Marcus Strong
Homes Operations Manager
Marcus Strong is the Homes Operations Manager at the Good Housekeeping Institute, overseeing product testing programmes and helping ensure readers receive trusted, evidence-based buying advice. With experience at leading retailers including Marks & Spencer Home and IKEA, he brings extensive expertise in home products, quality assessment and consumer needs.
Marcus works closely with testing and editorial teams to deliver rigorous evaluations across a wide range of household categories, combining operational excellence with a passion for helping consumers make informed purchasing decisions.
The best vacuum cleaners for carpet, hard floors and pet hair, out of over 360 tested models
Everything you need to know about the best robot, cylinder, cordless, upright and handheld vacuums
The best window vacuums for tackling condensation, tried and tested by experts
They'll guzzle up condensation and surface water in no time
The best Shark vacuums, tried and tested in the lab, from £75
Sparkling floors, this way…
The best leaf blowers for keeping your garden tidy, from the quietest to the most powerful
Including cordless models and leaf blower vacuums
10 best handheld vacuums, tried and tested by experts
These mini vacuums will banish dust, dirt and pet hair from every nook and cranny
7 best handheld fans to keep you cool on the move, tried and tested
Stuffy trains and buses will be a breeze with these handy fans
17 best electric heaters for warming UK homes, tried and tested
Stay toasty with these expert-approved electric heaters
13 best spot cleaners and spot washers for eliminating dirt and spills
Make tricky stains and messes disappear with these Prime Day savings
14 best cordless vacuum cleaners to buy now, tested by experts
We’ve tested over 160 stick vacuums to find the best
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 robot vacuum cleaners for spotless floors, tried and tested by a team of experts
Enjoy spotless floors on autopilot
11 best upright vacuum cleaners tested on dust, crumbs, and hair
These traditional vacuums are great for large spaces
15 best kettles for a faster, better cuppa, tested by experts
We’ve tested more than 200 kettles to find the very best for every budget
11 best cylinder vacuum cleaners for easy, effective cleaning
From picking up pet hair to banishing dust from deep-pile carpets, these are our winners
5 best chef’s knives of 2026, tested and reviewed
From everyday prep to heavy-duty chopping, these top performers stood out for sharpness, comfort and durability.
12 best hard floor cleaners for keeping your flooring fresh and free from stains
Cross mopping off your to-do list for good
These are the best fans to buy when it's 30°C and you can't sleep
Our top 7 cooling buys, from £45
9 best charcoal BBQs for achieving that all-important chargrilled, smoky flavour
Our experts tested the top brands to find the best grills
The best shower filters that transformed our testers’ skin and hair
If you live in a hard water area, you need to try one of these – and there’s money off this week!
The best robot lawn mowers for hands-free gardening, tried and tested
The mow-bots are coming
4 best tower fans to keep you cool year-round, tested by experts
These are the quietest, most powerful and most energy-efficient buys
The best portable air conditioners for quick, effective cooling, tested by our experts
With our summers heating up, these portable units can make a big difference
8 best electric BBQs for cooking up a fuss-free outdoor feast
Grill, smoke and sear with our experts' top-rated electric BBQs
The best kamado grills for perfectly cooked BBQs every time, tested by our expert
Yes, these egg-shaped BBQs are worth the hype
The best desk fans to keep you chilled while you work
We put a range of compact desk fans to the test – and these ones blew us away
The best patio cleaners for blitzing dirt, stains and algae, tested on a range of mucky surfaces
Your sparkling patio will be the envy of your neighbours, thanks to these brilliant detergents
10 best gas BBQs to buy for every budget, garden and griller
From portable picks to large crowd-feeders, our experts got grilling to find the best ones for your garden
The best strimmers for a neat and tidy lawn, tested by our gardening expert
The key to clean, crisp edges
