
Dan Fauzi
Dan is the Home Tech Editor for Homes & Gardens, covering all things cleaning, smart home, sound and air treatment across the Solved section. Having worked for Future PLC since July 2023, Dan was previously the Features Editor for Top Ten Reviews and looked after the wide variety of home and outdoor content across the site, but their writing about homes, gardens, tech and products started back in 2021 on brands like BBC Science Focus, YourHomeStyle and Gardens Illustrated.
Dan has a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Magazine Journalism. For Homes & Gardens, they are a consumer advisor, and have tested 19 of the best vacuums and floor care appliances in our dedicated test center, their home and a busy pet shelter.
Outside of work, you'll find them at gigs and art galleries, cycling somewhere scenic, or cooking up something good in the kitchen.
Latest articles by Dan Fauzi
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Security pros warn that this 1 common smart gadget can give hackers secret digital access to your home
A little data security knowledge goes a long way in securing yours
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The 4 smart home trends shaping 2025 – and they are not as complicated as you first thought
The future of smart technology is simplicity
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This 1 wet and dry vacuum has halved my floor cleaning time – and it's currently discounted by a massive $200
The Dreame H14 Pro vacuums, mops and removes stains flawlessly
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I'm a home tech editor and this is the 1 vital appliance I urge households to get for surviving summer heatwaves – my home stays cool and my allergies are gone
My home stays cool, and my allergies are gone
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Air purifier vs. air ionizer – I'm a home tech editor who's spent 100+ hours testing air purifiers, this is the purification tech that's best for your home
They both have their pros and cons
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Experts reveal the 2 ways your dehumidifier may be harming your health – and the simple steps to prevent them
'Neglect basic maintenance' and risk trouble, experts warn
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Best fan deals – as a home tech editor with 1000s of hours of testing and deals hunting, here's how to find the biggest discounts on a new fan
Secure the coolest prices all year
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Roomba vs Shark – which robot vacuum is right for your home?
From 1,000+ hours of testing, we pit Roomba vs Shark to see which robot vacuum cleaner brand comes out on top
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How often should you clean your robot vacuum? This frequency will keep it running smoothly, experts reveal
Five-minute sessions are all you need
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Shark vs Dyson 2025: After 1,000+ hours of testing, this is the vacuum brand that comes out on top
Our experts reveal the winner when Shark goes toe-to-toe with Dyson
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Whether you're after a lightweight cordless or a sturdy upright, this is how the Shark Stratos vs. Vertex vacuum lineups compare
This is the range that takes the top spot in 2025
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This space-saving Levoit tower fan quickly and quietly cools down big rooms in my house – it's discounted for a limited time
The Levoit Classic 36-Inch Tower Fan was already our favorite value fan, and now it's even more affordable
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This dual fan and heater is my saving grace during heatwaves and cold days – it changes the temperature quickly and quietly, even in large rooms
Find out how the Dreo MC706 fared after two months of testing
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Air purifiers vs. plants – which is better for a healthy indoor space?
Houseplants naturally purify the air, but can they compete with an air purifier?
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Yes, you can sleep with the fan on at night, but experts issue this warning to ensure it's comfortable
Luckily, there's a simple fix for those with allergies and dry skin
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The highly-anticipated Dyson Car+Boat handheld vacuum is as powerful as I expected – but is this tiny but mighty cleaner worth the cost?
The Dyson Car+Boat is as powerful as I'd hoped, but it's hard to justify the price tag
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Your bed and sofas will no longer be covered in fur with this 1 pet-hair resistant item – it's a $30 must-have for pet owners
Some materials are naturally resistant to pet hair
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The new Roborock promises to solve the most annoying robot vacuum issue by removing objects – but is its advanced AI arm a gimmick?
Your robot vacuum can now interact with its surroundings with advanced AI
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Miele vs Dyson – our expert vacuum tester weighs up these iconic brands, and reveals which will last the longest
We've tested most of Miele's and Dyson's vacuum lineup – here's how they compare
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Dyson just announced the slimmest vacuum cleaner ever, but has ditched its famous cyclone technology – as a vacuum tester, I'm intrigued but skeptical
The Dyson PencilVac won't clean carpets, but it will take up less space than any cordless vacuum on the market
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Gtech AirRAM 3 review – as a professional vacuum tester, I love this unique cordless vacuum, but it does have some important drawbacks
Even with its design flaws, I do think the Gtech AirRAM 3 is still worth considering
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Levoit LVAC-300 cordless vacuum review – as somebody who's spent more than 200 hours testing vacuums, I'm impressed
The Levoit LVAC-300 is a great choice for an affordable, lightweight, and capable vacuum cleaner
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I'm a professional vacuum tester, and trust me, this dream combination of 2 vacuum types is superior to having just 1 – and will drastically slash your chore time
Let technology do the work for you
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Air scrubber vs. air purifier – which is better for your home? HVAC pros and industry experts reveal the most effective air cleaning solution
I'm a home tech editor and use air purifiers in my own home, but now I'm considering an air scrubber
By Dan Fauzi Published