Molly Cleary
After writing for all of Future's Homes titles, Molly is now an Ecommerce Editor at Ideal Home, working across a range of shopping content to find the best buys for your space. Previously, she was the Staff Writer at TopTenReviews, another Future site, where she covered home content, which to a US audience is anything from turkey fryers to ride-on lawn mowers. Now, she spends her time writing reviews of appliances she’s tested at home and at our testing facility (we're talking air fryers, vacuums, dehumidifiers and more!), as well as curating buying guides. She's a certified Consumer Expert for several product categories after passing a five-step program including hands-on experience, consumer interviews and extensive research into her specialist areas including kitchen appliances and vacuums.
Ideal Home Truths
Where is your happy place?
I grew up in Bournemouth on the south coast, and though I live in London now I’m always scrambling to get back to the beach. Bournemouth has lots of lovely clifftop houses, and I’d love to claim one of those eventually. In London, my happy place is without a doubt the Ladies’ Pond at Hampstead Heath, where I could happily spend the rest of my days with a pile of books.
What’s your home addiction?
My pride and joy in my flat is my cupboard full of cleaning products. I love trying out sustainable cleaning brands and seeing new innovative products, as well as testing out new scents. I’m also addicted to using my steam cleaner on every corner of my flat, and you would be too if you could see the colour of the water once you’re finished.
What is your next home project?
The walls in my flat are ridiculously high for someone who owns little to no art, so my next task is trying to find lovely things to hang up there. My aim is to pick things up at nearby markets and shops so that everything feels unique to this space.
Latest articles by Molly Cleary
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Invest in one of the best toasters, as tested by Ideal Home
Brown your bread to perfection with our pick of the best two- and four-slice toasters
By Molly Cleary
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The best pod coffee machine of 2024, as tested by the Ideal Home team
These are the top capsule coffee makers to get your caffeine fix, pronto
By Molly Cleary
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Best vacuum cleaners: our 14 tried and tested top-rated vacuums
We've reviewed the best vacuum cleaners, corded and cordless, for your home
By Molly Cleary
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We take a first look at the brand new Ninja Sizzle, which might just be an essential for Pancake Day
You can now grill indoors with the Ninja Sizzle and make perfect English breakfasts, and pancakes like never before
By Molly Cleary
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Our Dyson Gen5detect review – how does this super smart vacuum stack up?
We test Dyson's newest, most tech-heavy vacuum yet to see how it fares
By Molly Cleary
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Ideal Home's top 10 food processors of 2024, tried and tested by the team
We've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
By Molly Cleary
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We tested the best steam irons so you can power through that laundry pile
The best steam irons reviewed by our experts so that you can power through that laundry pile, fast
By Molly Cleary
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Take a look at the best kettles that we've tested, featuring brands like Dualit, Smeg and De'Longhi
Take a look at the best kettles that we've tested, featuring brands like Dualit, Smeg and De'Longhi
By Molly Cleary
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Invest in one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
Invest in one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary
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Our tried and tested guide to the 9 best slow cookers will have the perfect pick for your kitchen
Find the best slow cooker from Russell Hobbs, Sage, Crock-Pot, Morphy Richards and Cuisinart with our slow cooker reviews
By Molly Cleary
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The best blenders on the market in the UK - reviewed for 2024
Our favourite blenders for blitzing up smoothies, soup, ice and protein shakes
By Molly Cleary
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January Air fryer deals 2024 – save up to £100 on Ninja, Instant, Tower and more
These January air fryer deals for 2024 are here to make shopping for the foodie in your life a little more affordable
By Molly Cleary
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These are the best Ninja January deals of 2024! Grab these discounts while you can
We've tracked down the best Ninja January deals – so act fast before they sell out
By Molly Cleary
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Meet the best cordless vacuum cleaners of 2024 in the UK from Shark, Henry, VAX and more
Make cleaning convenient with the 12 best cordless vacuum cleaners that the Ideal Home team can't live without
By Molly Cleary
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These January cordless vacuum deals will be your saviour if you're looking to save on this household essential
Find the biggest January cordless vacuum deals of 2024 currently live
By Molly Cleary
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Best scented candles UK 2024 – 12 fragrant buys to transform your home
Impress guests with one of the best candles for spring and summer, as tested by the Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary
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The 12 best air fryers in the UK, complete with reviews, from the Ideal Home team
We've reviewed the best air fryers from Ninja, Instant, Tefal, Phillips, Tower and more. Here's our ranking of the ones we love after testing
By Molly Cleary
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Find the best handheld vacuum cleaner for your home with these tried and tested from Shark, Gtech, Beldray and more
Tackle spills, crumbs and pet hair in a hurry with the best handheld vacuum cleaners
By Molly Cleary
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These are the best Shark vacuums, as tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
We've tested the best Shark vacuums so you can keep the floors in your home dust, fluff and pet hair-free. From cordless to handheld, we've rated them
By Molly Cleary
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We've tested the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
We've reviewed the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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Best stand mixers 2024 UK - 12 reviews of stand mixers just in time for Bake Off season
Featuring mixers KitchenAid, Kenwood, Bosch and more, these are the best stand mixers you can buy right now
By Molly Cleary
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These are all of the best pizza ovens, as tried by the Ideal Home team
We've tried all of the best pizza ovens from Ooni, Ninja, Gozney, and more at home, to tell you which one is best
By Molly Cleary
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Do SAD lamps work? We look into how this winter essential might help you
Are SAD lamps the thing that can help you make it through the winter?
By Molly Cleary
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We've seen Ninja's brand-new air fryer before anyone else, and we think you're going to love it
This new air fryer is great if you want one of these appliances but are lacking space
By Molly Cleary