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My kids and I camped out in our living room to find the best air beds for hosting overnight guests – these are my 6 top recommendations
To sleep extra guests or to take camping, these are the best air beds money can buy
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Rattan garden furniture will always be a classic, and I've found 9 on-trend pieces that will make any patio look good
I’ve scoured countless brands’ and retailers’ collections to find the best rattan outdoor furniture in every category, from garden chairs to lounge sets
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The best mattresses – tested by our experts for a great night’s sleep
Top recommendations for all budgets and sleepers, from Simba, Emma, Tempur, Hypnos, and more
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These are the 6 best carpet cleaners for deep cleaning the most important surface in your home
Six of the best carpet cleaners that can refresh your space in an instant
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Best handheld vacuum cleaners for quick cleans tried and tested
Tackle spills, crumbs and pet hair in a hurry with the best handheld vacuum cleaners
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9 best gas BBQs in the UK for easy alfresco cooking, tried and tested
Searching for the best gas BBQ on the market? These are our favourites
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Best BBQs to level up your summer grilling, tried and tested in real gardens
The very best BBQs out there, reviewed and approved by the Ideal Home team
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The best mattress protectors tried and tested – I've found the best waterproof, cooling, and budget options from M&S, Dunelm, and more
The best mattress protectors for keeping your mattress in top condition – we've tried and tested options from Marks & Spencer, Panda, Dunelm, and many more to bring you our top recommendations
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Best stand mixers in the UK - 12 reviews of stand mixers
Featuring mixers KitchenAid, Kenwood, Bosch and more, these are the best stand mixers you can buy right now
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Where to buy garden furniture – the 11 stores I recommend after spending hours looking and sitting on countless outdoor sofas and dining sets
I’ve spent hours trying and looking at outdoor chairs, sofas and sets to determine what the best places to shop for stylish and comfortable pieces are
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The definitive list of the best kettles, reviewed
Take a look at the best kettles that we've tested, featuring brands like Dualit, Smeg and De'Longhi
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The best blenders on the market in the UK - reviewed by experts
Our favourite blenders for blitzing up smoothies, soup, ice and protein shakes
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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for you
Buy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
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These are the best chair beds for hosting overnight guests if you have limited space
The best chair beds for sitting and sleeping – space-saving overnight hosting solutions tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
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Best air purifiers 2025 — after testing dozens of models, these are the 9 I’d pick to eliminate dust, allergens, and odours from your home
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality, as tested by the Ideal Home team
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Wireless lamps are the 'it' lighting trend marrying form and function – here are 6 of the best to shop right now
Convenient and clutter-free? You can sign us up
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I tested dozens of mops on all floor types - these are my 9 top picks for a spotless finish every time
These are undoubtedly the best mops for laminate, vinyl, amtico, tiled and even hardwood floors
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Best pillow for side sleepers – tried and tested for good sleep posture
I've tried and tested the best pillows for side sleepers from Levitex, Tempur, Panda, and a whole host more brands, to help you find the right pillow for your sleep style
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Best oil filled radiators 2025 – tried and tested
The best oil filled radiators for staying cosy when temperatures drop. We've tested portable heaters from De'Longhi, Pro Breeze and more to find the best-in-class
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Best electric heater 2025 – tried and tested portable heaters
The best electric heaters for staying warm, including fan, convector and bladeless indoor heaters from leading brands
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6 of the best multi-cookers, tried and tested – for air frying, pressure cooking, sautéing and more
Invest in one of the best multi-cookers and unlock a whole new world of culinary possibilities, with options from Ninja, Instant Pot and more
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The best pod coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
These are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
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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
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The best bean-to-cup coffee machines I've reviewed
For at-home coffee, these machines give you an unbeatable experience
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The best Shark vacuums, as tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
We've tested the best Shark vacuums so you can keep the floors in your home dust, fluff and pet hair-free, from cordless to handheld models
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Best patio heater — our tried-and-tested favourites for every budget, from tabletop to wall-mounted
We've tested the best models on the market
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The 9 best coffee machines, all reviewed and ranked
I've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
