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I love my steam cleaner, but this is the one place I’d never use it – especially during the autumn and winter months

Every home should have one, but this cleaning tool could still cause damage

Ideal Home

Winnie Harlow's Delightfully Unexpected Halloween Decor Combines Seasonal Flair and Classic Beauty for An Unforgettable Front Porch

Pumpkins, flowers, and a leafy garland come together on Winnie Harlow's front porch, uniting the beauty of the natural world with spooky accessories

Homes & Gardens

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas’s ’90s home predicted 2025’s hottest interior trend – now, Modern Spanish Style is everywhere

An aerial image of Catherine and Michael's California home from 1999 is the embodiment of one of the year's biggest design trends

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Should you vacuum or dust first? Cleaning experts reveal the optimal order

You might not think it makes much of a difference, but cleaning specialists disagree

Woman & Home

Cleaning experts recommend mopping your floor with this £1 spice rack staple to keep ants out of your home this summer

This spice isn't just for flavouring food

Ideal Home

How to clean a terrazzo floor in 5 steps – expert tips to scrub, shine, and seal this sparkling floor finish

Avoid damage and protect it's shine with these expert tricks

Homes & Gardens

7 stain removal golden rules you must always follow to remove even the toughest stains from carpet and upholstery

Follow these experts’ go-to rules on how to remove everything from red wine to coffee stains from upholstery, flooring, and other interiors

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Is painting your floors ever a good idea? It can be, but only as long as you follow these expert recommendations

Flooring experts share their top tips for painting your floors

Ideal Home

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

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5 heated airer mistakes that are doubling your drying time, ruining your flooring and causing energy bills to rise

Experts warn these blunders can pose serious risks to your home

Homes & Gardens

How to remove pumpkin stains from flooring — 7 expert tips

Learn how to effectively remove pumpkin stains from flooring with simple cleaning methods and expert tips to restore your surfaces.

Tom’s Guide

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

Ideal Home

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

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Is carpet on stairs a good idea? Flooring experts explain the pros and cons to help you decide

The things to consider before planning your staircase flooring

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5 expert tips to keep your carpets looking brand new

Bring your carpets back to life with these expert tips

Tom’s Guide

Why has my vacuum cleaner lost suction? — experts explain possible causes, and what you need to do

Does your vacuum cleaner suck?

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Should you put a hearth rug in front of your fireplace? Experts reveal whether these floor coverings are worth it

What is the purpose of a hearth rug? We've asked experts whether they do the job

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Kelly Hoppen has shared a genius hack to stop your rug from curling up using ice cubes

An expert has warned this may not be the best method to use long-term

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How to measure for a stair runner – experts reveal the golden rule for getting your measurements just right

A guide to the best and easiest method to measure for your stair runner, according to flooring experts

Tom’s Guide

This is the one mistake that can damage your vacuum cleaner — and you're probably making it

If you want to get the most out of your vacuum cleaner, be sure to never make this mistake — ever again.

Tom’s Guide

This is how often you should actually be vacuuming your floors — from an expert

Are you cleaning your floors often enough? An expert reveals how often we actually should be vacuuming and mopping our floors — and you’ll be surprised.

Ideal Home

Dining room rug ideas – 6 design tricks to instantly transform your space

MakE it cosy and elevated at the same time

Ideal Home

How big should your dining room rug be? Experts share the secret to choosing the perfect size rug for your dining space

Never get the sizing of your dining room rug wrong again with the pros' golden rule

Homes & Gardens

How often should you replace your mop head? Advice for all mop types – plus tips on what you can do to make yours last longer

We checked with professional cleaners to find out when you need to replace string, microfiber, steam and vacuum-mop heads

Woman & Home

5 interior design trends from TikTok that homeowners regret trying

These interior trends may have gone viral online but in real life, they were not so well-received

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