<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Laundry ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/home-appliances/laundry Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Dunelm is selling a space-saving laundry basket that is perfect for small homes – this one clever feature sets it apart from the rest ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/dunelm-collapsible-wall-large-laundry-basket VxJuwS4vNBKYKDRSSLknxA Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate doing laundry, but this clever laundry basket from Dunelm makes the process faster – it's easy to store in tiny homes, too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/dunelm-collapsible-laundry-basket-with-wheels kn3kkZ9WKywCZ6GCzL3pEU Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This simple yet annoying laundry drying mistake could be ruining your clothes – laundry experts reveal the clever tweaks to prevent it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/laundry-drying-mistake-to-avoid a8rVSXL5WyhnNygQeLLwe7 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:17:57 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:41:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Households urged to follow the 30-minute laundry rule in winter – say goodbye to musty washing ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/30-minute-laundry-rule 3BgnNFMU7BZutByMkKxpCh Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stacey Solomon has shared the bargain buy she uses to dry bedding when it’s raining outside – no tumble dryer required! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/stacey-solomon-spiral-sheet-hanger-hack Rhik8FRUWrcQuxzdnztkRT Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is selling the ultimate dream team for drying laundry quickly in winter – grab them while you can ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/aldi-heated-airer-and-dehumidifier-2026 VESPHbvfQJctnTBVFFeHrg Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I don’t regret adding these practical laundry upgrades in our utility room – they've made doing the washing everyday far easier ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/practical-utility-room-additions-to-make-laundry-easier emqcKh7kVoM8bqEqZd4ENZ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:10:56 +0000 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:10:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ George Home is selling a heated airer for less than Lidl – at £25, it's the lowest price I've ever seen for this winter laundry essential ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/george-home-silver-winged-heated-airer krpZBcmgDeTwCeJWq74a75 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £14.99 brass retractable clothes line is the small-space laundry upgrade worth knowing about – and I can see why ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/brass-retractable-clothes-line 2yRimsXFWbHWTg582aHWx Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £40 laundry gadget dries my clothes faster than my heated clothes airer and is slashing my energy bills too – and the cover fits over a standard three-tier airer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/addis-heat-pod-and-cover DqwVtEYAYjyr9fZaw3njP8 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:04:27 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:40:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found the 5 Joseph Joseph laundry heroes that made my cramped utility space more manageable ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/joseph-joseph-laundry-buys-for-small-utility-room vUHeUMef5YHaAmUYhdomkT Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:09:35 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:40:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ If your washing never seems to dry well indoors, this dehumidifier is the one I'd buy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/dehumidifier-id-buy-to-dry-laundry-indoors aQTAhaWFPtJxjP93NXazEY Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:08:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn't realise drying laundry indoors could cause mould – here's how experts say you can avoid this happening in your home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/drying-laundry-indoors-causes-mould-expert-tips-to-avoid-it SAsMECUNAAun5NpRb2cL4C Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:35:40 +0000 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:51:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ My go-to heated clothes airer for drying laundry fast indoors is now reduced by £85 on Lakeland ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/lakeland-drysoon-heated-clothes-airer-cover-deal bQgbDzPdQvxjKSwrhGXBsS Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:30:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used to dread sorting laundry but this Joseph Joseph basket has changed everything – and it's currently £50 off on Amazon right now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/joseph-joseph-tota-laundry-separation-basket-amazon-deal v4vjCVedLDeXpB8PDrPvYS Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:10:47 +0000 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:05:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ The three things my mother-in-law swears by for drying your clothes quicker indoors - my washing now dries twice as fast ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/mother-in-law-indoor-laundry-drying-tips GDUyRocRqUnd5fmAGZURr6 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:06:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hoover is launching the UK's first triple-drum washing machine – it can handle 3 loads at the same time on different cycles ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/hoover-multi-wash-launch QpsMJC9vrLeQszjoxjaRMX Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Argos just dropped the price of its heated clothes airers – they have 100s of 5-star reviews and are selling out fast ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/argos-home-heated-clothes-airer-deal-autumn-2025 p2XmSEN3rcamGd3KKSygsT Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lakeland's foldable heated airer with a built-in fragrance dispenser to freshen clothes is a laundry lifesaver – and it's now 20% off ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/lakeland-drysoon-foldable-heated-clothes-airer DypWYzkuTDwt4qid5BTpM7 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Say goodbye to your iron – this £5 editor-approved laundry accessory will soften and remove wrinkles from your clothes ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/dryer-balls tbpyyJxFDVx9GgktWTodzM Sun, 24 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried a crease release spray on my crumpled bedding – it's safe to say that I won't be ironing my sheets any time soon ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/i-tried-crease-release-spray-on-my-bedding 3Zdt6nySoXwGwaV7mfMvqb Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swear by clothes steaming – and Aldi's £14.99 handheld steamer is a total laundry lifesaver ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/aldi-ambiano-handheld-clothes-steamer UsvbdUP7UqmwEhrBrWuWvB Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:41:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you iron your bedding or is it a waste of time? Help us settle the debate ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/should-you-iron-your-bedding UKpqQpeEXPPoy22b9mg5vd Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you use distilled water in an iron? This is the perfect water combination, experts say everyone should be using in their iron ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/should-you-use-distilled-water-in-an-iron VNR2PffWmd4npUApdNofQD Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What I wish I knew before buying a clothes steamer – don't make the same mistakes I made ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-buying-a-clothes-steamer PJ8RmVwxPhJWHyPYabP6CG Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 4 laundry items you should never dry on a washing line — or risk damaging your wardrobe for good ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/laundry-items-you-should-never-dry-on-a-washing-line zcNY34YpixoV7NXwPaNkck Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get wrinkles out of clothes without an iron – 5 alternative methods that will get your clothes crease-free ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/how-to-get-wrinkles-out-of-clothes-without-an-iron vvF325bNadvHaCczqdQMaT Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my ironing board for this clever Joseph Joseph mat – and it’s perfect for small homes ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/joseph-joseph-swift-ironing-mat J75t7Xj6rbSiFN2zDJZQ8Q Mon, 26 May 2025 11:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you dry clothes outside with hay fever? You can if you stick to this specific time frame, say allergy experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/the-best-time-to-dry-laundry-outside-if-you-have-hay-fever qzy8UGAbTEN2H7PwZH7FVX Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you clean curtains with a steam cleaner? Experts reveal the curtain materials you can use this time-saving cleaning hack on ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/can-you-clean-curtains-with-a-steam-cleaner SLGRLZ8vvCVXJJNhCGYgjW Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to dry clothes in a small space — the expert space-saving hacks that will solve this common washing woe ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation/how-to-dry-clothes-in-a-small-space uBvySY45VV2XDFsgt24ttY Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:55:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things I wish I knew before buying a heated airer so you don’t waste your money on the wrong one like I did ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-buying-a-heated-airer Wf743Nu456JuK9PPf5pkkT Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:15:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts warn that heated airers can cause irreparable damage to your floors – here's what to do to prevent it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/heated-airer-flooring-warning GLetPuAxn3pWLTLX67zjQC Sat, 26 Oct 2024 08:01:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ How long does a heated airer take to dry clothes? This is how long it should really take to dry T-shirts, knitwear, and bed sheets ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/how-long-does-a-heated-airer-take-to-dry-clothes g7J3RRKRCcdiGLcVP7Frjg Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:01:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can heated airers cause damp? Experts explain this common problem and how to combat it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/can-heated-airers-cause-damp ChDMtxUonwEbA4rmetVy9f Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 common mistakes people make when buying a heated clothes airer – and how to avoid them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/heated-clothes-airer-buying-mistakes kNx8xsBrdYH8ScNyX5hikL Sun, 20 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 things you need to do before turning on your heated airer - experts reveal how to check it's safe to use ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/heated-clothes-airer-safety-checks ESVfuMGF3VNRQb3zA3sQ4H Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Radiator clothes airer vs heated clothes airer – experts reveal which is the best option for drying clothes effectively in winter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/radiator-clothes-airer-vs-heated-clothes-airer AeGV9DBaNpowjTnzR2K2nY Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why you shouldn't dry laundry on your radiators – experts reveal how using this drying method comes at a cost ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/drying-clothes-on-radiator-energy-damp-warning QPNwH8cXnxtUzfWw6pE7DJ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:54:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you need a cover for your heated airer? It’ll definitely speed up drying - but only if you choose the right kind ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/do-you-need-a-cover-for-your-heated-airer uNymcYggU7698GLuVtvV6J Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are heated clothes airers worth it? 6 reasons why mine is a staple for drying laundry fast during winter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/are-heated-clothes-airers-worth-it 2hnkfvYrYuWxS7VxdPABhj Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Start looking forward to laundry day, with help from Hotpoint Laundry at AO ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/utility-room/start-looking-forward-to-laundry-day-with-help-from-hotpoint-laundry-at-ao WULbvpRsQp5f3o2qpNTyTZ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Joseph Joseph's new launch solves one of the biggest issues we have with drying clothes indoors – it's perfect for small living rooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/joseph-joseph-eclipse-3-tier-indoor-clothes-airer qfbWdJG5zPkhm4WUinemQT Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ How do you use a heated clothes airer effectively? Quick and easy tips to get the most out of this trusty appliance ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/how-do-you-use-a-heated-clothes-airer-effectively 4PWYyEm5BQdc8GiyK2VKMj Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you leave a heated clothes airer on overnight? It’s possible, but only if you follow these expert-approved safety tips ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/can-you-leave-a-heated-clothes-airer-on-overnight zGjkmPjv9npsGW7YyrykUZ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dry iron vs steam iron - experts explain the differences and benefits of each? ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/dry-iron-vs-steam-iron rrWoUB2HAW7HzoYkjNuphc Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:25:32 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is ceramic or stainless steel better for irons? The pros and cons of the two soleplate materials ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/is-ceramic-or-stainless-steel-better-for-irons Xs6g6A4d7FWk3TfTPcpZRR Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is my steam iron leaking water? 5 possible causes and how to prevent it, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/why-is-my-steam-iron-leaking-water Zpc55V9BFsH4HLM9AfNzwG Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 mistakes you're making while ironing your clothes - what experts say you should be doing instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/clothes-ironing-mistakes-to-avoid NLoVT5gno6o96twkbQfj7W Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Make laundry day a breeze, with the Haier X Series 11 at AO ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/utility-room/make-laundry-day-a-breeze-with-the-haier-x-series-11-at-ao e6u7x2LrvtGadxHi7jZiAZ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:30:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:54 +0000