Laundry
Laundry advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Laundry
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Can heated airers cause damp? Experts explain this common problem and how to combat it
Find 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 them
How 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 use
Get 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 winter
Tips 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 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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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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Why is my steam iron leaking water? 5 possible causes and how to prevent it, according to experts
How 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 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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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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7 heated clothes airer mistakes that could be doubling your drying time and energy bills
Are you using your heated airer all wrong?
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


