Latest Buying Guides
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My dog and I have spent months testing the best vacuums for pet hair – these are my top picks for homes with furry friends
Find the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair with our expert reviews
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14 best sofas – I’ve tried over 200 sofas and these are the most comfortable and stylish ones I’ve sat on
From budget to luxury, corner to storage sofas, this guide to best sofas has the perfect one for everybody
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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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Best heated clothes airers – tried and tested for drying clothes indoors, fast
Laundry piles don't stand a chance...
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I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the best cordless vacuum cleaners you can buy for grab-and-go cleaning
The 9 models I’d pick after rigorous testing and real-world home trials
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I put the best electric blankets and heated throws to the test – these are my 6 top recommendations
Tried and tested, these are the best electric blankets and heated throws you can buy – from luxury dual-controlled doubles to the most affordable heated blankets
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Looking for an affordable air fryer? I've tested the four very best air fryers under £100
I've reviewed a selection of budget-friendly air fryers that won’t break the bank
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Forget the rest, these are the 3 best air fryers to buy now – I've narrowed it down after testing dozens of them
Here's the ultimate shortlist
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The best Ninja air fryer of 2025 - our definitive ranking of these game-changing appliances
Wondering which is the best Ninja air fryer to switch up your cooking? Here's everything you need to know
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I’ve spent over 300 hours testing the best vacuum cleaners – these are the 9 I’d recommend to friends and family
Must-have models from the likes of Dyson, Shark and more
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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 7 best coffee machines, all reviewed and ranked
I've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
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I’ve tested the best electric heaters – these are my top picks for when you don’t want to turn the central heating on
The best electric heaters for staying warm, including fan, convector and bladeless indoor heaters from leading brands
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I’ve spent months testing the best mops in my home — these are the top-rated models I’d recommend for all floor types
These are undoubtedly the best mops for laminate, vinyl, amtico, tiled and even hardwood floors
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Best duvets – tried and tested for a good night's sleep
The best duvets as tried and tested by the Ideal Home team – our top recommendations for the best summer duvets, best all-season duvets, best down and best wool duvets
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I never really understood the hype around robot vacuum cleaners — but these 6 models converted me to hands-free cleaning
I tested top models from Eufy, Shark, Hoover and more
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I’m a gardens editor and these are the 6 best secateurs around
These tools make pruning fun!
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The 8 best pillows for all sleep styles – I've tested over 50 options to shortlist my top recommendations
As Ideal Home's Sleep Editor, I've tried and tested over 50 pillows during the past four years. These are my eight top recommendations for side, back, and front sleepers
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I’ve spent the last four years testing bedding – these are the best duvet covers and bedding sets you can buy
Update your bedroom in an instant with these tried and tested duvet covers and stylish set - plain, patterned and floral
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Best soup makers in the UK - I tried and tested 4 favourites
Reviews of the best soup makers you can buy from Ninja, Drew and Cole, Morphy Richards, and Salter, perfect for winter dishes
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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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Our selection of the very best juicers after testing, complete with reviews
These are the best juicers for turning oranges, apples, celery and other greens into delicious morning drinks
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Best steam cleaners and mops — my 6 tried and tested favourites that I’d recommend for whole-home cleaning
After reviewing, these are the best steam cleaners and mops I’d recommend for spotless floors, kitchens and bathrooms
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I test vacuums for a living, and these are the only 6 handheld vacuums I’d recommend to family and friends
Tried and tested in real homes and cars
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I used to work in Harrods’ home fragrance department – these are the 9 best reed diffusers I'd recommend (and they're not all high end)
From budget to luxury, these are the 9 reed diffusers I'd recommend to everyone
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Best bread makers – the 4 top bread machines that can beat a supermarket loaf, tried and tested
The best bread makers for fresh loaves, pizza bases and gluten-free goodies.
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I've selected the best steam irons – 9 tried-and-tested models that will power through laundry with impressive results
These are the best steam irons the Ideal Home team has tested for tackling every laundry need
