Air Quality
Air Quality advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Air Quality
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How do portable air conditioners work? Experts break down how they cool a room and what features to look out for if you're considering buying one
Everything you need to know before buying one...
By Jenny McFarlane
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'I've been opening my windows wrong all this time!' This smart trick is the fastest way to cool down a room in the evening without AC
If you have sash windows, you need to know this 'natural air conditioning' trick
By Rebecca Knight
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This £29 IKEA buy has drastically reduced the amount of dust in my home – and it’s £100s cheaper than its competitors
It's small but mighty
By Lauren Bradbury
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6 common fan mistakes that are making you feel hotter — and how to avoid them, according to experts
Make your fan work smarter, not harder
By Rebecca Lawton
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If you have a hot, stuffy home, then you need to try the 'wind tunnel' cooling hack - it doesn't cost a penny either
You don't want to miss out on this nifty hack
By Kezia Reynolds
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This completely free hack will turn your bedding into a DIY air conditioner and cool your room fast without a fan
Experts love this method to beat the heat
By Kezia Reynolds
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I thought Shark’s viral misting fan had completely sold out, but I’ve just found a ‘secret’ stash still available – and they’re on sale, too!
Don't tell anyone else...
By Lauren Bradbury
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Everyone’s rushing to buy fans and air conditioners, but this ‘secret’ 3-in-1 alternative is one of the best Amazon Prime Day deals I’ve spotted so far
It'll be your new hot weather hero
By Lauren Bradbury
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This £5 budget buy from Amazon is all you need to turn your fan into an air conditioner
You'll be cool again in no time
By Kezia Reynolds
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Amazon has dropped the price of the fan I've been raving about for years - it's quiet, powerful and half the price of a Dyson
It is now the lowest price I've seen for Amazon Prime Day
By Rebecca Knight
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Lidl is selling a portable air conditioner for less than £150 - run, don’t walk, as this is going to sell out fast
Lidl is coming to your rescue this heat wave
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've found a 'secret' stash of discounted fans and air conditioners on Amazon – this is where they're hidden
The heatwave means fans and air con units are selling out fast – this is where to shop whilst other retailers are sold out
By Amy Lockwood
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Air conditioners are selling out fast, but these air coolers are the clever budget alternative (and still in stock)
Save your money and beat the heat
By Jenny McFarlane
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Portable air conditioners are selling out fast – here are the units we rate that are still in stock
Act fast as they won't be about for long...
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tested this compact and budget-friendly air conditioner during one of the hottest weeks of the year (so far) – and it held its cool
It's compact, affordable, and provides steady cooling power
By Rebecca Lawton
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Are bladed or bladeless fans better? Experts explain the key differences — and how to choose the right one for you
From cooling power to cost, we settle the bladed vs bladeless fan debate
By Rebecca Lawton
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This cooling hack will turn your fan into an air conditioner - and it’s completely free
DIY your air con
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tested Dyson’s quietest, most powerful air purifier – it offers whole-home purifying unlike any other model I’ve tested
Although it's pricey, I think it’s worth every penny
By Lauren Bradbury
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Charity issues warning against the viral frozen towel cooling hack, amid safety concerns
‘Water and electricity don’t mix'
By Kezia Reynolds
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This smart portable air con guessed when I was too hot – it cooled me and not just the room with its smart remote
I put the Delonghi Pinguino Care4Me EL112 air conditioner through its paces to see how it'd fare against 20-degree heat and humidity
By Zoë Phillimore
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Meaco's new whisper-quiet portable fan blows Shark's viral fan out of the water – and it's £50 cheaper
Upon first look, the energy-efficient Meaco Sefte 8" portable fan is perfect for on-the-go with its long battery life
By Jenny McFarlane
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Experts warn you’ve been using your fan wrong this summer – where to place it to cool a home fast
I bet you've never thought to place a fan here
By Kezia Reynolds
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This Levoit air purifier senses air changes in seconds – and I'm recommending it to all my friends
Levoit’s affordably priced smart air purifier effectively removed pet dander, wood-burning stove fumes, dust, and cooking smells in a busy family home
By Joanne Lewsley
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I thought my allergies meant I was destined for hot, sleepless nights until I bought this alternative to a normal fan – now I won’t ever go back
I feel refreshed, and I don't want to claw my eyeballs out anymore
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested Dyson's bestselling tower fan — as a hot sleeper living beside a noisy pub, it’s been a total lifesaver
It's the brand's bestseller for a reason
By Joanne Lewsley
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Experts reveal the best spots to put an air purifier in a kitchen for maximum odour-busting impact
They're probably not where you'd think
By Rebecca Lawton
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If your house is too hot, you need to try this easy cooling hack - it’s completely free, too
Fed up with your hot, stuffy house? Try this trick instead
By Kezia Reynolds


