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Households in the UK set for £45 reduction in electricity bills later this year
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that VAT will be cut from household electricity bills from 1 October 2026. The…
The best cleaning products, tried and tested by a Cleaning Editor
As Ideal Home‘s Cleaning Editor, it’s literally my job to test cleaning products and help our readers clean their homes quickly…
Homeowners urged to drape camo nets over windows in July
If you’re struggling to cool your home, then an unusual cooling hack is being recommended by experts to help prevent excess heat…
Why Lakeland’s mini vacuum is the best £20 I’ve ever spent
Lakeland’s £19.99 3-in-1 Mini Vacuum Cleaner was released last year and was so popular that it sold out almost instantly. Then…
How to stay cool using a hot water bottle
If you’re struggling to keep yourself cool this summer, experts are recommending that you purchase a hot water bottle to help…
How much more are you paying to run your appliances?
On 1 July, the energy price cap went up by 13%. That means that if you aren’t on a fixed tariff and are instead on your…
The 80p heatwave hack I’m using to freshen up my smelly sink
With hot weather comes smelly drains, and right now, my sink is stinking up my entire kitchen. To combat this, I’m using an 80p…
6 kitchen cleaning jobs to complete before the July heatwave
If you’ve noticed the temperature is about to spike once again at the end of the week, don’t panic. Experts have revealed six…
I’m buying this clever food waste bin before the July heatwave
The recent heatwave has reminded me that food waste bins really can stink, and if you’re keen to reduce odour and discourage…
Thousands of households eligible for £9,000 heat pump grant
Thousands of homes in England and Wales will be eligible to receive a £9,000 grant to switch to a heat pump this summer, the…
5 home appliances you must switch off during a heatwave
Experts have revealed the five household appliances to switch off during a heatwave to help your home stay cool and save money on…
I’m using a sock to keep cool this summer
Working, walking, eating, sleeping, being – it all felt rather impossible in this stifling heatwave. So, in a way to beat the…