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Our house manual guides cover every aspect of managing your home. We have advice for those buying, selling or renting. We can help you manage your bills, create a new cleaning regime or organise your rooms.
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How often should you replace a bath mat? Chances are you're overdue for a new one
Experts reveal how often you should be replacing them
By Sara Hesikova
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How to clean a fabric headboard for a spotless and hygienic bedroom
Cleaning experts break down how to treat a fabric headboard for a spotless finish and a refreshing goodnight sleep
By Sara Hesikova
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Did you know you could be allergic to your sofa? Expert shares how you can tell and what to do about it
Everything you need to know about sofa allergy – what it is and how to treat it
By Sara Hesikova
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This is how much keeping your appliances on standby is *actually* costing you
It makes more difference to your annual bill than you might think…
By Amy Hunt
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Why does my air purifier smell? And what to do about it, according to experts
There are 5 possible reasons why...
By Lauren Bradbury
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Wood burner vs open fire: which should you choose?
They both make great additions to the home, but let's find out which comes out on top
By Katie Sims
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7 cleaning products that are potentially harmful to you and your home
These are the cleaning products and agents you should be extra wary of using
By Amy Hunt
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Can you remove stubborn blood stains with milk? Cleaning experts reveal the most unexpected of stain removers
Why spilt milk might stop you from crying...
By Sara Hesikova
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10 cleaning products we're stocking up on in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale for the ultimate spring room reset
Snap up big discounts on cleaning products from our favourite brands like Shark, Kärcher, Dettol, and more
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 rules for successful spring cleaning - transform your home from dusty to dazzling
Grab your cleaning kit - it's time to get your house spick and span with the help of five essential spring cleaning tips
By Katie Sims
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Act fast – our top-rated Karcher pressure washer is on sale for Amazon Spring Deal Days
Jump start your spring cleaning with this game-changing device
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality – tried and tested
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality and filtering dust, pollen and odours, as tested by the Ideal Home team. Our top recommendations from Blueair, AEG, Levoit, Philips, Dyson, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Air purifier deals: improve indoor air quality for less
Today's cheapest air purifier deals – improve indoor air quality with discounts on Blueair, Levoit, Philips, AEG, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Decluttering methods - 9 techniques that really work
From the 50/50 rule to Swedish death cleaning, we take a look at the clutter busters that really work
By Emma Rinaldi
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The 7 spots you’re forgetting to clean in the bedroom – but experts say you really shouldn’t
How many are you missing?
By Sara Hesikova
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How to declutter when you’re overwhelmed - 10 tricks for clearing up when you’re feeling stressed
Keep your cool and tackle the mess
By Andrea Childs
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What are the benefits of decluttering? 7 things that will make you want to clear out your cupboards
Finally having that big clear out could not only change your home, but your whole life too
By Emma Rinaldi
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Ideal Home's top reviews of the best vacuums for pet hair
Find the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair with our expert reviews
By Molly Cleary
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Can an air purifier help with allergies? Yes, but only if you choose the right kind
This is one for hay fever sufferers
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 home-staging mistakes to avoid when selling a home that are putting off potential buyers
It can be a tricky market, so making your home as attractive as possible is important
By Amy Hunt
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A daily cleaning checklist – 6 cleaning tasks you should be doing every day, according to experts
A daily schedule for house cleaning may sound daunting, but it’s definitely manageable
By Lauren Bradbury
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Our top-rated pressure washers to clean your outdoor space, garden furniture and more
Conveniently clean outdoors with one of the best pressure washers
By Molly Cleary
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What is slug tape? And how to use it to keep slugs out of the house
Keep those pesky slugs at bay
By Lauren Bradbury
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A new accessible heat pump system has landed in the UK from Sweden – it promises to be a game-changer
It aims to take UK homes off gas boilers for good
By Jullia Joson
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How smart home tech can help you keep hit your health and fitness goals
Take gym classes from home and get detailed information about your health without having to go to your GP
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to recharge with a room reset - the wellbeing benefits of the social media trend
Resetting a room makes it ready for purpose – and can motivate you to a more intentional, productive life, say the experts
By Andrea Childs
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How to clean a pizza baking stone - 6 easy steps to clean and prevent food spills and stains
Nope, soap and water are not welcome here
By Lauren Bradbury