Katie Mortram
Household Advice Editor
As the Household Advice Editor, Katie looks after all things cleaning and decluttering. She started out as a Junior Tester in the Good Housekeeping Institute 10 years ago, so she’s tested plenty of appliances in her time too, including dishwashers and washing machines. Nowadays, she focuses on keeping our cleaning content up to date and accurate, testing relevant products and learning about the latest methods and trends along the way.
5 reasons you need to leave your shoes at the front door, but bare feet aren’t the answer
Should you wear your shoes indoors? Here’s the verdict.
The easy way to clean an iron
Give your iron some love and help it power through the laundry pile...
14 clever ways to clean with soda crystals
Soda crystals might seem like an old-fashioned product but they can work wonders when it comes to cleaning.
Stop putting liquid in your washing machine: 5 reasons to switch to laundry sheets
Are laundry sheets worth the hype?
5 steps to deep clean your toilet like never before – so clean you could eat off it (but please don’t)
Give your toilet the deep clean it needs.
7 wardrobe storage solutions that will double your space – and 3 that will add to your clutter
Some storage solutions can end up adding to your clutter.
From dishwasher tablets to velvet hangers, all the best Amazon Prime Day household deals you'll actually use
Want to grab a Prime Day deal that will come in use? Check out our household advice editor's picks.
From shutting paper in your freezer to sticking tin foil to the windows: 6 things you need to do to your home now to survive the heatwave
Temperatures will remain high over the weekend – here’s how to prep your home.
It’s the perfect weather for cockroaches – here’s what to do if you spot one
Here’s what you need to do if cockroaches invade your home.
I gave my vacuum a bath and I was disgusted
Here’s how to pamper a vacuum cleaner.
5 reasons the air fryer ends up in the back of the cupboard – and the underrated features you should be using
Is an air fryer gathering dust in your cupboard?
The best type of laundry detergent: is it powder, liquid or pods?
Here’s how to find the best option for you and your clothes.
How to get someone to help you with the cleaning without being called a nag
How to get others to help lighten the cleaning load.
7 things you can declutter easily when it’s too hot to think
Here’s some of the easiest things to declutter around your home.
How to clean white shoes: For canvas, leather & trainers
Keep your trainers looking bright with these tips.
How to make white clothes bright again: tried & tested brightening methods
Here's how to deal with discoloured whites!
How to remove those disgusting stains from your toilet seat and how often you should replace it
Here’s how to remove the stains we’d rather not think about
7 things you’re decluttering that are worth money
Are you storing any of these valuables?
How to remove grass stains from your clothes and shoes this summer season
Here’s what to do to shift this stubborn stain.
How to clean mould and mildew stains out of everything, from your carpet to your washing machine
Banish mould and mildew stains with ease with these useful tips
How to care for orchids and what you’re doing wrong
Watering, feeding and repotting tips for orchids.
I made a DIY air conditioner and it’s getting me through the heatwave – here’s how to make your own
Want to prep for the heatwave? Here’s how.
I’ve tested detergents for 7 years and these are the biggest mistakes you’re making
How many of these laundry no-nos are you guilty of?
7 tips to keep your towels soft and fluffy
Want soft, fluffy towels? A laundry expert reveals how…
From brown bananas to damp drains 3 things attracting fruit flies and 2 ingredients to get rid of them
Have fruit flies started hovering around your kitchen? Here’s how to get rid of them for good…
From mud-sodden shoes to damp, musty coats, 5 filthy things we forget to clean in the wardrobe
Here’s where bacteria could be lurking in your wardrobe.
Clothes steamer versus steam iron – the best option for shirts, silks and creases
Which is better: a clothes steamer or a steam iron?
This is how often you should wash your sheets
Here's how to deep clean your bed and bedding.
6 reasons your washing machine is thrashing around and how to fix it
Is your washing machine making a ruckus lately?
The 'poop rule' - how to disgust yourself into a clutter-free home
The poop rule is going viral in the decluttering world, but what is it and does it work?
From old batteries to dried-up biros - 7 things to throw out from your junk drawer ASAP
Say goodbye to cramming and slamming your junk drawer.
I tried the 5-Minute Clean Routine and my home has never looked less cluttered
How much of a difference can 5 minutes of cleaning make?