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Ninja: the kitchen brand behind the air fryer boom, and how to choose yours

15 October 2026

Ninja: the kitchen brand behind the air fryer boom, and how to choose yours

Ninja started with blenders in 2009 and now seems to be in every British kitchen. Here's the brand's story and an honest guide to...

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Shark: the cleaning brand that took on Britain, plus our guide to the SteamSpot and BlastBoss

15 October 2026

Shark: the cleaning brand that took on Britain, plus our guide to the SteamSpot and BlastBoss

Shark went from unknown to a household name in about a decade. Here's the brand's story, which floors you can safely steam, and how...

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Russell Hobbs: the brand that invented the automatic kettle, and which one to buy

15 October 2026

Russell Hobbs: the brand that invented the automatic kettle, and which one to buy

Russell Hobbs made the first kettle that switched itself off, back in 1955. Here's the brand's story, what it does best, and an honest...

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Pressure cooking for small households: the Instant Pot Classic Mini 3.8L

14 October 2026

Pressure cooking for small households: the Instant Pot Classic Mini 3.8L

A compact Instant Pot for up to four portions. Here's how pressure cooking works, what the 7 functions do and easy dishes to start...

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12 things to clean with the Tower handheld steam cleaner (and what to avoid)

14 October 2026

12 things to clean with the Tower handheld steam cleaner (and what to avoid)

Grout, hobs, taps and windows: a handheld steam cleaner tackles grime with just water. Twelve jobs for the Tower THS10, plus surfaces to avoid.

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Cordless ironing explained: the Tower CeraGlide 2-in-1 T22008

14 October 2026

Cordless ironing explained: the Tower CeraGlide 2-in-1 T22008

Use it with the cord or lift it off its base and iron cordless. How the Tower CeraGlide 2-in-1 works, its pros and cons,...

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Art Deco style for your worktop: the Tower Empire T10052BLK kettle

14 October 2026

Art Deco style for your worktop: the Tower Empire T10052BLK kettle

Black with brass-tone accents and an Art Deco pattern, plus a fast 3000 W boil. Here's what the Tower Empire kettle offers and how...

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How to steam vegetables on the hob with the Tower Essentials 3-Tier Steamer

14 October 2026

How to steam vegetables on the hob with the Tower Essentials 3-Tier Steamer

Cook veg, fish and rice on one ring with a three-tier stainless steel steamer. Rough timings and tips for the Tower Essentials 18cm steamer.

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Tower 4L digital air fryer T17205AFR: easy everyday air frying

14 October 2026

Tower 4L digital air fryer T17205AFR: easy everyday air frying

Six presets, a 60-minute timer and a shake reminder. Here's how to use the Tower 4L digital air fryer and what to cook first.

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