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This DREO Smart Dehumidifier is fast to setup, easy to use and reduces humidity in next to no time — and it's all possible with an appIt's a smart solution for the colder weather
By Jennifer Oksien
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I'm so glad we added these practical details in our utility room reno – they're everyday upgrades that have made laundry far more manageableThese genius fixes make our new laundry room work smarter
By Jenny McFarlane
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IKEA’S new £25 air quality sensor is selling out fast – it’s an easy way to make your home safer and healthierThis clever gadget provides an easy way to make your home healthier
By Kezia Reynolds
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I cleaned every surface in my home with Lakeland’s 2-in-1 steam mop – it’s an affordable, chemical-free option that’s ideal for the everydayI really put this lightweight, compact steam mop through its paces
By Rebecca Lawton
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I swapped my Dyson V8 Absolute for the Dyson V11 Advanced – it’s the upgrade my carpets desperately neededI was already a part of the Dyson fan club, but now I'm obsessed
By Amy Lockwood
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'We’re a hairy household,’ Vicky Pattison reveals the vacuum she uses to keep her home spotless – she says it tackles everything from hair extensions to dog fur*Spoiler* It's our best-rated vacuum cleaner
By Kezia Reynolds
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The one spot that makes a dehumidifier better at stopping window condensation – experts reveal the ideal setupThe simple placement tweak that can dramatically reduce window condensation
By Jenny McFarlane
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It’s almost impossible to buy a cordless vacuum for under £200 – I tested one that’s just £160, and it’s a hard floor heroIt’s a solid, no-frills cordless vacuum that doesn't cost the earth
By Katie Sims
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3 reasons why you have condensation forming on the inside of your windows (and how to stop it) according to expertsYou probably do this every day
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low priceGrab it while you can!
By Kezia Reynolds
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The Dyson PencilVac is here! I tried the ‘world’s slimmest vacuum’ before anyone else, and it’s ideal for grab-go-cleaningChristmas has come early thanks to Dyson
By Lauren Bradbury
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My poor carpets put up with a lot from my three kids – Karcher’s compact new spot cleaner left them looking as good as newI'm seriously impressed with the results
By Rebecca Lawton
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My single-glazed windows were dripping wet every morning before I used these dehumidifier bags – they are a genius, low-cost fixThey're a simple, energy-free trick that helped cut my morning window condensation
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tested Roomba’s new flagship robot vacuum cleaner – it’s super stylish, and will leave your hard floors sparklingWhile it has serious perks, it's not perfect
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to clean wooden floors – expert tips for daily maintenance and deep cleaning, to keep your floors sparklingMake sure your wooden floors are given their time to shine
By Lauren Bradbury
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This electric mop is my best-kept secret – now I’m lifting the lid on how I keep my floors so clean during the winter monthsMy old-school mop and bucket just weren't cutting it
By Lauren Bradbury
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The expert-approved fan trick that helps your dehumidifier dry laundry in record time – this is how to get the set up just rightDehumidifier plus fan equals faster laundry drying indoors
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tested Hoover’s new cordless vacuum cleaner – it has ideal features you’ll *actually* use and a game-changing attachment for pet ownersI put this vacuum through its paces, with the help of my cockapoo puppy, to see if it's worth your money
By Sarah Handley
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This budget dehumidifier tackles damp and dries laundry effectively for just 8p an hour – without costing the earthIt can lower humidity levels to 30% and offers three modes, including a special laundry setting
By Annie Collyer
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I’m a floorcare expert but secretly hate cleaning – this is the vacuum hack that’s sliced my cleaning time in halfIt proves that two is always better than one
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shark’s bestselling cordless vacuum has already sold out, but I’ve found a secret stash on Amazon for half priceIt sells out every year, so don't miss out
By Lauren Bradbury
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Black Friday is a great moment to try an air purifier – here's what Coway has on offerSponsored by Coway
Coway is offering savings on several Airmega models, perfect if you want cleaner air at home for less
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This is the easiest way to set up continuous dehumidifier drainage if you're fed up emptying your unit during winter's damp seasonFollow this simple, expert step-by-step guide
By Rebecca Lawton
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I asked experts how long it really takes for a dehumidifier to dry laundry – plus how to use it the right way for faster dryingFast, fresher laundry starts with the right dehumidifier setup
By Jenny McFarlane
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I predict these two floorcare appliances will dominate in 2026 – but this is the one I’d personally choose to invest inI predict they're both going to be bigger than ever in 2026
By Lauren Bradbury
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George Home is selling a heated airer for less than Lidl – at £25, it's the lowest price I've ever seen for this winter laundry essentialGrab it while you can!
By Kezia Reynolds
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'I love it so much I’ve already bought two more!’ – this £15 Amazon bestseller is a must-have for all homes this winterI'm a Cleaning Editor, and I didn't know I'd love a doormat this much
By Lauren Bradbury


