Laundry
Laundry advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Laundry
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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
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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 insteadSteam 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 beA 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 billsAre 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 dryerWe'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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The laundry essential that's taking Instagram by storm – we predict this will be an autumn bestsellerOur 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 walkMissed 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 debateTo 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 dayDry: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 revealedWe spoke to the experts to get to the bottom about of whether wood burning stoves really are as damning as rumoured
By Sophie Vening
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Small laundry room ideas – create a hardworking space for laundryAll it takes is careful planning and a stylish look to make sure small is both beautiful and practical
By Jennifer Morgan
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Laundry room ideas – banish those washday blues with the perfect spaceGet on top of the family’s washing with a hard-working laundry room, whatever size you’re working with
By Jennifer Morgan
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Utility room vs laundry room - how to decide which is right for youConfused about the difference between a utility room and a laundry room? Our guide will help you pick the best one for your home
By Katie Sims
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Best clothes steamers – 9 buys to de-crease your clothes with easeThe very best clothes steamers as tried, tested and loved by the Ideal Home team. From Philips to Tefal and Fridja, all of the best models are right here.
By Caramel Quin
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Polti Vaporetto Smart 100_B PTGB0077 steam cleaner reviewOur writer put the Polti Vaporetto Smart 100_B to the test
By Caramel Quin
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Kärcher SC 2 Upright EasyFix 15133470 review: a powerful and sturdy steam cleanerKärcher is better known for its workhorses, including large cylinder-style steam cleaners and pressure washers. Our writer put the slimline Kärcher SC 2 Upright EasyFix steam mop to the test on filthy floors.
By Caramel Quin
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Bissell PowerFresh SlimSteam 2234E review: a quick and nimble steam cleanerThis unusual, stick-style steam cleaner has a love-it-or-loathe-it design with the weight in your hand. Our writer put the Bissell PowerFresh SlimSteam through its paces cleaning floors, furniture, fittings and more.
By Caramel Quin
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Vax Steam Fresh Combi S86-SF-C review: a truly marvellous steam cleanerIf you want a steam cleaner that’s a great all-rounder, look no further.
By Caramel Quin
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Budget utility room ideas to create an affordably beautiful laundry spaceSimple tips to make your utility feel more luxe on a budget
By Tamara Kelly
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Shark Floor & Handheld Steam Cleaner S6005UK reviewWe put the Shark Floor & Handheld steam cleaner S6005JUK to the test. Find out how this steam cleaner performed on floors and other surfaces
By Jennifer Oksien
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Must-have Karcher steam cleaner online at Aldi – £50 cheaper than ArgosAvailable to buy online so you don't have to leave the house
By Tamara Kelly
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Can a steam cleaner kill the coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know to stop the spread of germsThe chemical free approach
By Rebecca Knight


