House manual
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I’ve spent months testing the best mops – these are my top picks, from budget to battery-powered models
Keep your floors sparkling with the best mops to suit every floor type
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This £30 stair basket has quietly fixed the clutter that always builds up on our stairs – it's made such a big difference
It's an easy hallway fix that makes everyday mess on our staircase feel manageable
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I’ve spent over 300 hours testing vacuum cleaners – these are my top-rated models to suit every household
The must-have models I’d recommend to family and friends
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I made this one energy-saving change three years ago, and I still rave about it today
I think radiator reflectors are an utter game changer
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Things you’re forgetting to clean that are making your house STINK this Christmas – and yes, your tree is one of them!
Don't want your guests to smell horrible lingering odours? Read this
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I've selected the best steam irons for powerful crease removal – 6 of the top models tried and tested on real laundry
These are the best steam irons the Ideal Home team has tested for wrinkle-free clothes
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‘It creates a calm, inviting space where guests will feel welcome’ – the 3 things to declutter from a spare bedroom before Christmas
Hosting overnight guests this Christmas? Professional organisers want you to do this first
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7 ways I'm trying to keep my 110-year old house warm
I don't want to rely on the central heating all day, so I'm embracing these old-school methods to stay toasty
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'These little hotspots are touched constantly but rarely cleaned' – the one cleaning job people forget before guests arrive (and why it matters in flu season)
The small surfaces hiding big germs...
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People are using bottles of prosecco to store their Christmas lights, and I’m only jealous I didn’t think of it first
It's my new favourite festive storage hack
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How to get rid of old Christmas decorations – this is the best way to send your unwanted baubles to a new home
Here's everything you need to know
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My old house was riddled with draughts and condensation until I made this one significant change
It wasn’t cheap but it’s been transformative
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We’ve all been cleaning our ovens wrong – experts say this is the one spot we all miss (and it’s making it look filthy)
If scrubbing isn't cutting it, you need to read this
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I’ve found a decluttering method that *actually* allows you to see what you no longer use – it's exactly what you need for a post-Christmas clear out
'Tis the season to declutter...
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Lidl is selling the cutest Cath Kidston pet beds for under £20 – they're £30 cheaper than the Amazon version, so you'll have to be quick
Run, don't walk, to the middle aisle
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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-cleaning
Christmas has come early thanks to Dyson
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Zoe Ball’s controversial take on hallway clutter has just made me re-evaluate my own relationship with tidying my home
It seems not all clutter is bad clutter
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Nobody told me there's a specific order your should bleed your radiators in
I've been doing it wrong for years without realising, and I bet I'm not alone
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One place you're forgetting to declutter before your guests arrive for Christmas – decluttering pros say it makes a bigger difference than you think
It's all about making your guests feel welcome
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Ruth Langsford's clever bauble storage trolley makes decorating (and packing away) so much easier – and there's £60 off it right now
It's the Christmas storage upgrade we all need
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How to remove common Christmas stains from carpets and upholstery – quick hacks for tackling everything from chocolate to gravy stains
Keep your home stain-free this festive season
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I’m not letting shoe clutter mess up my home this Christmas – I’ve just bought a game-changing £17 storage solution to tidy up my hallway
It's ideal for hosting season
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Small living room storage ideas – 12 creative and smart ways to get rid of visual clutter and keep your compact lounge neat and organised
These are the experts' top tips on making your small living space look and feel more organised and considered
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Don’t throw your rice water down the sink! This is why you should be using this ‘magic in a bottle’ to clean your home
No, it's not as bonkers as it sounds
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'I want to believe it is magic’ – Vicky Pattison revealed the £4.99 cleaning buy she swears by to keep her Scandi-style home and walls scruff-free
Once you try them, you'll never go back
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The 5 things people with always warm homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials
Quick fixes that you could add in under an hour
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I’m sick of clutter piling up on my bedside table, so I’m investing in these stylish pockets from Amazon – they already have 1000s of glowing reviews
Get your bedroom in order
