results
It leaves my floors sparkling
By Lauren Bradbury
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Pest experts say this supermarket buy will stop flies coming in your home - and you can pick it up from the fruit and veg aisle for less than £1
Flies can't stand the smell of this salad staple
By Kezia Reynolds
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‘Städdag’ is the Swedish cleaning method I’ve been using to clean my home for months — this is why I’ll never clean any other way
The Scandinavians (and now me) swear by it
By Lauren Bradbury
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This £20 telescopic hose brush did such a good job cleaning my windows I sacked my window cleaner and saved £100
It's a game-changer for sparkling glass
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’ve been using Lakeland’s new £5 mini mop as a shower squeegee, window cleaner and damp duster — it’s the ultimate multi-purpose cleaning tool
Yep, I've added this new mini cleaning tool to my collection
By Lauren Bradbury
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Aldi is releasing a budget alternative to the cult Joseph Joseph washing up bowl – it’s just £4.99
The Joseph Joseph washing up bowl is an Ideal Home favourite - now we can't wait to try Aldi's alternative
By Kezia Reynolds
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Cleaning experts say you need a dust repellent spray to keep hay fever symptoms away – and it costs just 35p
It saves time on your cleaning schedule and alleviates symptoms
By Kezia Reynolds
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This £70 steam cleaner can clean almost anything while being both lightweight and easy to use
It's an affordable buy for smaller homes or flats too
By Annie Collyer
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I finally got my hands on Joseph Joseph’s new cleaning range — it’s a must-have for homes with limited storage space
The small space heroes have nailed it once again
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts reveal the 7 decking cleaning mistakes to avoid to prevent damage to your garden deck
Swerve these decking disasters to ensure a clean sweep across the board
By Tara King
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How to clean a dishwasher – an expert-approved step-by-step guide for sparkling dishes every time
If your glasses and crockery aren't coming out as clean as you'd expect, it's time for a deep clean
By Amy Cutmore
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Experts reveal 'wall mopping' is the high-risk, high-reward method you need to know for cleaning painted walls
Have you tried it?
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tried 3 washing machine cleaning methods — this is the only one you'll ever need to banish bad smells and mould
I assumed that bicarb and vinegar would do the trick, but I was wrong
By Lauren Bradbury
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Dyson’s new release has revolutionised the handheld vacuum cleaner — it has the power of a full-size model without the hefty price tag
We put the Dyson Car+Boat to the test to see if it's worth the premium price tag
By Katie Sims