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Is it better to rent or buy a carpet cleaner? From cost to convenience, experts weigh up the pros and cons
How to choose the best carpet cleaning solution for your home and budget
By Rebecca Lawton
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I’m calling it! I predict this game-changing appliance will be just as popular as vacuums by the end of 2025
I test vacuums for a living, but I just can’t deny that it has the potential to de-throne the traditional vacuum
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts share 5 ironing board storage ideas to keep it out of sight and keep your home clutter-free
These ironing board storage ideas that will keep it out of the way when not in use
By Sara Hesikova
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The best desk fans — after testing, these are the only 6 I’d recommend for smaller spaces and WFH setups
Our top picks from the likes of Meaco, Duux, Shark and more
By Lauren Bradbury
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Aldi is bringing back its £39.99 sellout bladeless fan — and it’s £30 cheaper than Lidl’s almost-identical alternative
Missed out on Aldi’s bladeless fan last year? It’s back in stock this week
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 4 laundry items you should never dry on a washing line — or risk damaging your wardrobe for good
Think before you peg
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tried Lakeland's small but mighty dehumidifier in my windowless bathroom – it's a moisture zapping game changer
And it's only £24.99
By Jenny McFarlane
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Blueair's new 3-in-1 appliance can purify, heat or cool a room — this is why I think it's well worth the investment after testing it for a month
Relatively small yet hugely impressive — this multi-functional air purifier won me over
By Zoë Phillimore
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Lidl's budget bladeless fan is back and it's a summer heatwave steal – run, don't walk to pick one up before it sells out
You can buy it in stores right now
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tested a £160 Beldray vacuum to see if it could compete with my expensive Dyson — I was way more impressed than I thought I would be
The suction, easy-to-use features and £159 price tag won me over
By Zoë Phillimore
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I’m an expert vacuum tester, but these are the 5 things I wish I knew before buying a Dyson vacuum
If you’re struggling to justify the higher price tag, you'll want to know this too
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-free
Creased clothes don't always need an iron - try these hacks instead
By Katie Sims
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Does an air purifier help hay fever? Yes, but only if you choose the right model (and use it in the right way)
See ya later, hay fever
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shark wants your old vacuum (even if it’s not a Shark!) — and its new trade-in scheme offers £50 cashback to customers for a limited time only
This new initiative will help you make money from your old vacuum while saving money on a new one, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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Bissell’s new CrossWave model is the ultimate 2-in-1 appliance – I now use it more than my regular vacuum cleaner
Its innovative edge-cleaning technology won me over, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts warn that vacuuming this one type of flooring could cause irreparable (and costly) damage — this is how you should *actually* be cleaning it
It might be time to retire your vacuum
By Lauren Bradbury
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I ditched my ironing board for this clever Joseph Joseph mat – and it’s perfect for small homes
This £35 mat is a gamechanger for ironing and steaming alike
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The 3 air conditioner mistakes that are ramping up your electricity bill – and experts reveal the ways to avoid them
They're easy to fix when you know how
By Jenny McFarlane
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The best fans for cooling down quickly – we've tried and tested bestselling options to find the best fan for the bedroom, living room, and more
The best fans for cooling down quickly – we've tried and tested bestselling options to find the best fan for the bedroom, living room, and out and about
By Amy Lockwood
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Dyson has announced the release of a groundbreaking new vacuum — it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen and I want one immediately
There's more new technology than you can shake a stick at
By Lauren Bradbury
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Russell Hobbs' Bladeless Tower Fan doubles as an air purifier and is the ultimate budget alternative to a Dyson — it’s so effective that I can’t sleep without it
As a hay fever sufferer and a hot sleeper, it's been a game-changer
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is the one thing you need to do if your Shark vacuum keeps stopping — it’s my secret weapon for a fault-free appliance
The good news? Your Shark vacuum cutting out can be easy to fix
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shark has just launched a brand new portable misting fan and I found it a cooling game changer
Upon first look, the quiet and powerful Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is the perfect fan for cooling down in the heat, either on-the-go or out in the garden
By Jenny McFarlane
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Experts warn against opening your windows when using an air purifier — and what you can *actually* do when temperatures soar
Do air purifiers work with the windows open or is it counter-intuitive?
By Rebecca Lawton
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Find appliance noises irritating? This is what you need to look for to ensure a quieter home
Don't make any purchases without making this check
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to clean wool carpets — 5 gentle cleaning tips to prolong your carpet’s lifespan without damaging the fibres, according to experts
After all, you probably shouldn't use a carpet cleaner
By Lauren Bradbury
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These are the things I wish I knew before buying an air purifier so you don’t make the same expensive mistakes I did
I wasted so much money before becoming an air quality expert
By Lauren Bradbury