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This energy mistake could cost hundreds when moving house
If you’re in the process of moving home, then I’m afraid you need to sit up and pay attention. Renters…
Shark has launched a game-changing new vacuum cleaner – the PowerDetect
When a brand is willing to demonstrate the shortcomings of one of its best products, you know they’re really excited…
The 3 rules you must follow when installing security cameras
Your house, your rules? Well, not quite. And if you have CCTV cameras or video recording devices on or around…
Is ‘wall mopping’ the best way to clean painted walls?
If your painted walls look scuffed and a little worse for wear, welcome to the club! But if you, like…
How the Japanese idea of ‘inyo-onyo’ can organise your home
I’m a person who can never leave a surface space free. It isn’t even about being someone who owns loads…
I tried the 3 most common washing machine cleaning methods
As someone who writes about cleaning on a regular basis, you’d think I’d like cleaning more than I do. But…
Dyson Car+Boat Handheld Vacuum Review—is this the best handheld vacuum money can buy?
This review puts the Dyson Car+Boat Handheld Vacuum to the test, to see if it’s worth its hefty price tag.After…
How we test heated clothes airers at Ideal Home
Since the release of our first issue in the 1920s, Ideal Home has prided itself on recommending the best household…
Is a deep clean better than a spring clean? Experts outline the difference so you can decide which one your home needs
Spring has officially sprung and (whether it’s something you look forward to or not) odds are you’re probably planning to…
I finally got my hands on Lakeland’s sell-out £20 mini vacuum
As Ideal Home’s resident vacuum cleaner expert, I’d usually say that Shark and Dyson are the crème de la crème…
How often should you wash your pillows? Experts reveal all
How often should you wash your pillows? If you’re asking that question, then first up, congratulations on realising this bedding…
I’ve forgotten to clean this one spot in my house for years
If you’re anything like me, your home cleaning regime has probably become muscle memory. I tick the same tasks off…