RARE PHOTOS: 5 - The Real Truth

I’m an expert vacuum tester, but these are the 5 things I wish I knew before buying a Dyson vacuum

If you’re struggling to justify the higher price tag, you'll want to know this too

Ideal Home · May 29, 2025

Bissell’s new CrossWave model is the ultimate 2-in-1 appliance – I now use it more than my regular vacuum cleaner

Its innovative edge-cleaning technology won me over, too

Ideal Home · May 27, 2025

Russell Hobbs' Bladeless Tower Fan doubles as an air purifier and is the ultimate budget alternative to a Dyson — it’s so effective that I can’t sleep without it

As a hay fever sufferer and a hot sleeper, it's been a game-changer

Ideal Home · May 20, 2025

I bought multiple Shark vacuums before becoming an Expert Vacuum Tester – these are the 5 things I wish someone had told me back then

I've made the mistakes so you don't have to

Ideal Home · May 1, 2025

Is it better to vacuum or mop first? Experts reveal the ideal cleaning order — and when you should switch it up

The answer isn't as simple as it may seem

Ideal Home · Apr 27, 2025

I asked a Dyson engineer how you can avoid these common Dyson vacuum cleaner problems — and how to make the most of your machine

From a loss of suction to poor battery life, I asked the questions to get the answers you need

Ideal Home · Apr 24, 2025

Experts warn that these 5 mopping mistakes are making your floors dirtier — and damaging your floors in the process

This is how to keep them clean and avoid costly damage

Ideal Home · Apr 23, 2025

I threw wine, tea and mud on my carpets to test out Shark’s newest carpet cleaner — but after using it, you wouldn’t know

With the built-in spot cleaner, it's also a game-changer for pet parents

Ideal Home · Apr 22, 2025

Should you have an air purifier on while you're cleaning? Air quality experts say this secret weapon will improve your cleaning routine

You'll need to follow 5 steps to make the most of it, though

Ideal Home · Apr 20, 2025

One year on, Shark’s budget-friendly cordless pet vacuum cleaner is still one of my favourites – and my mum can’t get enough of it either

The Shark PowerPro is cheap and cheerful, but might not suit everyone

Ideal Home · Apr 17, 2025