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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Stop leaving your food waste bin on the kitchen worktop – this is where waste experts say you should try storing it during the summerBad bin smells plaguing your kitchen? Give this easy, free hack a try
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 ways to get flies out of the house – expert-approved ways to banish these annoying visitorsHow to maintain a fly-free home
By Tamara Kelly
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5 things to clean before going on holiday for a guaranteed soft landing when you return homeThey're so quick and easy, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a cleaning editor, and these are the best cleaning products that *actually* workThis is exactly what you should have under your kitchen sink...
By Lauren Bradbury
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I bought Lakeland’s mini vacuum cleaner over a year ago – this is why it’s still the best £20 I’ve ever spentI test expensive vacuums for a living, but I use this £20 model religiously
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 80p heatwave hack I’m using to freshen up my smelly kitchen sinkJust drop it down the drain, and let it do the hard work for you
By Lauren Bradbury
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6 kitchen cleaning jobs to complete before the July heatwave – you’ll be thanking yourself for doing these easy tasks when the heat hitsWhile the temperature is a little cooler, it's time to get ahead on these easy tasks
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’m adding this clever Joseph Joseph food waste bin to my kitchen before the July heatwave – its smart design features banishes bad smells and deters fliesIf you're sick of stinky food waste bins, this is for you
By Kezia Reynolds
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I turned my morning coffee into the ultimate fly repellent – it banished them in minutesAnd made my house smell like a coffee shop
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shark quietly dropped their most powerful handheld vacuum ever last month – I tested whether the high price tag is worth itSpoiler alert: I loved it
By Rebecca Lawton
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This £10 Amazon buy is my secret weapon for reducing the risk of summer mouldDid someone say electricity-free dehumidifier?
By Maddie Balcombe
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My dog and I put Joseph Joseph’s new cleaning tools to the test in our homeThey picked up pet hair like a magnet
By Lauren Bradbury
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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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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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5 things you should never put in a kitchen bin, according to pros – you’d never guess how dangerous these common household items can bePutting these items in your bin are a big no-no
By Kezia Reynolds
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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


