FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 - Caught on Camera

I finally got my hands on Lakeland’s £20 mini vacuum that sold out almost instantly — it’s now back in stock and my new favourite gadget

It's finally back in stock... but I don't think it will stick around for long

Ideal Home · Mar 21, 2025

Shark has changed the air quality game with its responsive (and odour-defying) air purifier – it’s the brand’s best release yet

The unique design may be divisive, but its responsiveness is out-of-this-world impressive

Ideal Home · Mar 18, 2025

I always thought stick vacuums were the best — now I have a new favourite after testing a stick, upright and cylinder vacuum together

I put stick, upright and cylinder vacuums through real-life cleaning scenarios to see which one came out on top

Ideal Home · Mar 11, 2025

It’s normally impossible to find a Dyson vacuum for under £250 — but QVC has slashed the price of their bestselling models for a limited time

Run don’t walk to pick up the brand’s bestselling model for under £230 before it sells out

Ideal Home · Feb 19, 2025

I tried this £20 desktop heater to keep me warm while I WFH - what I didn’t anticipate was that it’d be powerful enough to heat the whole room

For just £20, I wasn’t expecting much - now I move it from room to room to save heating my whole house

Ideal Home · Feb 13, 2025

I tested this affordable Dunelm oil-filled radiator to see if it could outperform my central heating — it’s safe to say that I’m impressed

It was £59, but now only £29.50 while stocks last

Ideal Home · Feb 9, 2025

This smart panel heater costs just pennies to run — it’s so effective I’ve been using it every day in lieu of my radiators

This AENO Premium Eco AGH0003S-UK Smart Panel Heater review tests whether one product can have style AND substance — it turns out that it can

Ideal Home · Jan 31, 2025

I tested the 12L Challenge dehumidifier in my damp Victorian home over winter — I haven’t spotted any signs of mould for the first time in five years

The Challenge 12L dehumidifier doesn’t have too many bells and whistles, but I can already see the difference it’s made to my damp home

Ideal Home · Jan 19, 2025

Bagged vs bagless vacuum cleaners — there’s one clear winner if you suffer from allergies and want a squeaky clean home

We compare bagged vs bagless vacuum cleaners in terms of suction power, cleanliness, ease of use, and affordability

Ideal Home · Dec 31, 2024

The Gtech AirRAM 3 has the best edge-cleaning technology I’ve ever come across — but you’ll have to sacrifice some basic functionalities to enjoy it

The vacuum promises to pick up dirt like no other and never needs maintenance, but I had a few niggles with it

Ideal Home · Dec 26, 2024