Laundry & floorcare
Best quiet appliances for a peaceful home
We reveal the quietest and noisiest appliances you can buy, from kettles and washing machines to blenders and tumble dryers, so you can kit out your home with the best quiet gadgets for a stress-free environment.
UK heatwave: 5 top tips for saving water
With the UK facing an ongoing heatwave, Which? gives some top water-saving tips to help you conserve water and help prevent a possible hosepipe ban
Which? verdict on the Dyson Cyclone V10 cordless vacuum
The latest Which? vacuum test results are in, including our full review of the Dyson Cyclone V10 cordless vacuum. We reveal how it compares to rivals and look at some key competitors from Gtech and Shark.
Safety alert issued on Swan washing machines due to fire risk
A safety alert has been issued on Swan washing machines with model codes SW1010 and SW1020 due to risk of fire. Check if your washing machine is affected.
We’ve just found the best washer-dryer of 2018
Washer-dryers have a bad reputation for being unreliable and not washing or drying particularly well, but we’ve just found one that is brilliant at both. In fact, this washer-dryer is...
The dirty truth about washing machine quick washes
Washing machine quick washes don’t clean, rinse or spin dry as well as longer washes, Which? research has found. We tested the quick wash on 10 different washing machines*, comparing...
Five tumble dryer shopping hacks to get you a better deal this weekend
If you’re looking to buy a tumble dryer this bank holiday weekend, don’t miss out out these five useful in-shop checks to determine whether the dryer you like will be...
Which? first look: Vax Platinum Power Max carpet cleaner
Vax says its new Platinum Power Max carpet cleaner is its best ever, and out-cleans the leading rental brand, Rug Doctor. Find out more about the new model and get our first impressions of its cleaning power.
Can the Bosch Unlimited cordless vacuum take on Dyson?
Bosch has launched a new cordless vacuum cleaner aimed at challenging Dyson. It has a similar stick-style design and potentially unlimited battery life. Get our expert insight into how it measures up.
Lidl launches new iron and garment steamer
Can a cheap Lidl iron or a garment steamer banish those creases as well as more expensive models? Our ironing experts reveal the pros and cons of budget options.