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I tested Dyson’s very first auto-empty vacuum cleaner – this is how it won me over (and where it fell short)

Dyson just entered the auto-empty vacuum cleaner chat

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Can a robot vacuum ever replace a normal vacuum cleaner? I tested this theory for myself, and this is why the ‘one-size-fits-all’ myth has got to go

This is why the ‘one-size-fits-all’ myth has got to go

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5 ways to get flies out of the house – expert-approved ways to banish these annoying visitors and maintain a fly-free home

How to maintain a fly-free home

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I bought Lakeland’s mini vacuum cleaner over a year ago – this is why it’s still the best £20 I’ve ever spent

I test expensive vacuums for a living, but I use this £20 model religiously

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I’ve used this electric mop over 100 times, and this is how I honestly feel about it eight months after my first review

This is why I'm still in my electric mop era

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I tested a sub-£200 vacuum cleaner built for pet parents – this is how Hoover’s newest model fared in a real home covered in pet hair

It's one of the lightest models I've EVER tested

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Not Amazon, not Shark – this is the best place to buy a budget-friendly Shark robot vacuum cleaner this week

I've spotted a £450 discount on my favourite model!

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I turned my morning coffee into the ultimate fly repellent – it banished them in minutes and made my house smell like a coffee shop

And made my house smell like a coffee shop

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My dog and I put Joseph Joseph’s new cleaning tools to the test in our home – they picked up pet hair like a magnet (and I’m a little bit obsessed!)

They picked up pet hair like a magnet

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It’s basically impossible to find a good vacuum cleaner under £100 – but I’ve just spotted this top-rated Henry at the lowest price it’s ever been

This stick model is now under £100!

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Shark has given its stand-out vacuum a 'luxe' looking glow-up with four sophisticated colours to choose from – you won't want to hide it in a cleaning cupboard

I predict it'll be a sellout!

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How we test robot vacuum cleaners at Ideal Home – the key features we look for in a 5-star model

How we determine if it's worth your money

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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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