The 4 best vacuum cleaners for seasonal allergies, recommended by a home tech expert — beat hayfever with powerful suction, HEPA filters, and sealed dust bags

Don’t get caught out by rising pollen counts — these top-rated vacuums use powerful suction, HEPA filters, and sealed dust bags to keep allergens at bay.

The Ninja Creami is no longer the only ice cream machine in town — here are the alternatives I have my eye on for this summer’s chilled treats

Including a budget-friendly ice cream machine that promises a perfect, single-serve chilled treat in 20 minutes flat.

Do you have a ‘kitchen graveyard’ of broken appliances? Here’s how to care for your gadgets and keep them working longer

Over a third of people have a broken kitchen appliance gathering dust in a cabinet, say experts, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Dyson’s new travel dryer looks awesome — but these 5 alternative mini dryers are also fab, and cost less than half the price

Including a cool, compact dryer that boasts ‘powerful airflow, scalp-friendly modes and a dinky design’.

The Melitta AromaFresh Therm Pro is an almost-great drip coffee maker — but it’s let down by its most novel feature

The AromaFresh Therm Pro grinds exactly the right amount of beans for your brew, but the uneven results mean inconsistent flavor from your coffee.

The T3 Aire 360 is the closest I’ve got to Dyson Airwrap-style results without paying Dyson prices

The next-generation T3 Aire 360 delivers impressive results at a price that undercuts its closest rivals

5 reasons to buy a cooling fan right now — be prepared, save cash, tackle allergies, and more

Don’t wait until you’re a sweaty mess; buying a fan now can save you money and give you time to make a better choice for your home.

The 4.5-star Shark PowerPro is ‘the best-value vacuum cleaner we’ve tested’ — it’s now back to a record-low price on Amazon

The Shark PowerPro is a great value vacuum from an excellent brand. It’s on sale right now at Amazon for a fantastic price making it an unbeatable deal.

I used the Philips Baristina Milk Frother for two weeks and found it produced consistently thick foam, even from non-dairy milks — but it’s too thick for latte art

Philips’ attractive milk frother is extremely simple to use and does an excellent job of foaming milk, but there’s just one texture and it’s rather thick.

The Breville Barista Touch Impress is the perfect coffee machine for my needs — and it’s now exceptional value thanks to our exclusive discount

A variety of recipes at the touch of a button and a truly talented milk steaming wand make this Breville machine the true king.