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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How to clean mould off wood – an easy, expert-approved step-by-step to spot, treat and prevent the issue
It’s much easier than you'd think
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tried the viral Pink Stuff hack to clean my oven door and it left my glass shining —but this is the reason I won’t be using it all the time
While the hack was brilliant, you should use this strong cleaner with caution
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tried the viral candlewax hack to polish my bathroom tap and I can honestly say it’s never looked better
I've found my new favourite polishing hack
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean a velvet chair and remove stains in 5 easy steps - expert tricks to get it looking like new in no time
Knowing how to clean velvet chairs is essential for keeping your chairs looking their best – the experts reveal their top tips
By Holly Reaney
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How to get nail polish out of carpet – 2 fool-proof methods carpet experts swear by to get rid of this stubborn stain
Finally say goodbye to those dreaded stains
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean extractor fan filters in 2 steps - cleaning experts reveal the easiest method to get rid of grease
It's super important to clean your extractor fan filters - luckily, it's really easy to do!
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 ways to use rubbing alcohol for a spotless home, according to cleaning experts
This £5 buy can clean a multitude of household sins
By Kezia Reynolds
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How often do you clean your bathroom? Cleaning experts reveal the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks we should all be doing
Regular cleaning is needed to keep your bathroom fresh and clean
By Kezia Reynolds
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Can you put a Ninja air fryer basket in the dishwasher?
Here's what to do with your Ninja air fryer baskets to keep them looking pristine for as long as possible
By Molly Cleary
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Scrub Daddy has just launched a brand new butterfly mop
We're obsessed with all things Scrub Daddy
By Kezia Reynolds
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The best handheld vacuum cleaners – our top 5, reviewed
Tackle spills, crumbs and pet hair in a hurry with the best handheld vacuum cleaners
By Molly Cleary
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'Opening shift' cleaning method to your morning routine is the secret to a more productive day, say organising experts
From now on, start the day with a sense of achievement
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to get rid of mould on walls – 7 home treatments tried and tested by the experts
You likely won't even have to spend another penny
By Jenny McFarlane
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What is sugar soap? The £5 DIY essential you need for perfectly prepped walls for painting
This DIY hero is the key to achieving a perfectly painted wall
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tried OXO's cleverly-designed mop and bucket — they worked wonders on my laminate floor
I've never thought about investing in a decent mop and bucket until now
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tried the viral Coca-Cola hack to clean my loo — it easily removed stubborn limescale and stains
My toilet bowl has never looked more spotless
By Kezia Reynolds
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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 Jenny McFarlane
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What can I use instead of dishwasher tablets? Cleaning experts reveal the cheaper alternative that will leave your dishes sparkling
How to get machine-clean dishes without using a dishwasher tablet
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to wash a weighted blanket the right way – to protect it and your washing machine from damage
A step-by-step guide to the best way to wash a weighted blanket
By Jenny McFarlane
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Are you using the right amount of detergent in your washing machine? The tell-tale signs you’re using too much or too little
You could be doing your laundry routine all wrong
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean a washing machine with soda crystals — why experts say you should ditch bicarbonate of soda for this cheaper alternative
Live in a hard water area? Soda crystals will be your best friend
By Lauren Bradbury
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4 surprising things you can clean with a tennis ball, according to the professionals
Put your tennis balls to good use with these top tips
By Katie Sims
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15 decluttering methods – expert-approved, tried and tested techniques that really work
From the 50/50 rule to Swedish death cleaning, we take a look at the clutter busters that really work
By Jenny McFarlane
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Stanley Tucci’s Shark vacuum cleaner is one of the brand’s bestselling products — right now it’s £200 off
Stanley loves a Shark, too!
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tried the 5 Senses Cleaning Method and finally knew where to start my big clean
If you never where to start cleaning, give the 5 Senses Cleaning Method a try
By Kezia Reynolds
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Things people with clean bathrooms always do — 9 habits to pick up for a spotless wash space
These are the practices you might want to adopt to keep your bathroom looking its best
By Ellis Cochrane
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The 11 cleaning jobs I always do in January as a cleaning and home organisation expert to kick off the New Year
You don't need to scrub the house from top to bottom, these 11 jobs are the best place to start
By Lynsey Crombie