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Jo Plumridge

Jo Plumridge

Jo Plumridge is a freelance writer and photographer with almost 25 years of experience writing for a variety of magazines, websites and books. She writes extensively on home and tech products, along with covering photography, interior design and all things sleep-related. Outside of work, Jo fosters cats alongside her husband for a local rescue, giving her plenty of practice in dealing with tricky subjects.

Recent articles by Jo Plumridge

Lakeland StaySnug Velvety Navy Heated Throw teaser blue throw layed out on a blue sofa
Lakeland StaySnug Velvety Navy Heated Throw: Human approved
Bedroom

The Lakeland StaySnug heated throw brings a touch of luxury to your home, along with plenty of warmth

£50
Russell Hobbs PowerSteam Ultra steam iron water tank
Russell Hobbs PowerSteam Ultra: Power through the ironing
Home appliances

The Russell Hobbs PowerSteam Ultra speeds through creases and makes quick work of your ironing pile

£45
two steam irons set against a blue background for best steam iron 2024
The best steam irons we've tested in 2025
Home appliances

We’ve tested and reviewed the best steam irons across a range of budgets to help make the dreaded chore a little bit easier

Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9830 steam iron review standing side view on a colourful ironing board
Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9830 steam iron review: Impressive
Home appliances

The Tefal Ultimate Pure is a quality steam iron that packs an impressive punch

£130
Russell Hobbs Colour Control Pro Ultra steam iron review teaser side view of iron on a colorful ironing board
Russell Hobbs Colour Control Pro Ultra: Easy peasy
Home appliances

The Colour Control Pro Ultra marries an intuitive design with a colour-coded temperature selection that’s incredibly easy to navigate

£48
Dreamland Hygge Days Faux Fur Luxury Heated Throw review layed out on a blue sofa
Dreamland Hygge Days Faux Fur Luxury Heated Throw review
Bedroom

The Dreamland Hygge Days heated throw is fantastically warm, even when it’s not turned on

£90
Morphy Richards Turboglide steam iron review teaser on a ironing board with a green patterned cover
Morphy Richards TurboGlide steam iron: It certainly glides
Home appliances

Morphy Richards’ TurboGlide iron lives up to its name, gliding through creases and cutting ironing time in half

£50
Tefal Easygliss Eco FV5782 teaser standing up on a ironing board in a kitchen
Tefal Easygliss Eco FV5782 steam iron review: Very eco
Home appliances

Tefal’s eco conscious iron is not only kinder to the planet, it does a great job with the ironing too

£69 inc VAT
A steam generator iron
The best steam generator irons
Home appliances

We’ve tested the best steam generator irons to help you find an option that will let you breeze through your ironing in a flash

The Silentnight Airmax mattress topper on a white background
Silentnight Airmax mattress topper: Comfort on a budget
Bedroom

If you’re on a tight budget, the Silentnight Airmax mattress topper is a steal

£58 (king size)