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Ideal Home Awards 2026 bedroom winners – as chosen by our expert panel of judges

From duvets to sleep tech and everything in between

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I thought Shark’s new robot vacuum cleaner would be a gimmick – but it quickly proved me wrong (and now I can’t stop using it)

It's *so* easy to use

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Only the most efficient cleaners use these steam cleaner hacks in their home – I swear by them as Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor

I've cracked the steam cleaning code

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My sparkling floors always get so many compliments – these are the two appliances I have to thank for that (and which one I think is better)

Steam or suction? That's the big question!

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I wish I had a bigger hallway — is a porch the answer? I asked the pros for the 3 best ways to achieve more space in this part of my home

I asked the pros for the 3 best ways to achieve more space in this part of my home

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I banished funky fridge smells using this handy £22 gadget – and it’ll keep eliminating odours for the next 10 years without needing refills

It also tackles smelly shoes, wardrobes and cars

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5 things that people with healthy air quality always have in their homes – clever (and affordable) ways to keep nasty pollutants out of the house

The pollutant-busters you need for a healthy home

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Finally! Shark has released an auto-empty cordless vacuum cleaner suitable for smaller homes – and it’s a game-changer for pet owners

It's a game-changer for pet owners

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Sorry, Shark and Dyson! I tested a new cordless vacuum cleaner that’s given the big brands a serious run for their money

And it solves the biggest problem I have with cordless vacuums

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My nan convinced me to swap my high-tech vacuum for this old-school alternative – it’s £100s cheaper and so easy to use

It's earned a permanent spot in my cleaning cupboard

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5 things people with tidy coffee corners always have in their kitchen – combining practical storage and café-inspired elements

To keep the lattes and cappuccinos flowing

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As a robot vacuum cleaner convert, this is my one piece of advice for anyone buying their first robot vacuum this spring

Still on the fence? Let me help you out

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I finally got my hands on Dyson’s first-ever ‘desktop’ air purifier – it proves size doesn’t matter when you’ve got the tech to back it up

It's stylish, reactive and costs just pennies to run

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I tested Dyson’s newest (and most hygienic) hard floor cleaner – but this is why I’m sticking with their older model

It does an alright job, but is it enough to justify the high price tag?

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I was one of the first to try out the Shark EveryMess – this is the good, the bad, and the ugly you need to know before you buy

I tried this new 3-in-1 cleaning tool so you don’t have to (but you'll probably want to)

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Lidl is launching a clever make-your-own-cleaning-kits that rival Joseph Joseph – they’re ideal if you lack storage space at home

Prices start at just £2.99

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My nan introduced me to this old-school cleaning tool – now I won’t dust my house without it (and it’s professional cleaner-approved!)

I didn't understand the hype, but now I'm converted

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Why does my robot vacuum cleaner keep getting stuck? This is what the experts say, and the simple ways to fix it yourself

No, your robot vacuum isn’t broken...

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I wish I didn’t love Dyson’s PencilVac as much as I do – but after three months of testing, I can’t get enough of this quirky cordless

This is what I *really* think of the world’s slimmest vacuum

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This new VAX vacuum proves that corded is cool again – I haven’t had to pick up my cordless in weeks

And I cleaned the entire length of my house without having to unplug it!

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Stacey Solomon has been raving about this £100 Shark Vacuum Mop – it helps the laziest of cleaners achieve spotless floors

It's got the Stacey stamp of approval

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'We’re a hairy household,’ Vicky Pattison reveals the vacuum she uses to keep her home spotless – she says it tackles everything from hair extensions to dog fur

*Spoiler* It's our best-rated vacuum cleaner

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Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low price

Grab it while you can!

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Zoe Ball’s controversial take on hallway clutter has just made me re-evaluate my own relationship with tidying my home

It seems not all clutter is bad clutter

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Nobody told me there's a specific order your should bleed your radiators in — I've been doing it wrong for years without realising, and I bet I'm not alone

I've been doing it wrong for years without realising, and I bet I'm not alone

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