Articles by Joanne Lewsley, Customer Advisor, Vacuums, Cleaning and Air Quality

What are the chemicals for pressure washing?

By Joanne Lewsley published 28 September 22

GARDENS What are the chemicals for pressure washing and do you always need to use them to get a great finish?

How to start a leaf blower

By Joanne Lewsley published 24 September 22

HOW TO Wondering how to start a leaf blower? We’ve got the lowdown on getting your blower up and going.

Dyson Pet Groom Tool review

By Joanne Lewsley published 23 September 22

Review The Dyson Pet Groom Tool captures and disposes pet hair while you groom your furry friend. But how do dogs and cats get on with it? We test it out at home.

What's the most powerful leaf blower?

By Joanne Lewsley published 23 September 22

GARDENS What’s the most powerful leaf blower, and do you need an ultra-powerful device for an average-sized yard?

Try these tools to sharpen lawn mower blades

By Joanne Lewsley published 16 September 22

How to With the best tools to sharpen lawn mower blades, you can make maintaining your garden a breeze.

Best vacuum cleaners for home: Man using vacuum cleaner to clean living room

Best vacuum cleaners for home 2023: Top picks from Shark, Dyson, and more

By Sophie Bird last updated 1 February 23

Buying guide These best vacuum cleaners for home will leave your floors sparkling clean.

Different types of grass cutting machines

What are the different types of cutting grass machine?

By Joanne Lewsley last updated 8 September 22

GARDENS What are the different types of cutting grass machine, and which ones are suitable for your lawn?

Image shows the Proscenic P11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner.

Proscenic P11 cordless vacuum cleaner review

By Joanne Lewsley published 24 August 22

Review Does the Proscenic P11 cordless vacuum cleaner give bigger brands a run for their money? We took a closer look and put it through its paces in our at-home testing.

Dyson V12 Detect Slim review

By Joanne Lewsley published 23 August 22

Review Does the Dyson V12 Detect Slim, live up to expectations? We take a closer look at this powerful vacuum cleaner and put it through its paces.

Avoid these lawn mowing mistakes for the perfect backyard

By Joanne Lewsley published 6 August 22

GARDENS Wondering why your freshly mown lawn still looks unkempt? You could be making these top 10 lawn mowing mistakes.

Green water in your hot tub? Here's how to fix it

By Joanne Lewsley published 5 August 22

HOW TO If you’ve noticed green water in your hot tub, here’s how to fix the problem and prevent it from happening again.

Yeedi vac 2 pro review

By Joanne Lewsley last updated 30 November 22

Review The Yeedi vac 2 pro robot vacuum cleaner promises to take the elbow grease out of vacuuming and mopping.

Image shows the Aspiron Cordless Vacuum Cleaner.

Aspiron Cordless Vacuum Cleaner review

By Joanne Lewsley published 3 August 22

Review The Aspiron Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is very affordable, but can it pack the same punch as more expensive rivals? We test it out at home in our full review.

Levoit VortexIQ 40 review

By Joanne Lewsley published 2 August 22

Review How does the newly-launched Levoit VortexIQ compare to its competitors? We put it to the test in our review.

Hot tub vs Jacuzzi

By Joanne Lewsley published 30 June 22

GARDENS Hot tubs vs Jacuzzis: What’s the difference and which one should you buy?

Molekule Air Pro review

By Joanne Lewsley published 26 May 22

Review The Molekule Air Pro is an effective air purifier but it puts design before performance and lacks the connectivity of other purifiers.

Best air purifiers 2022: Including HEPA air purifiers for allergies, smoke and pets

Best air purifiers 2023: Including HEPA air purifiers for allergies

By Stevie Keen, Sophie Bird published 20 April 22

BUYING GUIDE Our buying guide features the best air purifiers on the market, from smart, connected devices to purifiers that can sit right on your desktop.

Image shows the Maytag MVW6230HC washer in grey against a white background.

Maytag MVW6230HC washer review

By Molly Cleary published 20 April 22

REVIEW The Maytag MVW6230HC combines smart features with powerful washing cycles to tackle even the toughest stains, giving you sparkling clean results every time.

Image shows the Oclean X Pro Elite toothbrush in its packaging.

Oclean X Pro Elite Smart Toothbrush review

By Joanne Lewsley published 17 April 22

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Greenworks 48V 20-inch Brushless Lawn Mower review

By Martin Docherty last updated 24 March 22

Review Greenworks 48V 20-inch brushless lawn mower is perfect for small backyards, with easy storage and great maneuverability.

EGO Power+ 21-inch LM2100 review

By Luke Edwards published 23 March 22

Review With a long-life cordless battery, the EGO Power+ 21-inch LM2100 has all the power of a gas mower, without the cost and hassle.

Toro 21378 Recycler Mower review

By Davina Franks published 21 March 22

Review Feed your lawn while you’re mowing it with the Toro 21378 Recycler Mower, which cuts and mulches your grass at the same time.

Troy-Bilt TB130 review

By Martin Docherty published 21 March 22

REVIEW This budget Troy-Bilt TB130 will mulch your clippings, rake your lawn, and it never needs an oil change, but a 159cc engine may struggle with large backyards.

Toro TimeMaster 21199 mower review

By Davina Franks published 18 March 22

Review A powerful engine means the Toro Timemaster 21199 makes short work of cutting lawns, saving you time and effort.

Troy-Bilt TB100 review

By Graham Barlow published 17 March 22

Review It may not have the bells and whistles of more expensive lawn mowers, but the Troy-Bilt TB100 is a budget-friendly, reliable option.