Home Appliances
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I review heated clothes airers for a living – I'd always look for these 7 things before buying oneThese are the features that really matter
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Love Dyson but hate the price tag? Its first sub-£500 robot vacuum just launchedAnd it comes with a clever design to clean every crevice
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Shark just made corded vacuums cool again – and this new ‘triple threat’ vacuum blew me away with its 3-second transformationThe Transformer is anything but traditional
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The best carpet cleaners for quick, easy and professional-looking results at home – my top 6 picks as Ideal Home’s Floorcare EditorI put carpet cleaners from big brands like VAX, Bissell and Shark up against felt-tip, tea and mud stains
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The 6 best steam cleaners and mops for a deep clean without chemicals – the only models I’d recommend to friends and familyBanish grime and blitz bacteria with these top-rated steam cleaners and mops
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The Roomba Plus 415 Combo is a genuinely good robot vacuum cleaner trapped inside a machine that can’t see where it’s goingThis is everything you need to know
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Is it really worth spending more on a handheld fan, or should you stick with a budget option?I’m a fan expert, and this is what I think you should do
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I’ve been using Shark’s new air purifier to freshen up my home for the past two weeks – this is where it thrived, and where it fell shortIt’s a masterclass in compact convenience, but it’s not perfect
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I’m in my ‘weird’ mop era – and Joseph Joseph’s new launch fits the bill perfectlySorry, regular mops, there's a new kid in town
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I refuse to let my laundry basket be an eyesore – 12 styles I'd happily have on display that add bold glamour to a boring choreWhile an everyday essential, a laundry basket doesn't have to look dull. These stylish designs prove it...
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How we test vacuum cleaners for pet hair at Ideal Home – and how we measure hair pick-up, dander removal and odour-busting capabilitiesWe go the extra mile for pet parents
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How we test vacuum cleaners at Ideal Home – the exact methodology we follow to test cleaning power, specs and extra featuresAnd why we ALWAYS test in real homes
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How we test dehumidifiers at Ideal HomeHere's how we decide which models are worth the money
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Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan vs Shark ChillPill — which should you buy?I’ve tried both this summer, and this is the one I'd buy again to keep cool on the go
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Not quite a vacuum, but not a steam cleaner either – I tested Kärcher’s unique new floorcare appliance to see if it has a place in our homesSee how it fared against flour, baked beans and a raw egg
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I’ve tried and tested the best fans – these are my top picksAs someone who runs hot, my internal thermometer makes me well placed to put the best fans through their paces in my own home
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I bought multiple Shark vacuums before becoming an Expert Vacuum Tester – these are the 5 things I wish someone had told me back thenI've made the mistakes so you don't have to
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Blueair’s brand new handheld fan is a super quiet solution for on-the-go coolingIt's got a quirky design for table top use too
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I thought I’d wasted my money on a robot vacuum until I realised I’d been skipping this vital stepExperts say it’s necessary for a reliable and consistent clean every time
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With one click, I turned Miele’s new cordless vacuum cleaner into a mop for my filthy floors – but is this 3-in-1 appliance worth the hefty price tag?The Miele Triflex HX3 Aqua isn't a regular vacuum
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I’ve tested dozens of Shark and Dyson vacuum cleaners, and this is the brand I’d choose to use in my own homeI pick a winner in the battle of the cult vacuum brands
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Shark just dropped the ultimate ‘luxe’ upgrade to the robot vacuum I use every dayUgly robot vacuums are out!
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Everyone needs a handheld vacuum, and these are the 6 best tried-and-tested models to have on your radarFor speedy cleans, awkward corners and a crumb-free car
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I tested Dyson’s very first auto-empty vacuum cleaner – this is how it won me over (and where it fell short)Dyson just entered the auto-empty vacuum cleaner chat
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Fan, misting fan or portable air conditioner? I’m a hot sleeper who has tried all threeThis is how I'd rank them
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How to make portable air conditioner window seals look more attractive4 easy ways to make them look better from both inside and out
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I’ve spent years telling people that robot mops aren’t worth it – this one changed my mindIt's the first robot mop I'd actually trust with the job
