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.
13 satisfying things you can clean in 5 minutes or less
From foundation-filled makeup brushes to mouldy detergent drawers, cleaning these 13 things takes no time at all
Spider mating season is here... 5 ways to keep them outside
Keep spiders at bay this autumn with these tips
10 things to declutter from your home in September now autumn is here
Reset your home this September by removing these 10 items
21 household problems you can easily solve with bicarbonate of soda
Ditch the expensive cleaners – your secret weapon is probably already in the cupboard.
Here comes the second wave of moth season! 5 things to remove from your home now to stop them
Clothes moths are back for a second helping of our wardrobes!
Everything you need to know about silica gel pouches
They are actually pretty handy around the house!
7 of the most frustrating things to declutter and how to deal with them
Here’s how to declutter these 7 anger-inducing items with ease
6 ways to dry your laundry quicker when you can't hang it outdoors
Speed up drying times when the weather's wet with our experts' top heated clothes airers, dehumidifiers and tumble dryers
Help! My mattress keeps dipping! 5 ways to fix a saggy mattress
Here’s what to do when your mattress starts to dip.
7 ways to organise the stacks of pots and pans cluttering your kitchen
Here are 7 clever ways to store your pots and pans
Don’t put yogurt on your windows! Here are 7 foolproof ways to cool your bedroom in a heatwave
Here’s how you can chill your bedroom in a heatwave
7 dirty habits to break in the bathroom
Don’t do this in your bathroom!
5 dishwasher settings you should be using - and 2 to stop
Are you making the most of your dishwasher?
Your toilet brush is grim – here are 5 ways to keep it clean
How clean is your toilet brush?
10 things I learned after selling my decluttered wardrobe on Vinted
Here’s what you need to know if you plan to sell on Vinted.
Why we have giant rats and how to stop them getting into your home
Giant rats? No thanks.
5 things you need to know if you always use the quick wash
It’s a lifesaver when you're short on time, but is your washing machine’s express cycle as effective as you think?
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.