Laundry
Laundry advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Laundry
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Experts share 5 ironing board storage ideas to keep it out of sight and keep your home clutter-freeThese ironing board storage ideas that will keep it out of the way when not in use
By Sara Hesikova
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The 4 laundry items you should never dry on a washing line — or risk damaging your wardrobe for goodThink before you peg
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-freeCreased clothes don't always need an iron - try these hacks instead
By Katie Sims
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I ditched my ironing board for this clever Joseph Joseph mat – and it’s perfect for small homesThis £35 mat is a gamechanger for ironing and steaming alike
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Can you dry clothes outside with hay fever? Doctors say yes if you stick to this specific time frameYou can still enjoy breeze-fresh laundry this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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Can you clean curtains with a steam cleaner? Experts reveal the curtain materials you can use this time-saving cleaning hack onSave time and steam-clean your curtains
By Katie Sims
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How to dry clothes in a small spaceThe clever laundry solutions to suit compact living areas
By Katie Sims
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5 things I wish I knew before buying a heated airer so you don’t waste your money on the wrong one like I didIf you're shopping a heated airer in the Black Friday sales, here are a few things to consider
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts warn that heated airers can cause irreparable damage to your floors – here's what to do to prevent itWith the right care and attention, it's possible to use a heated airer AND keep your floors in pristine condition
By Lauren Bradbury
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Can heated airers cause damp? Experts explain this common problem and how to combat itFind out how to quickly dry your clothes this winter while keeping your home mould-free
By Eilidh Williams
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6 common mistakes people make when buying a heated clothes airer – and how to avoid themHow to get the best from your heated airer, before it even comes home
By Jullia Joson
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4 things you need to do before turning on your heated airer - experts reveal how to check it's safe to useGet the most out of your heated airer this winter
By Kezia Reynolds
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Radiator clothes airer vs heated clothes airer – experts reveal which is the best option for drying clothes effectively in winterTips to help you decide on the best way to dry your laundry more efficiently
By Jullia Joson
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Why you shouldn't dry laundry on your radiators - experts reveal how using this drying method comes at a costIt turns out this go-to solution isn't very energy efficient
By Kezia Reynolds
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Do you need a cover for your heated airer? It’ll definitely speed up drying - but only if you choose the right kindTo cover or not to cover… that is the question
By Lauren Bradbury
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Are heated clothes airers worth it? Absolutely, and here's 6 reasons whyNow I've tried one, I couldn't be without it
By Jullia Joson
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Start looking forward to laundry day, with help from Hotpoint Laundry at AOMake your chores a breeze by adding the perfect appliance to your home
By Sponsored
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Joseph Joseph's new launch solves one of the biggest issues we have with drying clothes indoors – it's perfect for small living roomsIt conceals drying laundry in plain sight
By Jullia Joson
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Can you leave a heated clothes airer on overnight? It’s possible, but only if you follow these expert-approved safety tipsYou need to check a few things first
By Lauren Bradbury
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Dry iron vs steam iron - which should you buy?We weigh up the key differences between dry and steam irons, so you can decide which your laundry pile needs
By Katie Sims
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Is ceramic or stainless steel better for irons? The pros and cons of the two soleplate materialsCeramic v stainless steel: which iron plate lessons the laundry load more efficiently?
By Rachel Homer
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Why is my steam iron leaking water? 5 possible causes and how to prevent it, according to expertsHow to troubleshoot your appliance
By Jullia Joson
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6 mistakes you're making while ironing your clothes - what experts say you should be doing insteadStreamline the process by steering clear of these no-nos
By Jullia Joson
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Make laundry day a breeze, with the Haier X Series 11 at AOThe A-rated Haier laundry range designed to make your life simpler, available at the click of a button from AO
By Sponsored
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Lakeland's popular Dry:Soon heated airer just got a game-changing upgrade - a first-look at the new modelWe take a first look at Lakeland's new Dry:Soon Tri:Mode – and it's perfect for families
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This clever trick using tin foil should make ironing faster and easierIroning can be especially laborious, so any way we can make it easier, we will
By Amy Hunt
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We put the Dupray Neat steam cleaner through its paces in a busy family household with a lot of mucky paws aroundWe put the Dupray Neat steam cleaner through its paces and assess its cleaning capabilities in a busy family household with a lot of mucky paws around
By Jenny McFarlane


