Verity Mann
Verity Mann is the Head of Testing at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees operations and strategy across all the review categories. Verity holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Consumer Management and started at the GHI as a placement student. During her 10 years at Good Housekeeping, she has tested a whole host of gadgets and gizmos, be it new and innovative products or household staples, to ensure consumers have that ‘arm around their shoulder’ when making a purchasing decision.
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30 best ever cleaning hacks from the GHI experts
Cut cleaning time and effort with these brilliant tips and shortcuts from our household experts.
10 August 2023
The secret to super-soft towels
Keep your towels soft and fluffy with our expert advice.
08 February 2023
Your stress-free Christmas planner
Our guide to preparing for any Christmas conundrum...
15 December 2022
How to clean silver
Love silver but not sure how to stop it tarnishing? Here’s our expert advice...
09 November 2020
Are you cleaning the bath correctly?
Make your tub sparkle with these GHI-approved tips.
30 May 2019
Charity gifts to give this Christmas
Why not give a present to someone who might not otherwise receive one? Here's our pick of the best...
07 December 2018
Costa has designed a contactless reusable coffee cup
An absolute commute game changer!
28 November 2018
The cheapest way to sous vide at home
The GHI are fans of the Joule by ChefSteps and now it's just £149.
16 July 2018
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The top 5 best travel cups
There's no excuse these days for not whipping a travel cup out of your bag when you're in your favourite coffee shop. But looks aside, which are best for the job?
13 June 2018
GHI and Quiet Mark Join Forces to Help Reduce Noise Pollution in the Home
Noise pollution is making us ill - which is why the Good Housekeeping Institute is putting more emphasis than ever before on the sound quality of the products we test. Find out more about our noise testing initiative, in conjunction with Quiet Mark...
06 June 2018
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Could wool bedding be the secret to a good night's sleep?
Too hot at night? Wool bedding could be the answer.
21 November 2017
The secret to finding the perfect bedding
For a good night's sleep, having the right bedding is high up on the list. Here's how to choose the best...
13 November 2017
One trick for extra soft towels
Whether you're stepping out of the bath or out of the pool, here's how to keep your towels fluffy.
25 September 2017
How to dry your clothes without a tumble dryer
The GHI has tested many types of clothes airer - from over-the-bath to heated - to find the most effective.
21 September 2017
The best tools for blitzing the garden
5 Tried & Tested essentials for the green-fingered gardener
13 July 2017
10 appliances we really rate
We've tested hundreds of appliances from washing machines to vacuum cleaners to help you buy the best...
04 July 2017
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The bike that could make cycling so much easier
Victoria Pendleton has launched an electric bike through Halfords and the GHI put it to the test
21 April 2017
Never get lost on your bike again
A new innovative app and device has been created to help cyclists navigate better
19 January 2017
How to deal with Christmas Day stains
Don't let these stains ruin your festive cheer!
05 December 2016
New no-sew name labels that children will love too
Let children customise their own name labels for school uniforms, then simply stick them on.
18 August 2016
Introducing the germ-free toilet brush
Time to bin the old toilet brush. Here's one that's completely germ-free!
03 August 2016
REVIEW: KitchenAid's high-tech coffee press
KitchenAid launch the next generation of coffee press with a built-in scales and timer - but is it any good? The GHI put it to the test.
21 July 2016
How to squeeze more into your kitchen cupboards
Kitchen cupboards overflowing? Get them in order with our six handy organisational tricks.
20 July 2016
Could a pillow with NASA technology help you sleep?
The new Hyde & Sleep pillow has built-in NASA technology to regulate its temperature, according to user's body heat. The GHI tries it out.
12 July 2016
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How to double your cabin luggage
Wearable luggage jackets are the cleverest new way to travel light . The GHI team put them to the test - here's what we thought...
29 June 2016
7 ways to survive festival toilets
Festival toilets... there's no way of avoiding them.
02 June 2016
Marigold launches first range of cleaning products
The rubber glove brand Marigolds has stood the test of time for nearly 70 years – now they're expanding into cleaning products. The GHI finds out more.
13 May 2016
Now there's even a smart frying pan!
Ever dreamt of a pan that takes out all the guess-work? Welcome Pantelligent, a smart pan with built-in Bluetooth...
15 April 2016
Can you guess the nation's worst dirty cleaning secrets?
According to research carried out by Method, 25% of people say their cleaner is more important to them than their doctor, dentist or hygienist...
31 March 2016
A BBQ that doesn't care about the weather!
The Sub-Zero & Wolf indoor BBQ uses infra-red technology to create that authentic char-grilled flavour. The GHI finds out more...
24 March 2016
A toaster than can make eggs any which way!
The Breakfast Master is a toaster that can also boil, poach, or fry your eggs too - but does it work?
11 March 2016
Is it worth investing in a food dehydrator?
These trendy kitchen gadgets are an easy - and cheaper - way to make your own dried fruit and veg, but are they worth making counter-space space for? The GHI investigates...
29 February 2016
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