As Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor, I get pretty excited when new products launch. Especially when they’re from a big brand I know and love. And when I learned that Minky (yes, that Minky) had come out with their very first steam cleaner and mop – the Minky Opti-Clean Steam Cleaner (£99 at Amazon) I knew … Read more
This week, rats have been a hot topic of conversation this week after a 22-inch rat, (the size of a house cat) was found in a North Yorkshire home. And I have bad news for you, as pest experts have revealed that giant rats are a growing problem in the UK. Despite there being many … Read more
Do you clean your recycling before putting it in your recycling bins? Or, do you think this extra step is a waste of time? Debate no longer, as waste experts have revealed exactly what you need to do to recycle correctly. No one likes dealing with rubbish and recycling, which is why there is a … Read more
If you’re scared of wasps, or just want to keep them away from you, then you’ve landed on the right page, as pest experts have revealed three scents wasps hate and how to use them to deter them at home. While there are many ways to get rid of wasps, using certain scents is a … Read more
Garden experts are urging households not to throw out their old toothbrushes this summer, as they can clean more than just your teeth! The best garden furniture will only stay looking its best if you put in the effort to keep it clean and well-maintained. And if you were wondering what to do with an … Read more
Flies are an unwelcome part of warm weather, but did you know that there are some household items that are attracting flies into your home without you realising? Having arrived on this page, you’ll no doubt be wondering how to stop flies coming into your home, but sometimes prevention works better than cure. So, dealing … Read more
As someone who lives in a small home with limited storage (but still wants to live in a clean and tidy space), Lakeland has really scratched my itch for mini cleaning tools over the past few months. Their latest, genius invention? The £9.99 Lakeland Mini Countertop Vacuum. Yep, you read that right… It’s only £9.99. … Read more
Ladybirds are everywhere right now, with swarms of these cheerful red bugs being spotted all over the country. While we love these critters in the garden, we don’t really want them in our homes, which is why experts have an unusual hack to deter them from stepping over your threshold. Back in 2022, there was … Read more
