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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Keep your favourite clothes looking good for longer
The best bed sheets and duvet covers for a great night’s sleep in 2026, tried and tested
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13 best mattresses to buy, tried and tested for every sleep style
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15 best air purifiers for a cleaner, healthier home in 2026
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‘Burnt-on food melted away’: 11 best oven cleaners, tested by experts and our panel at home
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10 best handheld vacuums, tried and tested by experts
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11 best steam irons to smooth creases fast, tried and tested
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10 best bread makers for freshly baked loaves at home
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The 14 best bean to cup coffee machines out of 65 models tested in our lab
Get coffee shop quality from the comfort of your own home
17 best steam cleaners for keeping your floors gleaming, tried and tested
Disinfect your home without chemicals with these expert-tested steam mops, cylinders and handhelds
14 best slow cookers to buy in 2026 for easy meals full of flavour
Cook up fuss-free feasts with these tried and tested cookers
16 best carpet cleaners, tried and tested by experts
Remove stubborn stains, dirt and smells from your carpets with these miracle-working machines
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15 best bath towels, tried and tested for softness and absorbency
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The best wine coolers to keep your bottles at the perfect temperature, tested
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The best pedestal fans for serious cooling power this summer
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12 best ice cream makers for creating your own sweet frozen treats
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The best American fridge freezers for large households and busy homes
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12 best hard floor cleaners for keeping your flooring fresh and free from stains
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The best toilet cleaners, tried and tested for a squeaky-clean loo every time
Bust stubborn stains and stinky smells with ease
The best water filters for softer, better-tasting water on tap
From water filter jugs and countertop dispensers to under-sink solutions
The 9 best rice cookers for perfect fluffy rice every time
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The 13 best combination microwaves for easy dinnertimes
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The best shower filters that transformed our testers’ skin and hair
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18 best smoothie blenders for fruity drinks and protein shakes, starting from just £19
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The 7 best portable blenders for on-the-go smoothies and protein shakes
These models crushed the competition
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