Lauren Bradbury

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

Is there anything more satisfying than seeing a load of washing drying on the washing line? Didn’t think so. And if you’re anything like me, you probably want to whip the washing line out as soon as the sun starts to peek through the clouds. But it turns out that there are some things you should never dry on a washing line. Yep, although the best heated clothes airers are my saving grace during the colder and wetter months of the year, there’s nothing quite like drying laundry items outside.

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

As Ideal Home’s Vacuum Expert, it’s my job to test all kinds of vacuum makes and models. And while impartiality is at the core of my testing process, I’m also a homeowner and pet parent who needs to keep on top of everyday housework, and Dyson vacuums have long been my personal preference in my own home. Yep, you’ve probably already guessed that Dyson vacuums regularly top the charts as some of the best vacuum cleaners out there, but they’re also some of the most expensive.

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

If you’re in the market for a new vacuum cleaner but the hassle of disposing of your old one and spending your hard-earned money on a new one has you putting that idea on the back burner, Shark has found a solution. Enter: the Shark Trade-In scheme. Of course, buying one of the best Shark vacuums may already be on your radar, but everyone knows that getting rid of an old vacuum can be tedious, time-consuming, and sometimes unsuccessful.

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

Whether you know them as vacuum mops or multi-surface cleaners, there’s no doubt that these 2-in-1 appliances are here to stay. And the Bissell CrossWave OmniForce Edge is one of the latest additions to this new realm of cleaning. Designed to combine the power of the best vacuum cleaners with the best mops, I tested the Bissell CrossWave OmniForce Edge in my home for three weeks to see how it would fare against everyday dirt and grime, Ideal Home-approved test scenarios, and my own high standards.

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

It can be incredibly easy to grab your vacuum cleaner and whizz around every floor of your house, but one thing you might not realise is that there is one type of floor you shouldn’t vacuum. And it can cause irreparable damage if you do. Of course, as Ideal Home’s Vacuum Expert, I hold a special place in my heart for the best vacuum cleaners.