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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Experts reveal the one simple ingredient that will leave your carpets smelling and looking fresh — this is how to use itFreshen up your floors with this kitchen cupboard staple
By Rebecca Lawton
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Fabulosa’s new £1 cleaning product smells just like one of Lush’s viral fragrances - social media can’t stop singing its praisesIntroducing your new favourite cleaning product
By Kezia Reynolds
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My whole family is allergic to my dog – these are the 4 things I do to get rid of pet dander in my home, so you'd never knowEvery pet owner should know these
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to stop your washing machine from smelling with a few easy stepsThe expert-approved guide to eradicate bad washing machine smells
By Sara Hesikova
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Joseph Joseph’s genius laundry basket just dropped to its lowest price – but only until SundayIf you’ve been eyeing this cult-favourite product, now’s the time to snap it up for less
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Should you clean before a cleaner? 5 things you should do before they arriveIf you want to get the most out of a professional clean, preparation is key
By Katie Sims
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Easily clean bird poo off garden furniture and make it look like new with this simple 2-ingredient store cupboard mixBird poo is never pleasant, but this method will leave your garden furniture like new
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean a Shark vacuum cleaner — 6 steps to ensure your investment continues to work at its best for years to comeI’m a vacuum expert and this is the exact step-by-step process I follow
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to clean your front door according to Feng Shui - remove negative energy and tick off a cleaning task in one goMake positive energy feel like a welcome guest in your home
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is the method Ideal Home’s editors swear by to keep fruit flies out of their homes - and you can do it too for just £2You should definitely be testing out this method this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’ve stopped buying cleaning products from the supermarket — this is where I go to get everything I need instead (and for a bargain price)I spend less, and they stock all of the big brands
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a floorcare expert who regularly tests cleaning products — but this 3-ingredient DIY floor cleaner is what I use for unbeatable resultsIt leaves my floors sparkling
By Lauren Bradbury
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‘Städdag’ is the Swedish cleaning method I’ve been using to clean my home for months — this is why I’ll never clean any other wayThe Scandinavians (and now me) swear by it
By Lauren Bradbury
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This £20 telescopic hose brush did such a good job cleaning my windows I sacked my window cleaner and saved £100It's a game-changer for sparkling glass
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’ve been using Lakeland’s new £5 mini mop as a shower squeegee, window cleaner and damp duster — it’s the ultimate multi-purpose cleaning toolYep, I've added this new mini cleaning tool to my collection
By Lauren Bradbury
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My mum introduced me to Nancy Birtwhistle’s ‘Pure Magic’ recipe - now I don’t think I’ll need to buy another cleaning product ever againI live in a hard water area, and it's the ONLY thing that's removed the limescale in my toilet
By Lauren Bradbury
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Aldi is releasing a budget alternative to the cult Joseph Joseph washing up bowl – it’s just £4.99The Joseph Joseph washing up bowl is an Ideal Home favourite - now we can't wait to try Aldi's alternative
By Kezia Reynolds
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Cleaning experts say you need a dust repellent spray to keep hay fever symptoms away – and it costs just 35pIt saves time on your cleaning schedule and alleviates symptoms
By Kezia Reynolds
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I finally got my hands on Joseph Joseph’s new cleaning range — it’s a must-have for homes with limited storage spaceThe small space heroes have nailed it once again
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts reveal the 7 decking cleaning mistakes to avoid to prevent damage to your garden deckSwerve these decking disasters to ensure a clean sweep across the board
By Tara King
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How to clean a dishwasher – an expert-approved step-by-step guide for sparkling dishes every timeIf your glasses and crockery aren't coming out as clean as you'd expect, it's time for a deep clean
By Amy Cutmore
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Experts reveal 'wall mopping' is the high-risk, high-reward method you need to know for cleaning painted wallsHave you tried it?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Dyson’s new release has revolutionised the handheld vacuum cleaner — it has the power of a full-size model without the hefty price tagWe put the Dyson Car+Boat to the test to see if it's worth the premium price tag
By Katie Sims
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How we test heated clothes airers at Ideal Home — why you can trust us and our review processAll of the steps we follow to determine which modles are worthy of being the best heated airers around
By Lauren Bradbury
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Deep clean vs spring clean - which does your home need?We weigh up the deep clean vs spring clean debate, and ask the experts to explain the difference and find which is better so you can understand which one your home will benefit from
By Rebecca Lawton
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I finally got my hands on Lakeland’s £20 mini vacuum that sold out almost instantly — it’s now back in stock and my new favourite gadgetIt's finally back in stock... but I don't think it will stick around for long
By Lauren Bradbury
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I just discovered I'd been neglecting to clean this one spot in my house for years — experts warn it's crucial, especially if you suffer from allergiesWhen was the last time you cleaned yours?
By Lauren Bradbury


