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 shop for cordless vacuum deals – save on Shark, VAX, Dyson and more
Where and when to find the best discounts
By Molly Cleary
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Is it safe to leave a cordless vacuum plugged in? Experts explain which vacuums can be left on charge without damaging the battery life
Worried you might be overcharging your cordless vacuum? Here's what you need to know
By Katie Sims
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How to clean a kitchen like a professional chef - 6 tricks of the trade you can use in your own home
Do as the pros do
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to clean oven racks - expert tips for a professional clean
Experts share their top tips for how to clean oven racks to keep your oven in perfect condition
By Jenny McFarlane
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Your carpet is a mould hotspot according to experts - but don't worry, it’s easy to get rid of if you follow this one rule
Your vacuum cleaner will be your best friend this winter
By Kezia Reynolds
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10 genius things you can use a vacuum for - some of them might surprise you
Bonus ways to use your vacuum, as shared by the experts
By Katie Sims
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How to get rid of mould with tea tree oil - the natural hack for killing mould at its root
And all you need is a few drops...
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean a dishwasher filter - 5 simple steps to a more efficient machine and gleaming dishes
And the telltale signs your filter needs a proper scrub, according to experts
By Jenny McFarlane
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Experts say this simple trick can banish bad smells from your vacuum - and all you need is a teabag
There's nothing worse than that musty dusty smell...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Dehumidifier vs tumble dryer - there's a clear winner if you want to dry your clothes on a budget this winter
This appliance will dry your clothes AND save you money
By Lauren Bradbury
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Do windows need cleaning in winter? How this simple task can help to reduce your energy bills and improve your mood
Cleaning windows in winter may sound pointless, but it has more benefits than you'd think
By Lauren Bradbury
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I just found out that my washing machine is lying to me - this is why yours probably is too, and it's not a bad thing
You’re not imagining it - but should you be concerned?
By Lauren Bradbury
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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 – when and where to shop the best bargains
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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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 degrease a kitchen splashback - follow these steps once, and you’ll never have to do it again
Your kitchen splashback will look better than ever
By Lauren Bradbury
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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