Rachel Ogden specialises in reviews of home appliances, from kitchen gadgets to smart home tech. She’s a UK-based freelance journalist with more than 24 years’ experience and has written for publications including Ideal Home, BBC Good Food, The Sunday Telegraph and The Evening Standard.
This mopping robot vac has built-in voice control, crisp video images and mostly nimble navigation – but don’t expect it to be perfect at vacuuming carpet
Air fryers are now a staple appliance, but what’s going on inside? We explain how the magic of air frying happens – and why it’s not really frying at all
This versatile multicooker will help you use your oven less to save on bills, and expand your repertoire. But it’ll need more maintenance than you'd expect
Bissell’s lightest spot vacuum - called the SpotClean Cordless in the UK - is easy to clean and portable. But its cordless build means a few compromises
Air frying might be quick, efficient and economical but it’s still possible to turn out less than ideal food. Here’s how to avoid the most common air fryer errors
Poor pick-up, lack of suction and stale smells are signs that your vacuum cleaner itself needs a clean. Here’s how to bring it back to box-fresh efficiency
The first dual-drawer model from the inventor of the air fryer comes with big expectations, which it largely fulfils. But space and settings are an issue
Bissell’s CrossWave HydroSteam Pet wet and dry vacuum is a three-in-one cleaner for hard floors, and it’ll even refresh low-pile rugs. Here's what we think
Cuisinart’s Single Serve Coffee Maker + Coffee Grinder brews by the cup and has reusable filters - but it's not flawless. Find out why in our full review