Blossom Boothroyd
Homes Testing Manager
Blossom is passionate about finding the best home products and appliances for GH readers. As head of the homes testing team, she has led reviews across multiple categories, from pizza ovens, and smart plugs to portable fans and hobs. She enjoys delving into the intricacies of products and refining testing protocols to ensure we’re testing them against their claims. Her aim is to find the top-performing products on the market, to help take the hard work out of housework. Blossom’s most notable accomplishment in the lab has been toasting 528 slices of bread in her quest to find the best toasters money can buy. In her free time, she openly admits to being a music geek and indulges her creative side through crocheting, baking, singing and writing.
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16 best spot cleaners and washers for tackling stubborn stains
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9 best electric lawnmowers for a tidy garden to make your neighbours jealous
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The best budget bed frames under £250 that don't compromise on support
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13 best suitcases for your next holiday, tried and tested
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The best waffle maker for golden, fluffy (not floppy) results every time
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Ninja Creami review: This surprisingly versatile ice cream maker is a summer must-buy
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The best pizza ovens for homemade margheritas in 90 seconds
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