Molly Cleary
After writing for all of Future's Homes titles, Molly is now the Kitchen Appliances Editor at Ideal Home, working across a range of shopping content to find the best buys for your space. Previously, she was the Shopping Writer for Homes & Gardens and Real Homes. Now, she spends her time writing reviews of appliances she’s tested in her kitchen and at our testing facility (namely air fryers, coffee machines, stand mixers and more), as well as curating buying guides. She's a certified Consumer Expert for Appliances and Cookware after passing a five-step program including hands-on experience, consumer interviews and extensive research into her specialist area.
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The walls in my flat are ridiculously high for someone who owns little to no art, so my next task is trying to find or paint lovely things to hang up there. My aim is to pick things up at nearby markets and shops so that everything feels unique to this space.
Latest articles by Molly Cleary
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I got my hands on Ninja's sold-out Luxe Café espresso machine. Here's why you'll want to snap it up when it's finally back in stock
Ninja's first foray into the world of coffee will have newbies to bean-to-cup machines becoming pros with ease
By Molly Cleary
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I've tested dozens of air fryers - but these are the 5 things I wish I'd known when I invested in my first air fryer
If you're shopping an air fryer in the Black Friday sales, here are a few things to consider
By Molly Cleary
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How to find the best cordless vacuum deals – save on Shark, VAX, Dyson and more
Where and when to find the top discounts
By Molly Cleary
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Air fryer deals – how to get the best savings on Ninja, Instant and more
Where, when and how to shop to ensure the best deals on air fryers
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer review - why this is an enduring favourite
We put the Ninja Dual Zone AF400UK through its paces to see if it really is the best of the bunch
By Molly Cleary
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I always failed at keeping my sourdough starter happy - that all changed once I tried the Goldie keeper
The Goldie made looking after a sourdough starter a much more achievable task
By Molly Cleary
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Invest in one of the best toasters, as tested by Ideal Home
Brown your bread to perfection with our pick of the best two- and four-slice toasters
By Molly Cleary
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Level up your cleaning with one of these steam cleaners, tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Need a tool for deeper cleaning? You need one of the best steam cleaners for your home
By Molly Cleary
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Shark deals – find the best savings on top-rated vacuums, steam cleaners and more
Where, when and how to get the deals worth shopping
By Molly Cleary
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Our tried and tested guide to the 10 best slow cookers will have the perfect pick for your kitchen
Find the best slow cooker from Russell Hobbs, Sage, Crock-Pot, Morphy Richards and Cuisinart with our slow cooker reviews
By Molly Cleary
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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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We tested the best steam irons so you can power through that laundry pile
The best steam irons reviewed by our experts so that you can power through that laundry pile, fast
By Molly Cleary
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The definitive list of the best kettles in 2024, reviewed
Take a look at the best kettles that we've tested, featuring brands like Dualit, Smeg and De'Longhi
By Molly Cleary
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The Ninja Slushi is finally available in the UK to buy - here's where you can get it
Summer might be over, but slushies are forever
By Molly Cleary
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The 12 best air fryers in the UK, complete with reviews, from the Ideal Home team
We've reviewed the best air fryers from Ninja, Instant, Tefal, Phillips, Tower and more. Here's our ranking of the ones we love after testing
By Molly Cleary
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Our tried and tested top non-stick pans for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-fries
We've done the flipping and sticking so you don't have to
By Molly Cleary
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Do you need an air fryer cleaning spray? I've tested air fryers from all the big names and this is why I'd save your money
An air fryer cleaner is no different from an ordinary one, really
By Molly Cleary
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The 7 best dual zone air fryers as tested by the Ideal Home team
All of the best dual zone air fryers that we've tried and tested – so that you can read up before you invest
By Molly Cleary
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Philips has launched its first-ever barista-approved bean to cup coffee machine
With 15 grind settings and a beautiful stainless steel exterior, this machine looks like the real deal
By Molly Cleary
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The best bean to cup coffee machines money can buy, as tested by the Ideal Home team
Invest in one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary
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We unpick the disadvantages of using a halogen oven
Don't believe the hype
By Molly Cleary
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The best pod coffee machines of 2024, as tested by the Ideal Home team
These are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
By Molly Cleary
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The 11 best coffee machines in 2024, as ranked by the Ideal Home team
We tried the 11 best coffee machines in 2024 to bring you our favourites for pod coffee, espresso and filter-style brews
By Molly Cleary
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De'Longhi La Specialista Opera first look - the features to know about
We take a look at everything that De'Longhi claim sets this machine apart from the competition
By Molly Cleary