<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Cleaning ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ ‘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 one ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/lauren-goodger-kitchen-bin-debate YfNEEZjcjBUxZ3pB2SQ4A9 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:25:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things people with incredible-smelling homes always clean with – game-changing tools and products that tackle two jobs in one ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/things-people-with-incredible-smelling-homes-always-clean-with n3kE9cBEftUdgkjGxoNvm7 Mon, 25 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:27:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that people with a dust-free home always do – game-changing tools and techniques to help you spend less time cleaning ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/things-that-people-with-a-dust-free-home-always-do y3kDsJfXzQWWztjkSH6gxZ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This budget-friendly steam cleaner refreshed my sofa, wall tiles and windows – and I even used it to iron my son’s school uniform! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/beldray-digital-handheld-steam-cleaner-review xprgg5SPtEfqUgvxpqQvai Sun, 17 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things you should never put in a kitchen bin, according to pros – you’d never guess how dangerous these common household items can be ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/things-you-should-never-put-in-a-kitchen-bin 9NurcSw6esZ7iYozZJvbAa Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smelly bins could land you a hefty bin, waste experts reveal – everything you need to know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/smelly-bin-fine BkrPSANiMQbgDpw2mHDxyN Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Only the most efficient cleaners use these steam cleaner hacks in their home – I swear by them as Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/steam-cleaner-hacks 9GqzdUpqa9myPsfJZkF3ui Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waste experts reveal what to put in a compost bin vs a food waste bin – mistaking the two could cost you a healthy garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/differences-between-food-waste-bin-and-compost-bin 3V4H2Q63WQ8xC9zA8Yk52K Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Banish bad smells from your food waste bin with this simple cleaning trick – all you need is this 1 cupboard essential ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/how-to-stop-a-food-waste-bin-smelling 5nqRjA8Qx3S4ifUwvUbBAB Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 scents ants hate, and how to use them to stop these pests plaguing your home and garden this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/scents-ants-hate CLBpFzNqXbkvUqKwsvmdP9 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:48:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA’s £5 food waste bin makes following new recycling rules easy and stylish – this odour-proof bin is also perfect for tiny spaces ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/ikea-farmarkvast-food-waste-bin DE5cWxNrxM7XSmGguXfHc Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts are warning homeowners to think before they spray when spring cleaning this month – your favourite houseplant could be paying the price ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/warning-not-to-use-cleaning-products-near-houseplants qW2BT5pkwEE2HSoDD3qTvg Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is selling a clever mattress vacuum for under £25 that banishes allergens, mites and bacteria with zero chemicals ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/aldi-ambiano-mites-vacuum-cleaner VJcbZYpYZgL4HnFVrxd7jK Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 79councils across England are exempt from new recycling rules up till 2043 – check if yours is one of them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/councils-delaying-new-recycling-rules xYXszZuyRQJn6N7VgNcF7C Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waste experts reveal how to deter flies from your food waste bin this summer – 3 easy fixes to make following new recycling rules a breeze ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/how-to-deter-flies-from-food-waste-bin sLVravnuxv9fcrWBtpjrUU Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I banished funky fridge smells using this handy £22 gadget – and it’ll keep eliminating odours for the next 10 years without needing refills ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/vitesy-deo-odour-eliminator sitRKU7PGzvtZ7bWfsgYZZ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Councils may not take your food waste bin if you use the wrong liner – everything you need to know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/food-waste-bin-simpler-recycling-rules g7iqw7WuNQj5J2DeCbTCs4 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:53:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is what can go in your recycling and food waste bin under the new, simpler recycling rules that came into force this week in England ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/what-can-go-in-your-recycling-new-simpler-rules-2026 UURPAJhTZAjKidBRHLzD6k Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:22:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 collected ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/denise-welch-brent-council-bin-dispute 7rbYuYcDVpXATDuNZcVuEA Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Candle jars, vases and drinking glasses won't be accepted in recycling from April 2026 – here's everything you need to know about the new rules ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/april-2026-england-recycling-rules ZP6TfdSUTrmRy9cqC9yhLE Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:07:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I recommend this handy mini countertop vacuum to everyone I meet – but I can’t stop thinking about these perfect pastel alternatives ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/qvc-simpli-countertop-vacuum-cleaner cHdXs5Zod9JNJicjGoXDhk Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 schedule ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/3-30-cleaning-method 93px8zmGUy8o4juDim3o3 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve streamlined my spring cleaning routine with these game-changing essentials – must-have tools and products that have cut my cleaning time in half ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/spring-cleaning-essentials-2026 Rgf5tyoxW3QFMMEES5r53F Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ TikTok convinced me to clean my oven with cling film – trust me, this low-effort hack is a game-changer for lazy cleaners ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/tiktok-cling-film-oven-cleaning-hack mYLdLzBZh2Xty7J9J4qes7 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 surprising things you can clean in a dishwasher – the ultimate cheat sheet for lazy cleaners ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/things-you-can-clean-in-a-dishwasher p5y9m6mtmNGZW3gyCdcMYc Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 5 things I clean while I’m sleeping – lazy home cleaning hacks you can replicate with your eyes closed (quite literally!) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/overnight-cleaning-hacks x2GMyGH9Qjz5H5p4RawKFG Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl is launching clever make-your-own-cleaning-kits that rival Joseph Joseph – they’re ideal if you lack storage space at home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/lidl-make-your-own-cleaning-kit KyrHfS7hRjcGf5a3mGWBE7 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:35:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cleaning experts warn that you should replace this kitchen item every week ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/cleaning-experts-dish-sponge-warning 9wDRv5u9mzoj3ZNnBwALQ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My nan introduced me to this old-school cleaning tool – now I won’t dust my house without it (and it’s professional cleaner-approved!) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/why-you-should-dust-with-a-feather-duster rFPtNQVQ8XVpDzXuEetiVT Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:11:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use this Joseph Joseph cleaning set every day – but I’ve spotted IKEA has an almost-identical alternative that’s £50 cheaper ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/ikea-pepprig-cleaning-set XkEaDF6UrnQYydKpRprvuB Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Only washing-up pros know how handy this clever dish drainer from Argos is – it makes the process far easier and more hygienic ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/argos-home-dish-rack-with-built-in-drainer 3ZE9TXfAcS6QViFLPCxjnY Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I couldn’t believe how much gunge it removed!’ – this £6.99 Amazon bestseller will clean your fridge and keep your food fresher for longer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/amazon-vaktop-fridge-drain-hole-cleaning-tool QqgxZmeLpmRyBkUhQ8hevT Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:19:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ The destructive pest sneaking into your home on secondhand furniture – this is how to check you're not bringing it in with your latest eBay find ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/how-to-spot-woodworm PCrJMUcCZcmig98s9J9kuZ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ William Morris At Home has just launched the prettiest collection of cleaning products – with an iconic bottle you won’t want to miss ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/william-morris-purdy-and-figg-cleaning-launch UKw7PgM2zsP8bYnsRW5ANJ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:45:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dunelm's new silicone dishwasher bags are so smart, I can’t believe I’ve lived without them – they’re ideal for securing small utensils ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/dunelm-dishwasher-bags bgPqyCSpj3EcZATC84dMG4 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sort Your Life Out’s Iwan Carrington shares how you can clean your entire home while fitting it around your lifestyle – it’s the perfect way to avoid overwhelm ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/iwan-carrington-tips-to-overcome-cleaning-overwhelm DhtD7duaTUS4e6Wds53SVe Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I live in a damp Victorian home – this is the 10-minute ‘opening shift’ routine I swear by to keep my house condensation-free ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/opening-shift-method-for-condensation FRJMBuqApqdiEzW2fEQqNS Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m flipping the script on how I clean in 2026 – why I’m vowing to clean *less* this year (and why you should too) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/new-year-cleaning-resolutions-2026 cqAvvz8fGADA2qGYQJYcag Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 'annoying' cleaning jobs to get on top of this January – your future self will thank you ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/annoying-cleaning-jobs-to-get-on-top-of-in-january BzyVFRcTRf5HusqVVuCNBg Sat, 03 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I stopped trying to clean my whole house at once – one hotspot a day is the habit that finally stuck and actually works ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/one-hotspot-a-day-cleaning-method RGxDgjBtfyvVJKh2EJspHJ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 cleaning and DIY jobs I always do when putting away my Christmas decorations to make the transition into the new year easier ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/jobs-i-always-do-when-putting-away-christmas-decorations 2G9Ao2JpGLy82NiurLSHA5 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can’t get to the shops? This is the only product you need to tackle Christmas stains – and it’s already under your sink ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/white-vinegar-christmas-stain-removal wJoj88gPbgq2E6fPxy3zFJ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 ways to use Christmas tree needles around your home to make your house cleaner and smell fresher ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/ways-to-use-pine-needles-inside-the-home EtoRstckuWLrTUcgU9Yuk7 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've just discovered wheelie bin compactors – and they're a Christmas rubbish game-changer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/wheelie-bin-compactor mtuwHjaUGMUSQVeGR5h7C6 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:45:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Things you’re forgetting to clean that are making your house STINK this Christmas – and yes, your tree is one of them! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/things-youre-forgetting-to-clean-making-your-house-smell-at-christmas oiDoWqdEgUyK7DVBpSa3g9 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'These little hotspots are touched constantly but rarely cleaned' – the one cleaning job people forget before guests arrive (and why it matters in flu season) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/one-place-you-might-be-forgetting-to-clean-before-christmas G2ARMzea8Pw89ECNYvsrmW Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:11:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ We’ve all been cleaning our ovens wrong – experts say this is the one spot we all miss (and it’s making it look filthy) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/cleaning-gap-between-an-oven-door k9HX7DuF5aphugW9zTPsBa Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t throw your rice water down the sink! This is why you should be using this ‘magic in a bottle’ to clean your home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/cleaning-with-rice-water PrjTrJhP6QD6rJKaqFfwSG Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I want to believe it is magic' – Vicky Pattison reveals the £4.99 cleaning buy she swears by to keep her Scandi-style home and walls scruff-free ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/vicky-pattison-magic-eraser VmznnLHchDvWGAMVMWX2mF Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Before you do your big Christmas shop, you need to try this clever trick to defrost your freezer quickly – all you need is aluminium foil ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/how-to-get-rid-of-ice-in-a-freezer-with-aluminium-foil o9hPeUEcPCtJQzARJbePY7 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000