Lauren Bradbury

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Content Editor at Ideal Home

Content Editor ✍️ @idealhome [email protected]

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I swear by this £2 household staple to clean my entire home —these are 7 ways you can use it in yours too

6 days ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lauren Bradbury

In this job, I test a lot of cleaning products. I’ve tested big-branded ones, I’ve tested Instagram-famous ones, and I’ve tested those I’ve randomly stumbled across in the supermarket. But one thing I will never get tired of is baking soda, and there are so many things you didn’t know you could clean with bicarbonate of soda.
I swear by this £2 household staple to clean my entire home – these are 7 ways you can use it in yours too

6 days ago | inkl.com | Lauren Bradbury

Dri-Pak Clean & Natural Bicarbonate of Soda 500g Extremely affordable but also very effective, you can buy bicarb on Amazon - if you don't already have some in your cupboards. 1. Washing machines The best way to clean a washing machine like this is to first make a paste of bicarb and a small amount of water, before using an old toothbrush to scrub the inside of the seal. Then, pop a load of bicarbonate of soda into the drum and run a very hot wash.
Joseph Joseph has quietly slashed its prices by up to 50% — 6 products I’m rushing to buy before they sell out

6 days ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lauren Bradbury

Joseph Joseph’s Summer Sale starts today, and it’s one of my favourite times of the year. After all, I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’m a huge fan of this space-saving brand - both as Ideal Home’s editor for all things cleaning AND as someone who lives in a small home with limited storage. And while I’m all about investing in high-quality cleaning tools and products, even I can’t deny that sometimes Joseph Joseph is out of my (and many other people’s) budget.
Joseph Joseph has quietly slashed its prices by up to 50% – 6 products I’m rushing to buy before they sell out

6 days ago | inkl.com | Lauren Bradbury

Pulling out one compartment of the Joseph Joseph laundry basket in grey. Joseph Joseph’s Summer Sale starts today, and it’s one of my favourite times of the year. After all, I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’m a huge fan of this space-saving brand - both as Ideal Home’s editor for all things cleaning AND as someone who lives in a small home with limited storage.
I was almost considering a summer ‘sleep divorce’ — but after testing Shark’s newest fan, it’s (thankfully) off the table

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lauren Bradbury

As much as I love my husband, one thing we definitely do not agree on is the temperature of our bedroom. Me? I always run hot and can’t sleep without a fan during the warmer months. Him? He’s constantly cold and would happily have the heating on all year round if he could.
I was almost considering a summer ‘sleep divorce’ — but after testing Shark’s newest fan, it’s (thankfully) off the table | Flipboard

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Lauren Bradbury

13 hours ago3 Subtle Signs Your Relationship Is Near Its End — By A PsychologistA 2025 preregistered study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology analyzed data from over 10,000 participants across four national longitudinal studies. It found a clear pattern: relationship satisfaction doesn’t just drop suddenly at the end.
I was almost considering a summer ‘sleep divorce’ — but after testing Shark’s newest fan, it’s (thankfully) off the table

1 week ago | inkl.com | Lauren Bradbury

In a nutshell The Shark TurboBlade isn’t the brand’s first foray into the fan world, as the FlexBreeze Portable Fan and the Shark Flexbreeze HydroGo Fan have already made a splash. But there’s no denying that the TurboBlade - with its propeller-like design and multi-directional cooling properties - is unlike anything they’ve released so far.
My whole family is allergic to my dog — these are the 4 things I do to get rid of pet dander in my home, so you'd never know

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lauren Bradbury

When my husband and I went to adopt a dog, we knew we probably should’ve adopted a hypoallergenic breed to suit my allergy-prone in-laws. But when we fell in love with a gorgeous (non-hypoallergenic) cocker spaniel, we knew he was meant to be ours. Because of this, I’ve had to come up with a foolproof method to get rid of pet dander in my home. Yep, it’s fair to say that I’ve learned a lot over the past few years of dog parenthood.
My whole family is allergic to my dog — these are the 4 things I do to get rid of pet dander in my home, so you'd never know

1 week ago | inkl.com | Lauren Bradbury

So, just as hay fever sufferers have learned how to pollen-proof their home, I’ve spent the past few years figuring out how to dander-proof mine. Now, I follow a simple 5-step plan to keep my home free of this pet dander, and my in-laws haven’t complained about any symptoms since. This is what I do. 1. Vacuum regularly (and with the right kind of vacuum)As Ideal Home’s Vacuum Expert, I can tell you very confidently that no vacuum cleaner is the same.
Don't spend £500 on a 'flashy' vacuum — here's what'll suit you better and 'clean your floors reliably for the next 20 years'

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lauren Bradbury

‘It’s got fundamental advantages over any other vacuum we test,’ Gtech founder Nick Grey told me during a sit-down chat about all things floorcare. And while you might assume that he’s talking about stick vacuums (AKA, the most popular type of vacuum in the UK), you might be surprised to learn that he’s not. Out of all the best vacuum cleaners out there, the inventor and founder of Gtech believes that the upright vacuum is the all-rounder everyone needs in their homes.

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11 Jun 25

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Articles

I swear by this £2 household staple to clean my entire home —these are 7 ways you can use it in yours too

I swear by this £2 household staple to clean my entire home – these are 7 ways you can use it in yours too

Joseph Joseph has quietly slashed its prices by up to 50% — 6 products I’m rushing to buy before they sell out

Joseph Joseph has quietly slashed its prices by up to 50% – 6 products I’m rushing to buy before they sell out

I was almost considering a summer ‘sleep divorce’ — but after testing Shark’s newest fan, it’s (thankfully) off the table

I was almost considering a summer ‘sleep divorce’ — but after testing Shark’s newest fan, it’s (thankfully) off the table | Flipboard

I was almost considering a summer ‘sleep divorce’ — but after testing Shark’s newest fan, it’s (thankfully) off the table

My whole family is allergic to my dog — these are the 4 things I do to get rid of pet dander in my home, so you'd never know

My whole family is allergic to my dog — these are the 4 things I do to get rid of pet dander in my home, so you'd never know

Don't spend £500 on a 'flashy' vacuum — here's what'll suit you better and 'clean your floors reliably for the next 20 years'

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