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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 buyFor £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 freeDIY 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 testedAlthough 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 alternativesStruggling to find a fan in stock? B&Q has got you covered
By Lauren Bradbury
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Charity issues warning against the viral frozen towel cooling hack, amid safety concerns‘Water and electricity don’t mix'
By Kezia Reynolds
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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 remoteI 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 cheaperUpon 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 fastI 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 wrongA budget-friendly carpet cleaner that gets the basics just right
By Katie Sims
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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 backI feel refreshed, and I don't want to claw my eyeballs out anymore
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 dealMy 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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Shark has jumped on the hottest appliance trend of the year with its new release – but it’s £100s cheaper than competitorsIt really is the tool that does it all, and it comes in three stunning colourways
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 lifesaverIt'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 impactThey'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 cleansIt'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, tooFed 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 selloutThis deal can’t be mist! Excuse the pun...
By Lauren Bradbury
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Add style and keep cool this summer with Pro BreezeStay 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 debateLet 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 friendsI tested the Dyson Cool CF1 fan during a heatwave, and I was more than impressed
By Joanne Lewsley
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I was almost considering a summer ‘sleep divorce’ — but after testing Shark’s newest fan, it’s (thankfully) off the tableIt makes cooling a breeze
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested a plant pot air purifier to help with my child’s allergies – it looks good and it’s incredibly effectiveThis smart air purifier lets you know in real time just what lurks in the air you’re breathing
By Zoë Phillimore
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Should you use distilled water in an iron? This is the perfect water combination, experts say everyone should be using in their ironExperts reveal why a combination of distilled and tap water is best
By Katie Sims
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How to clean carpet – expert-approved ways to freshen up your floors without the hassleCarpet looking tired, dull, or dirty? These tips will help it look as good as new
By Lauren Bradbury
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Don't spend £500 on a 'flashy' vacuum – here's what'll suit you better and ‘clean your floors reliably for the next 20 years'I sat down with Gtech founder Nick Grey to get his hot take on the vacuum market
By Lauren Bradbury
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What I wish I knew before buying a clothes steamer – don't make the same mistakes I madeChoosing the right clothes steamer can be a game-changer
By Jenny McFarlane


