Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence
I made this common cleaning mistake that ruined my sofa
If you ever need to remove an unsightly stain on your sofa, don’t make the same mistake our Homes editor did.
The best Roombas in 2025
Here’s our guide to the best Roombas we've tested, complete with performance and price breakdowns to help pick the right one for you.
Best cheap robot vacuums in 2025
These are the best cheap robot vacuums to clean your floors thoroughly without breaking the bank.
5 clever ways to reuse your dehumidifier water around the home
If you’re wondering what to do with your old dehumidifier water, here are some great ideas to reuse it — and save wastage!
Which Shark robot vacuum should I buy? How to pick the best model for your needs and budget
Shark has upped the cleaning game with its robot vacuums, but which one should you buy?
This viral TikTok hack can totally ruin your floors — don't try it at home
This trending TikTok hack can do more harm than good — here’s why a flooring expert believes it should be “banned.”
IKEA just dropped its colorful new spring collection — 3 items I’ll be buying
If you want to give your home a fresh update, check out IKEA’s new spring collection.
Martha Stewart’s new gardening collection is perfect for spring — 3 must-haves I'm adding to my basket
Martha Stewart’s new gardening collection will upgrade your outdoor style just in time for spring.
Miele has launched its first vacuum cleaner with Wi-Fi — and it’s a game changer
Miele’s new smart vacuum cleaner comes with an App to tell you when your bag needs replacing
I tried this DIY vacuum cleaning hack — and it solved one of my biggest problems
I found this clever vacuum cleaning tool hack on Pinterest — it's a game-changer.
iRobot launches 8 new Roombas — but warns investors it's in trouble
iRobot Roomba warn their investors of financial trouble, a day after announcing their most advanced robot vacuum cleaners yet.
We spent over 800 hours testing the best air purifiers — here are our top 5
We tested a range of models to find the best air purifiers to suit every budget and room size.
Dyson just launched its new high-tech air purifier — right in time for allergy season
Don’t let allergies ruin your sleep. Dyson’s new and improved Purifier Cool PC1 (TP11 can help you beat allergy season and have a better night’s sleep.
How to get rid of bleach smell in your home — 5 quick tips to do now
If you can’t stand the lingering bleach odor, check out these quick and easy ways to get rid of the smell.
Best robot vacuums for pet hair in 2025
Keep your floors spotless with the best robot vacuums for picking up pet hair.
What size air purifier do you need? We ask the experts
If you’re buying an air purifier and confused about what size you need, here’s what the experts say.
Here’s why you should never wash towels with clothes — from a hygiene expert
An expert warns why you should never wash towels with clothes — and you will be repulsed.
Everybody's noticing this one kitchen item in Meghan Markle's new Netflix show — and it's on sale at Amazon right now
The Duchess of Sussex displayed her love for cooking and luxury cookware in new Netflix show, With love, Meghan.
Best vacuum cleaners 2025: Top picks for spotless floors
Clean up smart with one of the best vacuum cleaners to keep your floors spotless.
IKEA just quietly released a new storage solution — and it's ideal for tiny spaces
Struggling for storage space? IKEA just quietly released a new solution that's ideal for tiny spaces
Five reasons why your room is still dusty, even if you have an air purifier
If you’re wondering why you still see dust in the home even with an air purifier, these could be the reasons why.
This is how long it takes for a space heater to warm up a room — straight from the experts
If you’ve always wondered how long it takes for a space heater to warm up a room, we find out from the experts.
I bought this $20 gadget to clean limescale — and it’s a game-changer
Tired of scrubbing away at hardened limescale? This handy gadget solved everything I hate about cleaning my bathroom.
