<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Floorcare ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/home-appliances/floorcare Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I tested a new cordless vacuum from an under-the-radar brand in my chaotic family home – it's smart, sleek, and its edge cleaning is a game-changer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/dreame-v20-pro-cordless-stick-vacuum-review 6RyMc3XXBw9NdsPta8fG99 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How we test steam cleaners and mops at Ideal Home – the exact review process we follow and what we look for in a 5-star model ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/how-we-test-steam-cleaners-and-mops ydynBhcFNPY9SkT5ieLDHc Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My sparkling floors always get so many compliments – these are the two appliances I have to thank for that (and which one I think is better) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/steam-mop-vs-vacuum-mop VaEQMmACAH6NnQPH6yd8Sg Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Dyson's newest (and most affordable) wet floor cleaner – the performance won me over, but there's a catch ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/dyson-pencilwash-wet-floor-cleaner-review sLYfNfwFAFf92dfLwLXyPE Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested a ‘smart’ carpet cleaner that leaves floors usable again in under half an hour – it’s lightweight, powerful and seriously convenient ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/tineco-carpet-one-cruiser-smart-carpet-cleaner-review 7JFia4s9U3gwjpwMGhHksj Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally! Shark has released an auto-empty cordless vacuum cleaner suitable for smaller homes – and it’s a game-changer for pet owners ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/shark-powerdetect-speed-clean-and-empty-pet-pro-ia3241ukt-review eaZmdnWqANoY5p5yi4b3iT Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, Shark and Dyson! I tested a new cordless vacuum cleaner that’s given the big brands a serious run for their money ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/halo-capsule-xr-cordless-vacuum-cleaner-review HhBjrnicLrsX5ADjUmkun3 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:49:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ I don’t have the space to store a full-size carpet cleaner in my small home – this is how I refresh my carpets for spring without one ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/how-i-refresh-my-carpets-without-a-carpet-cleaner PnX3wwscf6Bz4gRx4UBcqj Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used this heated spot cleaner to refresh all the floors and upholstery in my home – it tackles stains in seconds, and I’m seriously impressed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/halo-hotspot-heated-spot-washer-review 4XAEGrcGc7PQsRvmaScB3V Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My nan convinced me to swap my high-tech vacuum for this old-school alternative – it’s £100s cheaper and so easy to use ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/gtech-carpet-sweeper-first-try eR9af5U5dYDkcTBAEGDKQo Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I let Eufy’s newest robot vacuum loose in my busy family home – this is how it navigated scattered toys and messy mealtimes ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/eufy-robot-vacuum-omni-c28-review Eu3t6ni4y9R5k6sxxhYrRV Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ As a robot vacuum cleaner convert, this is my one piece of advice for anyone buying their first robot vacuum this spring ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/first-time-robot-vacuum-purchase-advice kNF5wzvW8NvqBXcFzDfP7Q Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped my expensive Shark vacuum mop for this budget-friendly alternative – it’s £150 cheaper but still does a stellar job ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/beldray-all-in-one-multi-surface-floor-cleaner-review wZZ3n8Do7RzJcGDuyd3hnf Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ How we test carpet cleaners – the exact review process we follow and the key features we look for in a 5-star model ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/how-we-test-carpet-cleaners Bfxp7MvNaCo7sKDyu44bzA Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:05:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Dyson’s newest (and most hygienic) hard floor cleaner – but this is why I’m sticking with their older model ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/dyson-clean-and-wash-hygiene-hard-floor-cleaner-review AREufXQzvPZyXvnvN94MTm Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was one of the first to try out the Shark EveryMess – this is the good, the bad, and the ugly you need to know before you buy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/shark-everymess-carpet-cleaner-first-try U5eAMfcQT53owgarzGEdPT Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I knew this handheld vacuum cleaner meant business from the moment I started testing – it’s a powerful, compact dust-buster ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/black-and-decker-dustbuster-pivot-handheld-vacuum-cleaner-review 9gm6chCQjwCQgY64Wm7Fmj Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally! Dyson is releasing an *affordable* wet floor cleaner that won’t break the bank – and it’ll be more manoeuvrable than ever ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/dyson-pencilwash-first-look cBM7qCAqu7eiEiatMff8eR Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Flipping brilliant! I tested Shark’s dual-sided steam mop – it’s a no-fuss design that delivers impressive results ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/shark-klik-n-flip-automatic-steam-mop-s6003uk-review phzREtMBP3uf6mckLSWEXT Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn't realise how filthy my carpets were until I used this at-home Rug Doctor – it's hard to beat for professional-looking results ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/rug-doctor-deep-upright-carpet-cleaner-review UtbLk2LewFnNZ894ZoGcB7 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why does my robot vacuum cleaner keep getting stuck? This is what the experts say, and the simple ways to fix it yourself ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/why-your-robot-vacuum-cleaner-keeps-getting-stuck uyeHHnaaVaFzX7K45b3fQ5 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:30:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wish I didn’t love Dyson’s PencilVac as much as I do – but after three months of testing, I can’t get enough of this quirky cordless ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/dyson-pencilvac-fluffycones-cleaner-review 2kLVPjMCMMYGAPkt7Q6jdH Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ What happens when the iconic Henry cylinder vacuum ditches its cord? I tested it to find out (and spoiler alert: I loved it) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/henry-hvb160-cordless-cylinder-vacuum-cleaner-review A8vyN76bR9NFMPP7WAFPhm Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new VAX vacuum proves that corded is cool again – I haven’t had to pick up my cordless in weeks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/vax-liftout-reach-pet-design-vacuum-cleaner-review ZdsuF2giYe9aByGwVEDwwm Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, cordless vacuums – this is why I’m encouraging all of my friends and family to invest in a corded vacuum this year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/why-corded-vacuums-will-be-bigger-than-ever-in-2026 koHWEcSRiMVKB4YRCJ6RKJ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:41:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi has loads of clever cleaning products hitting the middle aisle – but it’s this £17 handheld vacuum that impressed me the most ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/aldi-handheld-vacuum e8qgPaR8JDpc5ofBt2i98j Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used Shark’s vacuum mop to clean baked beans, eggs and flour off my kitchen floor – it’s my new must-have for messy mealtimes ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/shark-hydrovac-cordless-hard-floor-cleaner-wd210uk-review yFz4iAvVAXrmtsrWpXcWAi Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stacey Solomon has been raving about this £100 Shark Vacuum Mop – it helps the laziest of cleaners achieve spotless floors ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/stacey-solomon-shark-vacuum-mop tEKVQVgbkakkWShyF5fQBC Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new robot vacuum cleaner will make your home smell like a spa – it’s the hands-free hero you didn’t know you needed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/eufy-robot-vacuum-omni-s2-launch CndwsXe4dvBVn5FcuWRyum Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I cleaned every surface in my home with Lakeland’s 2-in-1 steam mop – it’s an affordable, chemical-free option that’s ideal for the everyday ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/lakeland-2-in-1-steam-mop-review MRLoZSXpTn62f4XZrVmo9Y Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped my Dyson V8 Absolute for the Dyson V11 Advanced – it’s the upgrade my carpets desperately needed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/dyson-v11-advanced-vacuum-cleaner-review 8kQocBEcEGeNjGuGudzyBC Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We’re a hairy household,’ Vicky Pattison reveals the vacuum she uses to keep her home spotless – she says it tackles everything from hair extensions to dog fur ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/vicky-pattison-dyson-v16-piston-animal-vacuum-cleaner SUYdPL9iSCj5ZLx7VnAxoD Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It’s almost impossible to buy a cordless vacuum for under £200 – I tested one that’s just £160, and it’s a hard floor hero ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/beldray-airfinity-cordless-vacuum-cleaner-review xxbaNNKvPyBfAqjSdBtDM8 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked floorcare experts how to keep my floors pristine while hosting this Christmas – these are the 4 things they told me to do ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/how-to-protect-floors-over-christmas YPix8iQeErpqpPgzynRHpG Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low price ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/lidl-silvercrest-robot-vacuum-cleaner-with-mop-function kt29dJnM4LJhiDrw4jnqtT Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Dyson PencilVac is here! I tried the ‘world’s slimmest vacuum’ before anyone else, and it’s ideal for grab-go-cleaning ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/dyson-december-2025-floorcare-launches UzyYcfguFroeNNZRD6EEUa Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My poor carpets put up with a lot from my three kids – Karcher’s compact new spot cleaner left them looking as good as new ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/karcher-se-2-spot-care-spot-cleaner pBiFxkpECuRpaBRf2AGZfS Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Roomba’s new flagship robot vacuum cleaner – it’s super stylish, and will leave your hard floors sparkling ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/irobot-roomba-max-705-combo-robot-vacuum-and-mop-review DbZLWdiKsnWL69re2i6DRn Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ This electric mop is my best-kept secret – now I’m lifting the lid on how I keep my floors so clean during the winter months ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/karcher-ewm-2-electric-wipe-mop-first-look CY86qgRqyfWbntGzU7imbJ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:04:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Hoover’s new cordless vacuum cleaner – it has ideal features you’ll *actually* use and a game-changing attachment for pet owners ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/hoover-hf6-turbo-sense-pet-cordless-vacuum-review VthSZounkAV2GDvPjyYYq6 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ My vacuum (and its tools) are responsible for so much clutter in my home – but this is the game-changing storage solution I'm buying to put an end to it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/amazon-dyson-vacuum-stand-holder qEdRMvFNy5KmnZFDrcjwa4 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:50:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a floorcare expert but secretly hate cleaning – this is the vacuum hack that’s sliced my cleaning time in half ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/why-you-need-more-than-one-vacuum-cleaner kiTWzeLPqgVVQ4YJ5pNqsH Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shark’s bestselling cordless vacuum has already sold out, but I’ve found a secret stash on Amazon for half price ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/shark-stratos-amazon-deal-black-friday-2025 5GgnR2g9M8KxaC22RNxcpV Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m obsessed with my robot vacuum and vacuum mop – but if I had to choose, this is the one I’d recommend to family and friends ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/robot-vacuum-vs-vacuum-mop 3byNKnEzwUQfkAzZSvfT5a Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I love it so much I’ve already bought two more!’ – this £15 Amazon bestseller is a must-have for all homes this winter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/muddy-mat-absorbent-microfibre-door-mat fWFSmyfM2WGpJ8vtC2GWrb Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:08:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this cute and compact spot cleaner in my home – it's the first cleaning gadget that's actually been a hit with my kids! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/gtech-koala-spot-cleaner-review NwJNHBVJZxwuumf7jx7UFD Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ultimate Guide to Floorcare ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/home-appliances/floorcare LxG3Xcjy8ZZtJvhaeWpb8M Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:33:19 +0000 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:40:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, cordless vacuums! Shark’s powerful corded model has won me over – it's big, bold and seriously impressive ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/shark-powerdetect-powered-lift-away-upright-pet-vacuum-cleaner-review 8cYrSZaAAfXQHr2GGp6MrG Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ This mistake is drastically draining your vacuum’s battery – and experts say we’re all guilty of doing it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/mistakes-that-drain-a-cordless-vacuum-battery gjWTJgYGutyLMK9ZLewKaU Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:08:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn't expect Lakeland's £99 cordless vacuum to impress me – but it’s the best budget-friendly model I’ve tested so far ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/lakeland-lightweight-2-in-1-cordless-vacuum-review rT5mnBahuGrByVGB7De4XU Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:42 +0000