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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The flies buzzing around your fruit bowl are not fruit flies – pest experts reveal what they really are, and how to get rid of themThese flies can lay 500 to 2,000 eggs in their short lifespan
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to remove mould from kitchen and bathroom sealant without using any chemicalsAnd keep it away for good
By Lauren Bradbury
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Only laundry pros know how handy this clever clothes line from Argos is – it’s perfect for tiny gardensIt's the time of year when drying clothes outside is a must!
By Kezia Reynolds
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The cleaning tips every pet-lover should know to keep their home spotless and hair-free – they’re *so* quick and easyNever let your four-legged friend ruin your carpet or sofa again
By Lauren Bradbury
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‘In Essex, we don’t have bins,’ Lauren Goodger has divided the internet after refusing to have a kitchen bin in her home – I asked the experts if you *really* need oneDo you have a kitchen bin? We'd love to know
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 things people with incredible-smelling homes always clean withGame-changing tools and products that tackle two jobs in one
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tried 3 viral washing machine cleaning methods – only one actually banished bad smells and mouldI assumed that bicarb and vinegar would do the trick, but I was wrong
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things that people with a dust-free home always do – game-changing tools and techniquesSo you spend less time cleaning
By Lauren Bradbury
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This budget-friendly steam cleaner refreshed my sofa, wall tiles and windows – and I even used it to iron my son’s school uniform!I can't stop using it!
By Rebecca Lawton
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How to clean a Shark vacuum filter - the essential task to keep your vacuum cleaner in full working orderWhen was the last time you cleaned your Shark vacuum filter?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Smelly bins could land you a hefty bin, waste experts reveal – everything you need to knowAs the weather heats up, now is more important than ever to keep your bins clean to prevent bad odour
By Kezia Reynolds
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Only the most efficient cleaners use these steam cleaner hacks in their home – I swear by them as Ideal Home’s Cleaning EditorI've cracked the steam cleaning code
By Lauren Bradbury
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Waste experts reveal what to put in a compost bin vs a food waste bin – mistaking the two could cost you a healthy gardenBoth are very important for the upkeep of a sustainable home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Banish bad smells from your food waste bin with this simple cleaning trick – all you need is this 1 cupboard essentialThis clever cleaning trick neutralise bad smells before you even notice them
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 scents ants hate, and how to use them to stop these pests plaguing your home and garden this summerP.S, these scents will make your home smell so good...
By Kezia Reynolds
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IKEA’s £5 food waste bin makes following new recycling rules easy and stylish – this odour-proof bin is also perfect for tiny spacesIs it just me, or does this food waste bin look really stylish?
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts are warning homeowners to think before they spray when spring cleaning this month – your favourite houseplant could be paying the priceCleaning products are putting your houseplants at risk
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi is selling a clever mattress vacuum for under £25 that banishes allergens, mites and bacteria with zero chemicalsMake cleaning your home a breeze this spring
By Kezia Reynolds
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Waste experts reveal how to deter flies from your food waste bin this summer – 3 easy fixes to make following new recycling rules a breezeUnfortunately, your food waste bin is the ideal envrionment for flies
By Kezia Reynolds
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I banished funky fridge smells using this handy £22 gadget – it works for 10 years without needing refillsIt also tackles smelly shoes, wardrobes and cars
By Lauren Bradbury
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Councils may not take your food waste bin if you use the wrong liner – everything you need to knowWhat you're required to do to dispose of food waste in England
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is what can go in your recycling and food waste bins under the new, simpler recycling rules that came into force this week in EnglandMake sure you're up to date on the dos and don'ts
By Evie Lisk
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Denise Welch slams London council for failing to collect her son’s bins – this is what you *actually* should do if your bin isn’t collectedEverything you need to know about 'Bin-gate'
By Kezia Reynolds
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Household recycling rules are changing in April – everything you need to know about what you can and can't recycleHere's everything you need to know about the new system
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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I stopped paying for a window cleaner and used these DIY window cleaning tools instead – they offer professional-looking results without the price tagYour windows will look better than ever
By Lauren Bradbury
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I recommend this handy mini countertop vacuum to everyone I meet – but I can’t stop thinking about these perfect pastel alternatives*Adds to basket immediately*
By Lauren Bradbury
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I used the 3-30 cleaning method to ‘fake’ a spring clean of my home – it was so effective that I completed my to-do list days ahead of scheduleIt’s my new low-effort way to keep my home clean and clutter-free
By Lauren Bradbury


