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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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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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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How to clean stainless steel cutlery - the expert approved methods that will have your cutlery shining in time for Christmas
Nice shiny cutlery is the key to taking your table display to the next level
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean an oven – and the ONE thing you shouldn't do, according to Lynsey Queen of Clean
Here are the easiest ways to clean an oven and bring back its sparkle
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to clean oven trays - 3 tried and tested methods to banish grease that experts swear by
Say goodbye to sticky pans for good
By Kezia Reynolds
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The 13 places you're forgetting to vacuum – and expert tips to tackle them quickly
Your vacuum is for more than just your floors
By Sarah Handley
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Don’t try this at home – experts have warned against using bleach to clean mould off wood
This method can end up doing more harm than good
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to vacuum – get a professional-grade clean with these expert tips
Think you know how to vacuum? Think again
By Sarah Handley
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How to clean brass items - 5 household products that will prevent tarnishing and make your hardware shine
Who knew you could use ketchup to clean brass?
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to clean a soup maker - and the one thing you should NEVER do, according to experts
Say goodbye to tomato soup stains
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to remove yellow stains from your loo seat - banish unsightly stains with just a magic eraser
This cleaning hack went viral for all the right reasons
By Kezia Reynolds
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Are you cleaning these 5 things around your home with a pumice stone? Experts say you should be
No, pumice stones aren’t just for your feet…
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 ways to get the smell of smoke out of your clothes after Bonfire night
Leave those smokey smells at the bonfire display this year
By Kezia Reynolds
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Do you shut your dishwasher door? Why you really shouldn't, according to the experts
Save your dishes from mould and mildew by following this simple rule
By Kezia Reynolds
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I'm a cleaning and organizing expert - these are all the tasks I do in November to get my home ready for Christmas
Cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie share's her November to-do list
By Lynsey Crombie
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Experts reveal toothpaste is the secret weapon you need for getting rid of scratches in mirrors
Toothpaste is the underdog when it comes to household cleaning
By Kezia Reynolds
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Best ways to clean vinyl flooring - the dos and don’ts to consider if you have vinyl in your home
There are certain things you can and can’t use on vinyl
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is how often you should wash your mattress protector - and it’s probably more than you’d think
We're betting yours isn't getting cleaned as often as it should be
By Amy Hunt
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The Halo Capsule X combines the practicality of a bagged vacuum cleaner with the ease of a cordless - here’s why I loved it
The Halo Capsule X really does offer the best of both worlds
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts reveal how this essential oil can banish dust mites from your home – and it'll costs less than £3
This money-saving essential oil can be a godsend when it comes to a banishing home allergens
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean stainless steel appliances - 5 expert-approved tips to banish smears and stains
Follow this advice from the experts to make your stainless steel appliances sparkle
By Katie Sims
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How to lift pet hair off a carpet - why your Scrub Mommy isn’t just for doing the dishes
Why you should be considering taking this sponge miracle to your carpets
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts warn that heated airers can cause irreparable damage to your floors – here's what to do to prevent it
With the right care and attention, it's possible to use a heated airer AND keep your floors in pristine condition
By Lauren Bradbury
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The Ideal Home guide to the best mops around for all floor types
The Ideal Home guide to the best mops around, for easy cleaning of laminate, tiles, vinyl and more. Tried, tested and approved by us
By Annie Collyer
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Experts say this one product should get rid of clothes moths once and for all - and you can buy a pack of 24 for just £6.50
The power of cedar wood is unmatched
By Lauren Bradbury
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How long does a heated airer take to dry clothes? This is how long it should really take to dry T-shirts, knitwear, and bed sheets
It all depends on the clothing you're trying to dry...
By Lauren Bradbury