A rotary clothes airer reduced by a third, a smart speaker for hands-free multitasking, a steam generator iron that makes ironing 'enjoyable', a stylish sideboard for decluttering, and a robotic lawnmower at its lowest ever price are among five practical additions to improve your home this summer. Prices range from £29.99 to £363.60 to suit most budgets.
Argos Home 50m 4 Arm Rotary Airer
Large families are turning to Argos to bag a spacious clothes airer that even 'fits a king size duvet'. The Argos Home 50m 4 Arm Rotary Airer has been reduced by a third in the summer sale, allowing shoppers to save £15. The four-arm rotary airer provides 50 metres of drying space. It opens and closes easily with a simple umbrella mechanism, and you can customise it to suit your needs by adjusting the height in four stages. Usually priced at £45, it is now available for £29.99. For comparison, Dunelm stocks a 50m airer for £55, while Wilko offers a cheaper one for £16.99 (reduced from £26.99 at the time of writing).
Echo Dot (newest gen) Bluetooth smart speaker
Tech fans are loving Amazon's Echo Dot (newest gen) Bluetooth smart speaker, priced at £54.99 in glacier white, charcoal, and deep sea blue colours. The smart speaker is small in size yet promises 'big vibrant sound', whether playing music or listening to a podcast. Users can ask Alexa to set timers, add items to a shopping list, read the weather forecast, and perform other everyday tasks. The hands-free nature allows multitasking while cooking or cleaning, and owners have said the speaker adds convenience to their everyday lives. Another affordable option is the SONY SRS-XB100 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, currently down to £34.99 (£5 off) at Currys.
Philips PerfectCare Compact Steam Generator Iron
The best-selling Philips PerfectCare Compact Steam Generator Iron has charmed users who claim it actually makes the chore of ironing 'enjoyable'. Usually priced at £199.99, the 'professional level' steam iron with a large 1.5-litre water tank is now available for £143.72 in the Amazon sale. It boasts 120g per minute continuous steam with a 300g steam boost, which tackles thick fabrics and stubborn wrinkles. The iron has optimal temperature options allowing ironing of delicates without burning. The design is lightweight and compact, ensuring comfort during use. Those looking for cheaper alternatives might consider the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Aroma 28040 Garment Steamer, available for £39.99 at Argos with an extra 10% off using code ELEC10.
Ruby 2 Door Sideboard - Taupe
For those needing to declutter their hallway, Dusk has a stylish sideboard on offer. The Ruby 2 Door Sideboard - Taupe is a sleek two-door storage unit, 'perfectly sized' for hallways, dining rooms, and smaller living spaces. Five colours are available, with the trendy taupe shade reduced from £209 to £136, saving £73. The sideboard 'blends functionality with old world charm', featuring panelled details and metallic finish handles. According to Dusk, it is ideal for storing cutlery, glassware, games, and general clutter. We have also spotted the Hatton Small Sideboard, Oak Effect, reduced at Dunelm. Usually priced at £249, the spacious two-cupboard unit is now down to £199.20 (saving just under £50) and has four inner shelves for ample organisation.
MOVA Viax 300 Robotic Lawnmower
Maintaining lawns and grassy patches can seem like an endless task. The MOVA Viax 300 Robotic Lawnmower offers a high-tech alternative. It can manage lawns of up to 300 square metres, utilising a U-shaped cutting pattern to guarantee 'efficient, full-coverage performance, leaving your lawn evenly trimmed with minimal effort'. The mower typically costs £519, but online marketplace Yimbly, owned by Reach Plc, is now selling it for £404. Using code SUMMER10 at checkout, the price drops further to £363.60. Meanwhile, Argos offers the LawnMaster OcuMow Cordless Robotic Lawnmower for £300. Suitable for lawns up to 150 square metres, this version eliminates the need for boundary wires, instead using a camera and sensors with recognition software to cut the grass.
