Adrian Porter

Of all the jobs around the house, vacuuming the stairs is the most groan-invoking. But there are several different ways to approach the problem - so how do you clean yours? (more about vacuuming the stairs...)

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Dyson's teasing its newest invention. But the dazzling array of metal tubes, plastic things and circular doohickeys in its teaser video don’t give much away. What do you think it might be, and what do you want it to be? (more about Dyson's new product...)

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My old washing machine recently decided to shuffle off this mortal coil. And rather than sitting in a growing pile of dirty laundry, I went out to replace it. Should I buy a new or second-hand machine? (more about second-hand appliances...)

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Time remaining displays on washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers can help you plan your day around your chores. But what if the predicted time differs from the actual length of the cycle? (more about appliance timers...)

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the kitchen, it seems that some washing machine doors may be falling out or exploding, leaving kitchens covered in shards of glass. Has this happened to you? (more about washing machines...)

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As the interest in steam cleaners starts to take off, these hot appliances could soon be in vogue. Have you bought into this home cleaning product, and if so, just what are you cleaning? (more about steam cleaners...)

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Our research found that if you’re a Which? member and have a bagless vacuum cleaner, there's a 75% chance it’ll be a Dyson. But my question is - do you really need a Dyson? (more about Dyson vacuums...)

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Bio versus non-bio is a sensitive subject. Yet, despite studies using thousands of volunteers, it’s still not clear whether bio-washing detergent irritates skin conditions. So why keep our washing machines bio-free? (more about bio vs non-bio...)

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Are you weighing up the cost of an annual season ticket? Me too. But committing to a whole year… that’s a long time. So why is there no such thing as a three or six-month season ticket? (more about season train tickets...)

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Trust, faith and delivering on promises - relationships depend on these principles. But are you too devoted to your costly, branded laundry detergent, or do you fancy a bit of own-label washing powder? (more on branded washing powders...)

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Does dust really get up your nose? According to the NHS, one in five of us could be suffering from indoor allergies. But does this matter when you’re buying a new vacuum cleaner? (more about vacuum cleaners and allergies...)

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