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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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
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Experts warn against the hidden impact of sleeping with a fan on all night in summer
Leaving your fan on all night can do more harm than good
By Kezia Reynolds
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Add style and keep cool this summer with Pro Breeze
Stay chilled and save with an exclusive 10% off on stylish bladeless fans and powerful air coolers
By Sponsored
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I tested Dyson's smallest (and cheapest!) fan — this is why I'll be recommending it to all of my friends
I tested the Dyson Cool CF1 fan during a heatwave, and I was more than impressed
By Joanne Lewsley
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I was almost considering a summer ‘sleep divorce’ — but after testing Shark’s newest fan, it’s (thankfully) off the table
It makes cooling a breeze
By Lauren Bradbury
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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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The best desk fans — after testing, these are the only 6 I’d recommend for smaller spaces and WFH setups
Our top picks from the likes of Meaco, Duux, Shark and more
By Lauren Bradbury
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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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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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Does an air purifier help hay fever? Yes, but only if you choose the right model (and use it in the right way)
See ya later, hay fever
By Lauren Bradbury
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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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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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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
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Shark has just launched a brand new portable misting fan and I found it a cooling game changer
Upon first look, the quiet and powerful Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is the perfect fan for cooling down in the heat, either on-the-go or out in the garden
By Jenny McFarlane
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Experts warn against opening your windows when using an air purifier — and what you can *actually* do when temperatures soar
Do air purifiers work with the windows open or is it counter-intuitive?
By Rebecca Lawton
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These are the things I wish I knew before buying an air purifier so you don’t make the same expensive mistakes I did
I wasted so much money before becoming an air quality expert
By Lauren Bradbury
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Dyson has quietly slashed the prices of its bestselling fans to help you beat the heat this week — our top pick is now £100 off
The Dyson Week deals are in full force, and I'm a big fan of this discount...
By Lauren Bradbury
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Are Dyson fans worth it? Here's what you need to know about the coveted summer essential before investing
Is the premium price tag justifiable? I think it is...
By Jullia Joson