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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5 home items accidentally attracting wasps to your home, according to experts – *spoiler* your Bag for Life is one of themYou've definitely got a few of these items at home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Shark quietly dropped their most powerful handheld vacuum ever last month – I tested whether the high price tag is worth itSpoiler alert: I loved it
By Rebecca Lawton
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This £10 Amazon buy is my secret weapon for reducing the risk of summer mouldDid someone say electricity-free dehumidifier?
By Maddie Balcombe
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My dog and I put Joseph Joseph’s new cleaning tools to the test in our homeThey picked up pet hair like a magnet
By Lauren Bradbury
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The flies buzzing around your fruit bowl are not fruit flies – pest experts reveal what they really are, and how to get rid of themThese flies can lay 500 to 2,000 eggs in their short lifespan
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to remove mould from kitchen and bathroom sealant without using any chemicalsAnd keep it away for good
By Lauren Bradbury
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Only laundry pros know how handy this clever clothes line from Argos is – it’s perfect for tiny gardensIt's the time of year when drying clothes outside is a must!
By Kezia Reynolds
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The cleaning tips every pet-lover should know to keep their home spotless and hair-free – they’re *so* quick and easyNever let your four-legged friend ruin your carpet or sofa again
By Lauren Bradbury
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‘In Essex, we don’t have bins,’ Lauren Goodger has divided the internet after refusing to have a kitchen bin in her home – I asked the experts if you *really* need oneDo you have a kitchen bin? We'd love to know
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tried 3 viral washing machine cleaning methods – only one actually banished bad smells and mouldI assumed that bicarb and vinegar would do the trick, but I was wrong
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things that people with a dust-free home always do – game-changing tools and techniquesSo you spend less time cleaning
By Lauren Bradbury
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This budget-friendly steam cleaner refreshed my sofa, wall tiles and windows – and I even used it to iron my son’s school uniform!I can't stop using it!
By Rebecca Lawton
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5 things you should never put in a kitchen bin, according to pros – you’d never guess how dangerous these common household items can bePutting these items in your bin are a big no-no
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean a Shark vacuum filter - the essential task to keep your vacuum cleaner in full working orderWhen was the last time you cleaned your Shark vacuum filter?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Smelly bins could land you a hefty bin, waste experts reveal – everything you need to knowAs the weather heats up, now is more important than ever to keep your bins clean to prevent bad odour
By Kezia Reynolds
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Only the most efficient cleaners use these steam cleaner hacks in their home – I swear by them as Ideal Home’s Cleaning EditorI've cracked the steam cleaning code
By Lauren Bradbury
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Waste experts reveal what to put in a compost bin vs a food waste bin – mistaking the two could cost you a healthy gardenBoth are very important for the upkeep of a sustainable home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Banish bad smells from your food waste bin with this simple cleaning trick – all you need is this 1 cupboard essentialThis clever cleaning trick neutralise bad smells before you even notice them
By Kezia Reynolds
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IKEA’s £5 food waste bin makes following new recycling rules easy and stylish – this odour-proof bin is also perfect for tiny spacesIs it just me, or does this food waste bin look really stylish?
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts are warning homeowners to think before they spray when spring cleaning this month – your favourite houseplant could be paying the priceCleaning products are putting your houseplants at risk
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi is selling a clever mattress vacuum for under £25 that banishes allergens, mites and bacteria with zero chemicalsMake cleaning your home a breeze this spring
By Kezia Reynolds
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14 councils in England have delayed weekly food waste collections until at least 203414 councils in England have delayed weekly food waste collections until at least 2034
By Kezia Reynolds
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Waste experts reveal how to deter flies from your food waste bin this summer – 3 easy fixes to make following new recycling rules a breezeUnfortunately, your food waste bin is the ideal envrionment for flies
By Kezia Reynolds
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I banished funky fridge smells using this handy £22 gadget – it works for 10 years without needing refillsIt also tackles smelly shoes, wardrobes and cars
By Lauren Bradbury
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Councils may not take your food waste bin if you use the wrong liner – everything you need to knowWhat you're required to do to dispose of food waste in England
By Kezia Reynolds
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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 EnglandMake 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 collectedEverything you need to know about 'Bin-gate'
By Kezia Reynolds


