<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: Home appliances Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:11:51 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Induction and gas hobs compared and there's a clear winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/285x214/2191081_1.jpg"/><br><br>The choice between an induction or a gas hob is largely down to personal preference, but experts have said one of them is actually much better than the other.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:51:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Zahna Eklund]]></author><category>Property</category><media:keywords>Energy, Home appliances, Energy bills, cooking, kitchen, property, life hacks, induction hob, gas hob, electricity bills, energy bills, Induction hobs, Gas hobs, Energy efficiency, Safety concerns</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/590x/2191081_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Choosing an induction or gas stove can have huge implications (stock photo)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/237x141/2191081_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description 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+0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Alex Evans]]></author><category>Property</category><media:keywords>Kitchen, Home appliances, Appliances, Met Office, UK weather, washing up liquid, blocked drains, fat and grease, outdoor maintenance</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/590x/2190630_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Washing up liquid can be used to unblock outdoor drains]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Alex Evans]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/237x141/2190630_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Washing up liquid can be used to unblock outdoor drains]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Alex Evans]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households with an induction hob in kitchen urged to spend 50p now]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2190533_1.jpg"/><br><br>Households are being urged to make an important check that can affect cooking. <br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Claire Schofield]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Home appliances, Appliances, Kitchen, Cooking, Energy, Induction hob, Cookware compatibility, Refrigerator magnet test, Energy efficiency</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2190533_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Households with an induction hob in their kitchen are being urged to make a 25p check]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" 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Home appliances, Cleaning, how to keep clothes fresh longer, steam iron review, philips perfect care 7000 series steam generator iron, iron review, best steam iron</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/590x/2188687_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[I keep my clothes fresh for longer by doing simple 5-minute task after drying]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Angela Patrone]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/237x141/2188687_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[I keep my clothes fresh for longer by doing simple 5-minute task after drying]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Angela Patrone]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon shoppers praise 'life-changing' £27 steam mop they 'wouldn't be without']]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/285x214/2189115_1.jpg"/><br><br>"This is the best purchase ever for my lino tiles laminate, and carpet"<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:03:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Laura Mckenna]]></author><category>Property</category><media:keywords>Cleaning, Carpet cleaning, Amazon, Home appliances, Cleaning hacks, Express Shopping</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/590x/2189115_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Keep floors clean and safe with this chemical-free steam mop]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail 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src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/285x214/2189226_1.jpg"/><br><br>Washing machines can be a breeding ground for mould, but cleaning them is actually really simple and takes less than two minutes of effort.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Katherine McPhillips]]></author><category>Property</category><media:keywords>Mould, Home appliances, Cleaning, Cleaning hacks, White vinegar, Washing machine cleaning, how to remove mould from washing machine, how to clean washing machine without bleach, how to quickly clean washing machine, how to clean washing machine seal</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/590x/2189226_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mould will stay out of washing machines for good if you place an everyday item inside it]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" 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spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/285x214/2188158_1.jpg"/><br><br>You might think that this is enough to kill germs and stop the spread of bacteria, but according to experts, it may not do the trick.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:47:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Nicola Roy]]></author><category>Property</category><media:keywords>Laundry, Appliances, Home appliances, Norovirus, Cleaning, Cleaning hacks, Chores, washing machine, how to wash clothes, how to wash clothes properly, how to kill germs on clothes, what temperature to wash clothes, how to kill norovirus</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/590x/2188158_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A good laundry routine is essential for staying hygienic]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" 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