Latest articles by Ottilie Blackhall
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Transform your home's ambience with the best reed diffusers – recommended by master perfumers, and tested in our homes
Find your signature scent and enjoy it for weeks
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Feeling the heat? This popular Dreo Tower Fan is perfect for quiet, rapid cooling, and $220 cheaper at Walmart this week
Don't miss this amazing deal
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5 things to clean in May – these will spruce up your space in time for summer
This month, cleaning is all about prepping for warmer weather
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'It gets on my nerves' – we've found the worst cleaning tips being shared on Reddit, so you don't have to
Take it from us, this is advice you really won't want to follow
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Do tennis balls work just as well as dryer balls? Our laundry experts separate fact from fiction
Don't risk introducing toxins into your laundry routine, experts urge
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I love these discounted, timeless luxury rattan bins from Wayfair, proving that vital bedroom storage can still be stylish and affordable
They have a space-saving nesting design, and are on sale in the last hours of the Way Day sale
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It's a 'healthy way to organize your brain' – forget multi-tasking, ‘single-tasking’ is the key to reducing household chore stress
Sometimes, less is more
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What are gutter guards, and do they really work? Roofing experts reveal these mean 'less to worry about', including mold and pests
They also help prevent water-related damage
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Upgrading my underbed purse storage with this one item forced me to finally declutter and overhaul my collection
Cutting clutter has never been so simple or stylish
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3 brilliant decluttering books that home organizing pros swear by – you'll easily and quickly streamline your space whilst rethinking your relationship with 'stuff'
Take inspiration from those who know it all
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Why you need this renter-friendly coffee mug hanger trick in your closet – and expert-approved alternatives for tiny spaces
It's quick, cheap, and doesn't have to be forever
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How to get rid of cockroaches – expert advice for banishing these notoriously hard-to-kill pests quickly and permanently
Act quickly to avoid your space becoming unsanitary, experts urge
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'It's not something I'm willing to budge on' – shoes on vs. shoes off, what type of household are you?
Our professional cleaners are all in agreement on this one, but would you consider a switch?
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How to get rid of gnats – 9 simple but effective entomologist-approved methods
Reduce moisture, use traps and seal up entry points, pest pros urge
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'It's like my brain gets decluttered, too' – why 'Norwegian life-cleaning' can revolutionize how you tidy and future-proof your home at any age
Don't leave sorting your belongings to someone else, experts urge
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7 tiny chores that instantly make your home look more put together without buying anything – including shopping your stash and quick decluttering
Simple organization can make a real impact, experts assure
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I tried the Pomodoro Technique to blast through my spring cleaning to-do list – now I'll always rely on it to banish procrastination
25 minutes is more than enough to make a real difference
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'It's surprisingly effective' – How to clean with white bread, and why this pantry staple might be just what your cleaning routine is missing
Is this unusual cleaning hack the best thing since sliced bread?
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How to dry a duvet without a dryer – to reduce energy costs, protect your appliance, and save money at home
You don't need a tumble dryer for fresh and fluffy bedding, laundry experts assure
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5 things professional cleaners always do to overcome a cleaning roadblock – they're surefire ways to feel 'motivated and clear-headed' experts say
Get your cleaning schedule back on track
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How to clean the living room – 7 simple steps for tackling all chores, from dusting to vacuuming
Our expert-approved, step-by-step guide
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'Big results before you know it' – experts urge you to use the ‘Take Away 10’ method for simple decluttering with zero decision fatigue
It can cut hundreds of items from your home in just a few weeks
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How to clean a microwave with a lemon – the non-toxic way to banish burnt-on food and stale odors
Our expert-approved, easy, and eco-friendly method
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The 5 worst things you can do to your fridge – these will drive up energy costs and result in pricey and regrettable repairs
It's crucial to swerve these blunders, appliance experts warn
