<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in House-manual ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Meaco has dropped a new portable air conditioner that is twice as quiet as its predecessors - act fast, I predict a sell-out! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/meaco-cirro-portable-air-conditioners-first-look yBGfYrgaf3sUQ2YenazBs Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This budget-friendly Vonhaus fan will be ideal for those who prefer a more gentle breeze to a powerful gust ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/vonhaus-16in-pedestal-fan-review 9TuzfsvBwa7jQzzwqVUu4m Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test vacuums in a tiny house with limited storage – these are the vacuum brands that have nailed the small-space-friendly design ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/vacuum-cleaner-brands-for-smaller-homes bLUSeW9FHtGUZTAmo6qFhX Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ One just won’t be enough! The £2 IKEA storage solution shoppers are bulk-buying to tidy up every room of their home – it's so useful ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/ikea-ostbit-plate-holder-for-storage xLMmS6Vz6obKDqqo6i4b3R Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget expensive (and bulky) carpet cleaners! I tested a £70 spot cleaner that tackled everything from sofa stains to toddler spills ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/beldray-spot-lift-pro-carpet-cleaner-review G3RfYB8de2izf6hoPQ7Dx9 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been committing this cardinal sin when it comes to my dishwasher, but curbing this habit now could help me offset the 13% price cap increase ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/energy-saving/dishwasher-habit-that-is-wasting-energy hEZR2Pm9BYQMcnGCWjLQ5h Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![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[ I ditched my bedroom wardrobes in favour of this small-space-friendly alternative – this is why I don’t regret my decision six years later ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/how-i-store-clothes-without-a-wardrobe GhWupujJT3xEcRcVHwkDS3 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shark has given its stand-out vacuum a 'luxe' looking glow-up with four sophisticated colours to choose from – you won't want to hide it in a cleaning cupboard ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/shark-powerdetect-speed-luxe-collection-launch azztt6YwzV7BsHcrMfgxWJ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stacey Solomon says this is 'THE best steamer ever' and she can't believe it's 40% off on Amazon right now – run, don't walk while it's still in stock ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/stacey-solomon-sundu-clothes-steamer-deal 9gvaQznckanTvNq2yDQ6T7 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Energy experts are encouraging homeowners to switch to fixed tariffs following the July 2026 Price Cap announcement – it can save you money and peace of mind ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/home-energy/why-you-should-switch-to-fixed-tariff-after-july-2026-price-cap-announcement UXZfdybTqsJS4agbFumQeA Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl launches an affordable solar battery to help with rising energy costs, but there’s a catch if you live in the UK ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/energy-saving/lidl-germany-solar-battery hDFXycZcYGhLVPpNU8oUrJ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 items your small kitchen really doesn’t need, according to professional organisers – and why you should declutter them right now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/things-your-small-kitchen-really-doesnt-need 7DghtMi6t6ZZGXGpxdoSFk Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beldray's £13 clever new mop cleaned my floors in record time – its game-changing feature means you can say goodbye to handling dirty cloths ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/beldray-anti-bac-clip-to-grip-all-surface-mop cnmFxTCf5D8fQNTBX3PFp4 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:25:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dunelm has just dropped a game-changing product to hide shoe storage in a tiny hallway – it’ll instantly curb clutter (and look good doing it!) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/dunelm-rowan-shoe-storage-cabinet GjcYdWWZHSeknNUK6JAMcc Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:45:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ How we test robot vacuum cleaners at Ideal Home – the key features we look for in a 5-star model ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/how-we-test-robot-vacuum-cleaners eskDFjck8znhqGP3CqwKQ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:33 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new AirCraft LUME fan is the most powerful of any I’ve tested – its clever design means you you get two fans in one, plus it's whisper-quiet ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/aircraft-lume-quiet-air-circulator-fan-review rwcvPdRdQpL6kFvdpHukCb Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that people with a tidy freezer always have – game-changing additions that will maximise space and reduce food waste ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/things-that-people-with-a-tidy-freezer-always-have VhzwXX9zMgf3F9A8e9zmhD Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson has launched a portable fan for under £100 — it's already sold out once, but I've just spotted it back in stock ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/dyson-hush-jet-mini-first-look xj8ctzw28uuPNXiB3BFYQi Fri, 29 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:37:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that people with a tidy outdoor space always have – space-savvy solutions to declutter and organise your garden for summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/things-that-people-with-a-tidy-outdoor-space-always-have bXaDK9kPWh2PJgFgABUnxj Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If your home is too hot and stuffy during the day, you need to make this one easy and free change – you’ll see a big difference ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/home-energy/keep-blinds-drawn-during-a-heatwave 4ehKxBAtDTv6rWMASSqxEi Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi’s £3 misting fan is the portable cooling option you need to sweaty commutes – it’s perfect for keeping cool on the go ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/aldi-ambiano-misting-fan Td4aGywpsepzvrUQVXkx9T Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you really have to vent a portable air conditioner outside? Air con pros share why it’s so crucial to get this step right ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/do-portable-air-conditioners-have-to-be-vented-outside duRDf22SPttK6JbDNHH463 Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:56:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shark’s viral portable fan is on sale and under £100 – be quick, it’s already starting to sell out ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/shark-flexbreeze-hydrogo-fan-sale-may-2026 jD2wsTSCehtXijJznPj2r5 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's £40 air cooler is back and it’s perfect for beating UK heat – run, don’t walk, as this is going to sell out fast ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/aldi-ambiano-air-cooler-2026 pqEiDoWds3Y7eWbgGGNGsL Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 storage options are silently making your home dustier – the quick (and affordable) changes you can make to stop dust in its tracks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/home-storage-mistakes-making-your-home-dustier rVypnj3tmdN68FsbgLLrnh Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:27:10 +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[ Shark's new 3-in-1 portable fan has officially put an end to my heatwave anxiety ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/shark-chillpill-review ik8rMmCGRZ4yE3K3NaUbch Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:58:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Gtech’s newest (and most affordable) cordless vacuum – for *only* £180, I didn’t expect it to impress me as much as it did ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/gtech-airram-2-core-cordless-vacuum-cleaner-review ftBWCwMnPYKtsUpcTM5GgK Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A fan won't stop you feeling sticky in hot weather – to tackle humidity at home this is what experts recommend you use instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/do-fans-help-reduce-humidity MX7CBf4zgwUiem6SZXNneA Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3ways to outsmart porch pirates and stop them stealing delivery packages from your doorstep, according to security pros ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/owning-renting/ways-to-prevent-porch-pirates 9vRW6U2YZqgjkXGRetHyUf Sun, 24 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fixed my leaking toilet for £9 and in less time than it would take to get a plumber round ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-i-fixed-my-leaking-toilet YZJKzfo8BExqLPb6b6biMc Fri, 22 May 2026 09:46:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m curbing clutter in my tiny garden with this compact storage solution – and it’s now over 60% off just in time for summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/debenhams-outsunny-garden-shed mLbg9RYppWDuZqw4FQYhwj Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl's £60 Dyson bladeless fan lookalike is back in stores this week – and even cheaper than last year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/lidl-tronic-bladeless-fan-price-drop-2026 vdS8ohUn3ftMMskPy5Ytsb Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My dog chewed my skirting boards — this is exactly how I fixed them for £5 in under 30 minutes, and you'd never know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-i-fixed-chewed-skirting-boards wi39b2pTgNQrbf5pTNSJcW Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +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[ 5 things that people with a tidy fridge always have – fuss-free additions that will banish mess and make your food last longer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/things-that-people-with-a-tidy-fridge-always-have njVYcitoz7gsYnaZZMK9db Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My home’s kerb appeal needs a boost — so I’ve stacked up these 6 easy DIY tasks to do in a weekend ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/diy-jobs-i-am-doing-to-boost-kerb-appeal fqvZrLEStH3ZPXyiWqhT2Y Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meaco's new table-top air circulator is powerful and quiet — but it has a clever feature that means it'll last much longer than other portable fans ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/meaco-sefte-pro-table-top-air-circulator-review FGni4pSgBJkDXZKZzrJaBe Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:47:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ M&S has launched a rival to John Lewis' bestselling £12 handheld fan – it's just as sleek and even more affordable ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/m-and-s-travel-fan 9n9NzdwZ6cXok4vQXz7Moe Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:00 +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[ My flaky front door was letting the whole house down – these are the 5 steps I took to smarten it up with a pop of colour ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-i-refreshed-my-peeling-front-door nQ26aE2j4ojZ5sT9jhtUSD Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn’t understand the hype around air purifiers until I discovered these 5 unexpected perks – now I wouldn’t live without one ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/unexpected-uses-for-air-purifiers Dw6YcQTMjTfmSFWdSHzmWK Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I did not expect this sub-£100 Silentnight fan to be as quiet or as powerful as it is – it can hold its own against fans that are twice the price ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/silentnight-airmax-pro360-pedestal-fan-review eDvLe9EqPxbgZFMHU4xxRb Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:33:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Slow vacuuming’ is the only way I’m vacuuming my home this May – and experts explain why you should be doing it too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/slow-vacuuming vN9KB2xpbd5vtByTZsVDJD Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that people with tidy kitchen worktops always have – space-savvy ways to prevent clutter and bring order back to your cooking space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/things-that-people-with-tidy-kitchen-worktops-always-have 9LWuWQYRhTAJeikW2ppsfS Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:58:37 +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[ The 10-minute fixes I’ve adopted to prevent energy wastage – and now I can save up to £207 a year on my energy bills ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/energy-saving/10-minute-fixes-to-cut-energy-wastage MSuZ8dmHFgmyQHUyrxzTZn Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:32:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yes, small wardrobes can be organised too – and Lakeland’s £16.99 storage solution is the key to your seasonal clothing switch-up this May ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/lakeland-vacuum-clothes-storage-tote-bag rpBRecxgSKpmC6iCG4DatF Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl is selling a robot vacuum cleaner for under £60 – it’s the most affordable model I’ve ever seen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/lidl-silvercrest-robot-vacuum-cleaner-2026 3QHr3of6hEgpM3EF3u6vin Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000