Laundry
Laundry advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Laundry
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Why you shouldn't dry laundry on your radiators - experts reveal how using this drying method comes at a cost
It 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 kind
To 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 why
Now 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 AO
Make 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 rooms
It conceals drying laundry in plain sight
By Jullia Joson
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How do you use a heated clothes airer effectively? Quick and easy tips to get the most out of this trusty appliance
If you look after your heated clothes airer, it’ll look after you
By Lauren Bradbury
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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 tips
You 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 materials
Ceramic v stainless steel: which iron plate lessons the laundry load more efficiently?
By Rachel Homer
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6 mistakes you're making while ironing your clothes - what experts say you should be doing instead
Streamline 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 AO
The 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 model
We 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 easier
Ironing 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 around
We 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
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Corded iron vs cordless iron - which one should you buy?
Let the battle of the wrinkle removers commence!
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things you should never clean with a steam cleaner - and what to use instead
Steam cleaning these things could result in serious damage 5 things you should never clean with a steam cleaner - and what to use instead
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things you didn't know you could clean with a steam cleaner – but experts say you really should be
A steam cleaner is a lot more versatile than you may think
By Jullia Joson
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Steaming vs ironing - which is better for your clothes and which works harder to tackle the wrinkles?
All the pros and cons you need to know about in the divisive steaming vs ironing debate to help you make the best choice
By Lauren Bradbury
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Are heated clothes airers expensive to run? How much it costs to dry laundry on a heated dryer
We've worked out how much it costs to run a heated clothes airer and how to save on running costs
By Rebecca Knight
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Lakeland is offering a special deal on its best-selling heated airers (which are rarely on sale)
They're a fan-favourite winter buy for a good reason
By Amy Hunt
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Minky's new game-changing gadget turns any drying rack into a heated clothes airer – our editors are lining up to try it
Minky’s new clothes-drying system is a game changer, turning any drying rack into a heated clothes airer
By Sara Hesikova
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The laundry essential that's taking Instagram by storm – we predict this will be an autumn bestseller
Our editors already swear by the brand
By Sara Hesikova
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Public service announcement: Lakeland heated clothes airers are now in stock, run don't walk
Missed out on the cult favourite last year? Now's your chance to shop one now or regret it later
By Jullia Joson
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Are irons losing steam? The Ideal Home team's take on the great ironing debate
To iron or not to iron, that is the question...
By Jullia Joson
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Looking to dry your clothes faster? We've found your next secret weapon for laundry day
Dry:Soon’s first foldable heated airer has entered the chat and it is a lifesaver for small homes
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tried this TikTok hack on my heated clothes airer and it halved drying times
'I found the bedsheet clothes airer hack really effective – a double sheet fits nicely over the one I have'
By Millie Hurst
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Are wood burning stoves bad for the environment? The truth revealed
We spoke to the experts to get to the bottom about of whether wood burning stoves really are as damning as rumoured
By Sophie Vening