Cleaning Advice
Take a look at these clever cleaning guides for every room in your home. Keep your home and furniture in pristine condition with our hacks and how to guides. Having a clean and tidy home is one of the easiest ways to immediately improve your day-to-day quality of life
Cleaning
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This is what can go in your recycling and food waste bins under the new, simpler recycling rules that came into force this week in England
Make sure you're up to date on the dos and don'ts
By Evie Lisk
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Denise Welch slams London council for failing to collect her son’s bins – this is what you *actually* should do if your bin isn’t collected
Everything you need to know about 'Bin-gate'
By Kezia Reynolds
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Household recycling rules are changing in April – everything you need to know about what you can and can't recycle
Here's everything you need to know about the new system
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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I stopped paying for a window cleaner and used these DIY window cleaning tools instead – they offer professional-looking results without the price tag
Your windows will look better than ever
By Lauren Bradbury
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I recommend this handy mini countertop vacuum to everyone I meet – but I can’t stop thinking about these perfect pastel alternatives
*Adds to basket immediately*
By Lauren Bradbury
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I used the 3-30 cleaning method to ‘fake’ a spring clean of my home – it was so effective that I completed my to-do list days ahead of schedule
It’s my new low-effort way to keep my home clean and clutter-free
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’ve streamlined my spring cleaning routine with these game-changing essentials – must-have tools and products that have cut my cleaning time in half
As a Cleaning Editor who hates cleaning, you can trust me on this one
By Lauren Bradbury
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TikTok convinced me to clean my oven with cling film – trust me, this low-effort hack is a game-changer for lazy cleaners
No elbow grease required!
By Maddie Balcombe
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6 surprising things you can clean in a dishwasher – the ultimate cheat sheet for lazy cleaners
Who knew our dishwashers could be so handy?
By Katie Sims
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The 5 things I clean while I’m sleeping – lazy home cleaning hacks you can replicate with your eyes closed (quite literally!)
Who says you need to be awake to clean your house?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Lidl is launching a clever make-your-own-cleaning-kits that rival Joseph Joseph – they’re ideal if you lack storage space at home
Prices start at just £2.99
By Kezia Reynolds
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Cleaning experts warn that you should replace this kitchen item every week
Your dishes will thank you for it
By Katie Sims
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My nan introduced me to this old-school cleaning tool – now I won’t dust my house without it (and it’s professional cleaner-approved!)
I didn't understand the hype, but now I'm converted
By Lauren Bradbury
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I use this Joseph Joseph cleaning set every day – but I’ve spotted IKEA has an almost-identical alternative that’s £50 cheaper
As a Cleaning Editor, I approve this alt!
By Lauren Bradbury
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Only washing-up pros know how handy this clever dish drainer from Argos is – it makes the process far easier and more hygienic
*Adds to cart*
By Kezia Reynolds
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This £6.99 Amazon bestseller is the key to keeping your fridge odour, mould and moisture-free – and it’ll keep your food fresher for longer
'I couldn’t believe how much gunge it removed!’
By Lauren Bradbury
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The destructive pest sneaking into your home on secondhand furniture – this is how to check you're not bringing it in with your latest eBay find
This cosmetic flaw could be a sign of something much more serious
By Holly Reaney
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William Morris At Home has teamed up with Purdy & Figg to launch a stunning cleaning collection – for less than £20, I predict it will sell fast
You won't want to miss the iconic bottle
By Maddie Balcombe
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Sort Your Life Out’s Iwan Carrington shares how you can clean your entire home while fitting it around your lifestyle – it’s the perfect way to avoid overwhelm
How to stay motivated to clean when you just *really* don’t want to
By Lauren Bradbury
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I live in a damp Victorian home – this is the 10-minute ‘opening shift’ routine I swear by to keep my house condensation-free
It works every time
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m flipping the script on how I clean in 2026 – why I’m vowing to clean *less* this year (and why you should too)
They're small changes that will make a big impact
By Lauren Bradbury
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7 'annoying' cleaning jobs to get on top of this January – your future self will thank you
Now's the time to *finally* tick off the cleaning jobs we never get round to
By Katie Sims
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I stopped trying to clean my whole house at once – one hotspot a day is the habit that finally stuck and actually works
The one hotspot a day cleaning method that's helped me stay on top of mess
By Rebecca Lawton
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5 cleaning and DIY jobs I always do when putting away my Christmas decorations to make the transition into the new year easier
I like to set myself up for a calm January, knowing these tasks are done
By Amy Reeves
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Can’t get to the shops? This is the only product you need to tackle Christmas stains – and it’s already under your sink
No chemicals required!
By Lauren Bradbury
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3 ways to use Christmas tree needles around your home to make your house cleaner and smell fresher
Your tree needles are not destined for the bin
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've just discovered wheelie bin compactors – and they're a Christmas rubbish game-changer
The bin solution I didn't know existed and it's genius for over Christmas
By Jenny McFarlane

