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I've selected the best dehumidifiers under £100 – 6 tried and tested affordable solutions to combat damp in your home
Our expert reviewers have tried and tested the cheapest dehumidifiers from ProBreeze, Russell Hobbs, and more, to find the budget dehumidifiers that still get the job done
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Steam cleaning is my favourite way to deep-clean my carpets – this is how to do it in 6 easy steps
Steam cleaners are this year’s hottest appliance (literally)
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I predict it’s going to be a bestseller – Minky just dropped its first steam cleaner for powerful, chemical-free cleaning
And I've been using it non-stop since it arrived
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I’ve spotted an epic Shark indoor-outdoor fan deal you don’t want to miss – the 4-in-1 misting fan is a heatwave hero
Shhh, don't tell anyone else...
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3 cleaning jobs I'd never do myself and neither should you – here's why they are best left to the pros
Here's why I always call in the experts
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I put Hoover’s new £270 robot vacuum and mop to the test – it’s perfect for hands-free cleans
It's ultra-slim and budget-friendly
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Does the UK have a problem with giant rats? Pest experts have bad news after a 22-inch rat is found in a home
It seems giant rats are on the rise...
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Rylan’s sleek washing machine set-up is hiding a genius solution to make laundry day twice as fast
His double washing machine will make quick work of laundry day
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‘I’ve never been so ruthless!’ – This is how I used the 5-second decluttering rule to declutter my under-the-stairs cupboard
Now I've stopped second-guessing my decisions
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Your recycling will end up in a landfill if you don’t complete this one important step, say waste experts
It's a little effort for a big difference
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I’m a cleaning editor, and these are the 6 best upholstery cleaners I rate to refresh sofas, curtains and carpets
These are the cleaning and stain-removal staples I think everyone should have in their caddy
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3 scents wasps hate to stop these buzzing pests from plaguing your garden and home
Wasps naturally avoid these scents
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I'm buying three immediately – Shark has flipped the script on everything I thought I knew about air purifiers with its new colourful releases
The compact size makes it perfect for desks and small spaces, too
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Experts say this dehumidifier 'cooling' hack could be backfiring on your energy bills and hiking them up
Using your dehumidifier on its own to help your home feel cooler might not be worth it...
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I put this steam-powered spot cleaner to work on carpets, sofas and even the kids' mucky trainers — my busy family home has never been so clean
I didn't expect results this good
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I reset my interior style with a declutter during my home renovation – now it finally reflects who I am at 40
My home renovation declutter helped me make this huge change to my interior style
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Don't throw your old toothbrushes in the bin this summer – it’s the secret weapon to making your garden furniture glow
The cleaning tool you never knew you needed
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These 4 common household items are inviting flies into your home without you realising, according to experts
Tell these pests to buzz off!
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Experts reveal how long a vacuum cleaner should *actually* last – and the 4 things drastically reducing its lifespan
These are the things to keep an eye out for
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It takes a lot to impress me as an expert vacuum tester – but Gtech’s one-and-only stick vacuum won me over
And it's a bargain at just £299
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I tested three blind cleaning tools to see which one would *actually* leave my blinds dust-free – and no, it wasn’t a regular duster
Amazingly, my top pick is less than £5
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This is how often you need to check your smoke alarm – or face voiding your home insurance policy
Don't neglect this vital task
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I'll never paint a room without it – this genius tool doubles as a paint tin opener and brush, and makes decorating so much easier
This is now one of my painting essentials
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I tested the best air purifiers against smoke, cooking smells and everyday allergens – these are the 6 I'd pick for a healthy home
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality, as tested by the Ideal Home team
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‘People with tidy cupboards don’t own fewer things by accident’ – these are the 6 things you need to avoid to keep your kitchen cupboards clutter-free
People with tidy kitchen cupboards *never* do these things
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‘I love it so much I’ve already bought another one!’ – Lakeland’s £10 mini countertop vacuum is a crumb-busting kitchen must-have
It's become my go-to cleaning tool
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I tried ‘decluttering like a tourist’ and it is one of the best decluttering methods for breaking through decision fatigue I’ve tried
It will make you see your home in a different light
