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Shark’s game-changing VacMop has had it’s price slashed for Amazon Prime Day - but you’ll have to be quick if you want one
We were left very impressed by this handy appliance
By Kezia Reynolds
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Portable air conditioners are selling out fast – here are the units we rate that are still in stock
Act fast as they won't be about for long...
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tested this compact and budget-friendly air conditioner during one of the hottest weeks of the year (so far) – and it held its cool
It's compact, affordable, and provides steady cooling power
By Rebecca Lawton
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I cleaned my entire home with Kärcher’s new steam cleaner and mop — and as a busy mum of three, I’m now hooked
It tackled everything from the kitchen floors to my baby's highchair, and this steamer packs a powerful punch
By Rebecca Lawton
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Are bladed or bladeless fans better? Experts explain the key differences — and how to choose the right one for you
From cooling power to cost, we settle the bladed vs bladeless fan debate
By Rebecca Lawton
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Miele’s top-rated (and most stylish) stick vacuum has been slashed by £100 – it’s now one of the cheapest vacuums you can buy
For £269, it's an absolute steal
By Lauren Bradbury
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This cooling hack will turn your fan into an air conditioner - and it’s completely free
DIY your air con
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tested Dyson’s quietest, most powerful air purifier – it offers whole-home purifying unlike any other model I’ve tested
Although it's pricey, I think it’s worth every penny
By Lauren Bradbury
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B&Q’s budget-friendly £39 fan is flying off the shelves – it’s my heatwave hero and so much cheaper than alternatives
Struggling to find a fan in stock? B&Q has got you covered
By Lauren Bradbury
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This smart portable air con guessed when I was too hot – it cooled me and not just the room with its smart remote
I put the Delonghi Pinguino Care4Me EL112 air conditioner through its paces to see how it'd fare against 20-degree heat and humidity
By Zoë Phillimore
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Meaco's new whisper-quiet portable fan blows Shark's viral fan out of the water – and it's £50 cheaper
Upon first look, the energy-efficient Meaco Sefte 8" portable fan is perfect for on-the-go with its long battery life
By Jenny McFarlane
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Experts warn you’ve been using your fan wrong this summer – where to place it to cool a home fast
I bet you've never thought to place a fan here
By Kezia Reynolds
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I didn't think this *very* cheap carpet cleaner would be able to tackle the dirt and stains on my carpet – it quickly proved me wrong
A budget-friendly carpet cleaner that gets the basics just right
By Katie Sims
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This Levoit air purifier senses air changes in seconds – and I'm recommending it to all my friends
Levoit’s affordably priced smart air purifier effectively removed pet dander, wood-burning stove fumes, dust, and cooking smells in a busy family home
By Joanne Lewsley
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I thought my allergies meant I was destined for hot, sleepless nights until I bought this alternative to a normal fan – now I won’t ever go back
I feel refreshed, and I don't want to claw my eyeballs out anymore
By Lauren Bradbury
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Best Henry vacuum cleaners – the 6 reliable and hard-working models I’d pick for a spotless home
These Henry vacuums are guaranteed to help you clean your home with a smile
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shh! Don’t tell anyone else, but my favourite Shark vacuum is now just £170 in this early Amazon Prime Day deal
My mum and I are obsessed with this Shark vacuum
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is the difference between a carpet cleaner and a spot cleaner — because they’re not the same (and offer very different results!)
Experts reveal which one will suit you (and your carpets) best
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested Dyson's bestselling tower fan — as a hot sleeper living beside a noisy pub, it’s been a total lifesaver
It's the brand's bestseller for a reason
By Joanne Lewsley
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Experts reveal the best spots to put an air purifier in a kitchen for maximum odour-busting impact
They're probably not where you'd think
By Rebecca Lawton
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I tested a budget vacuum that’s almost identical to my Dyson — it’s over £500 cheaper and perfect for quick cleans
It's the best Dyson alternative I've ever tested
By Lauren Bradbury
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If your house is too hot, you need to try this easy cooling hack - it’s completely free, too
Fed up with your hot, stuffy house? Try this trick instead
By Kezia Reynolds
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Shark’s viral misting fan is currently on sale – I predict it’ll be an instant sellout
This deal can’t be mist! Excuse the pun...
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts warn against the hidden impact of sleeping with a fan on all night in summer
Leaving your fan on all night can do more harm than good
By Kezia Reynolds
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Add style and keep cool this summer with Pro Breeze
Stay chilled and save with an exclusive 10% off on stylish bladeless fans and powerful air coolers
By Sponsored
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Should you iron your bedding or is it a waste of time? Help us settle the debate
Let us know your thoughts in the comments
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tested Dyson's smallest (and cheapest!) fan — this is why I'll be recommending it to all of my friends
I tested the Dyson Cool CF1 fan during a heatwave, and I was more than impressed
By Joanne Lewsley


