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I tested a plant pot air purifier to help with my child’s allergies – it looks good and it’s incredibly effective
This smart air purifier lets you know in real time just what lurks in the air you’re breathing
By Zoë Phillimore
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Should you use distilled water in an iron? This is the perfect water combination, experts say everyone should be using in their iron
Experts reveal why a combination of distilled and tap water is best
By Katie Sims
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How to remove stains from carpet – a foolproof guide to DIY stain removal for red wine, grease or coffee stains
Everything you need to know about DIY carpet stain removal
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to clean carpet – expert-approved ways to freshen up your floors without the hassle
Carpet looking tired, dull, or dirty? These tips will help it look as good as new
By Lauren Bradbury
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Don't spend £500 on a 'flashy' vacuum – here's what'll suit you better and ‘clean your floors reliably for the next 20 years'
I sat down with Gtech founder Nick Grey to get his hot take on the vacuum market
By Lauren Bradbury
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What I wish I knew before buying a clothes steamer – don't make the same mistakes I made
Choosing the right clothes steamer can be a game-changer
By Jenny McFarlane
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Is it better to rent or buy a carpet cleaner? From cost to convenience, experts weigh up the pros and cons
How to choose the best carpet cleaning solution for your home and budget
By Rebecca Lawton
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I’m calling it! I predict this game-changing appliance will be just as popular as vacuums by the end of 2025
I test vacuums for a living, but I just can’t deny that it has the potential to de-throne the traditional vacuum
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts share 5 ironing board storage ideas to keep it out of sight and keep your home clutter-free
These ironing board storage ideas that will keep it out of the way when not in use
By Sara Hesikova
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Aldi is bringing back its £39.99 sellout bladeless fan — and it’s £30 cheaper than Lidl’s almost-identical alternative
Missed out on Aldi’s bladeless fan last year? It’s back in stock this week
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 4 laundry items you should never dry on a washing line — or risk damaging your wardrobe for good
Think before you peg
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tried Lakeland's small but mighty dehumidifier in my windowless bathroom – it's a moisture zapping game changer
And it's only £24.99
By Jenny McFarlane
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Blueair's new 3-in-1 appliance can purify, heat or cool a room — this is why I think it's well worth the investment after testing it for a month
Relatively small yet hugely impressive — this multi-functional air purifier won me over
By Zoë Phillimore
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Lidl's budget bladeless fan is back and it's a summer heatwave steal – run, don't walk to pick one up before it sells out
You can buy it in stores right now
By Jenny McFarlane
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Hoover's new vacuum is one of the cheapest models on the market — and after testing, I can also say it's one of the most powerful
At £199, I didn't expect Hoover's upright model to pack such a punch
By Katie Sims
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I tested a £160 Beldray vacuum to see if it could compete with my expensive Dyson — I was way more impressed than I thought I would be
The suction, easy-to-use features and £159 price tag won me over
By Zoë Phillimore
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I’m an expert vacuum tester, but these are the 5 things I wish I knew before buying a Dyson vacuum
If you’re struggling to justify the higher price tag, you'll want to know this too
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to get wrinkles out of clothes without an iron – 5 alternative methods that will get your clothes crease-free
Creased clothes don't always need an iron - try these hacks instead
By Katie Sims
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Shark wants your old vacuum (even if it’s not a Shark!) — and its new trade-in scheme offers £50 cashback to customers for a limited time only
This new initiative will help you make money from your old vacuum while saving money on a new one, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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Bissell’s new CrossWave model is the ultimate 2-in-1 appliance – I now use it more than my regular vacuum cleaner
Its innovative edge-cleaning technology won me over, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts warn that vacuuming this one type of flooring could cause irreparable (and costly) damage — this is how you should *actually* be cleaning it
It might be time to retire your vacuum
By Lauren Bradbury
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I ditched my ironing board for this clever Joseph Joseph mat – and it’s perfect for small homes
This £35 mat is a gamechanger for ironing and steaming alike
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The 3 air conditioner mistakes that are ramping up your electricity bill – and experts reveal the ways to avoid them
They're easy to fix when you know how
By Jenny McFarlane
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Bosch’s brand-new vacuum is the most powerful model I’ve ever tested — but it comes at a cost that won’t suit quick and easy carpet cleaning
The Bosch Unlimited 10 ProPower kicks a powerful punch, but it comes at a price
By Katie Sims
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The best fans for cooling down quickly – we've tried and tested bestselling options to find the best fan for the bedroom, living room, and more
The best fans for cooling down quickly – we've tried and tested bestselling options to find the best fan for the bedroom, living room, and out and about
By Amy Lockwood
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Dyson has announced the release of a groundbreaking new vacuum — it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen and I want one immediately
There's more new technology than you can shake a stick at
By Lauren Bradbury
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Russell Hobbs' Bladeless Tower Fan doubles as an air purifier and is the ultimate budget alternative to a Dyson — it’s so effective that I can’t sleep without it
As a hay fever sufferer and a hot sleeper, it's been a game-changer
By Lauren Bradbury