Floorcare
Floorcare advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Floorcare
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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
By Caroline Preece
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Can a robot vacuum ever replace a normal vacuum cleaner? I tested this theory for myselfThis is why the ‘one-size-fits-all’ myth has got to go
By Lauren Bradbury
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I used Tefal’s vacuum mop to clean tomato sauce, flour and a cracked egg from my floorsIt takes hassle-free cleaning to a new level
By Rebecca Lawton
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Is regular mopping or steam mopping better for your floors? My advice as Ideal Home’s Floorcare ExpertThe lowdown you (and your floors) need
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shark just dropped a ‘fun-sized’ carpet cleaner that’s perfect for smaller homesNo huge storage space required!
By Lauren Bradbury
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VAX just added a self-cleaning carpet cleaner to its lineup – and I tested it out in my homeIt (almost) gets top marks from me
By Rebecca Lawton
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I’ve used this electric mop over 100 times, and this is how I honestly feel about it eight months after my first reviewThis is why I'm still in my electric mop era
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested a sub-£200 vacuum cleaner built for pet parents – this is how Hoover’s newest model fared in a real home covered in pet hairIt's one of the lightest models I've EVER tested
By Lauren Bradbury
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Not Amazon, not Shark – this is the best place to buy a budget-friendly Shark robot vacuum cleaner this weekI've spotted a £450 discount on my favourite model!
By Lauren Bradbury
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The best Shark deals – how to find the best savings on top-rated vacuums, steam cleaners and moreWhere, when and how to get the deals worth shopping
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to find the best vacuum cleaner deals – top tips to snap up a proper discountAnd how to weed out the duds
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’ve just spotted this top-rated Henry at the lowest price it’s ever beenThis stick model is now under £100!
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to find the best cordless vacuum deals – top tips to save big on Shark, Dyson and moreWhere and when to find the top discounts
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the 3 best Dyson vacuum cleaners that are *actually* worth the price tagIf you're looking for a Dyson vacuum cleaner, these are my top picks
By Lauren Bradbury
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I test vacuums in a tiny house – these are the vacuum brands that have nailed the small-space-friendly designNo storage space? No problem!
By Lauren Bradbury
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Forget expensive (and bulky) carpet cleaners! I tested a £70 spot cleaner that tackled stains effortlesslyI was even able to clean my entire staircase without unplugging
By Rebecca Lawton
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Shark has given its stand-out vacuum a 'luxe' looking glow-up – with four sophisticated colourways to choose fromI predict it'll be a sellout!
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a dog mum desperately trying to keep my carpets free from pet hair – so, I tested the most common methods to see which works bestI put different tools to the test with the help of my fluffy cocker spaniel
By Lauren Bradbury
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Bedlray's £13 clever new mop cleaned my floors in record time – its game-changing feature means you can say goodbye to handling dirty clothsIt's as close to hands-free as you can get while mopping
By Kezia Reynolds
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How we test robot vacuum cleaners at Ideal Home – the key features we look for in a 5-star modelHow we determine if it's worth your money
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a lazy cleaner, but the best vacuum mops offer twice the clean with half the effort – and after testing, these are my top 3 picksI'm a little obsessed with vacuum mops, and these three have won me over more than most
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested Gtech’s newest (and most affordable) cordless vacuum – for *only* £180, I didn’t expect it to impress me as much as it didIt keeps things refreshingly simple
By Rebecca Lawton
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One year on, Shark’s budget-friendly cordless pet vacuum cleaner is still one of my favouritesThe Shark PowerPro is cheap and cheerful, but might not suit everyone
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to clean a vacuum cleaner – a step-by-step guide to keep it working better for longerClean your vacuum cleaner inside and out for better suction and a more hygienic home – here's how to do it
By Andrea Childs
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‘Slow vacuuming’ is the only way I’m vacuuming my home this May – and experts explain why you should be doing it tooA little patience can go a long way
By Lauren Bradbury
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Lidl is selling a robot vacuum cleaner for under £60 – it’s the most affordable model I’ve ever seenHow does this incredibly affordable robot vacuum cleaner shape up?
By Kezia Reynolds
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I thought Shark’s new robot vacuum cleaner would be a gimmick – but it quickly proved me wrongIt's *so* easy to use
By Lauren Bradbury


