Appliances

Kmart Air Conditioners & Fans Review

Kmart air conditioners & fans review

Posted by November 22nd 2023

Does Kmart sell air conditioners or fans? Yes! Kmart isn’t just the home of trendy homewares and fashion. It also sells a bunch of cooling appliances with various power outputs, designs, colours, and capacities − all …


Good Hepa Filter Vacuums Guide

HEPA Filter Vacuums Review

Posted by March 7th 2024

Canstar Blue brings you a guide on a number of brands to help you find the best HEPA vacuum in Australia.



Woman looking at limescale on kettle

How to remove limescale from your kettle

Posted by October 10th 2022

What is limescale? Limescale is that hard, chalky deposit that builds up inside kettles, coffee machines, boilers, and pipes in your kitchen and bathroom. It’s always more visible on stainless steel and metallic parts, but you …


Philips Eco Collection breakfast set

Philips unveils kettle & toaster made from recycled cooking oil

Posted by September 28th 2022

Appliance brand Philips has launched its Eco Collection with a toaster and kettle made with bio-based plastics from cooking oil waste. Philips claims the sustainable breakfast set boasts some of the world’s first appliances manufactured using …


Deep cleaning mattress

Your guide on how to clean your mattress

Posted by March 13th 2023

How often should you clean your mattress? Generally, mattresses should be deep cleaned once or twice each year. It also wouldn’t hurt to regularly vacuum the mattress each week (or whenever you change your bedsheets). Although …


How to clean your air fryer

How to clean your air fryer (cleaning hacks)

Posted by September 27th 2022

How often should you clean your air fryer? You should give your air fryer a wipe-over after every single use, and give it a more thorough clean which involves soaking and scrubbing the cooking basket, pan …


What size hot water system do you need? Your sizing guide

What size hot water system do you need? Your sizing guide

Posted by October 18th 2022

We know having a constant supply of hot water is essential in any happy household. So, if your house seems to be running a little cold, you might find yourself wondering if it’s time for …


How to use an air fryer

How to use an air fryer (beginners & seasoned cooks edition)

Posted by September 19th 2022

What’s an air fryer? In case you’ve been living under a rock, an air fryer is essentially a countertop version of a convection oven, and a healthier alternative to deep frying (although not all things that …


Samosa maker review

Samosa maker review – Is ALDI better than Kmart?

Posted by October 4th 2022

There’s a new appliance on the market, and it’s turning a restaurant favourite into an easy at-home snack. ALDI just launched a $39.99 samosa maker which can cook 24 samosas in minutes with shoppers already …


steam mops

Best cheap steam mops in 2022

Posted by September 27th 2022

‘Cheaper’ makes Aussies more cheerful, with almost half of consumers (48%) citing price as their biggest consideration when buying a steam mop. And, in this economy, who can blame them? Fret not, we’re here to …


air fryer and food

Top 9 air fryer mistakes to AVOID

Posted by September 15th 2022

The popularity of air fryers is showing no signs of slowing down with stores like Kmart and ALDI even jumping on the bandwagon with their own versions. The air fryer revolution has also brought many …


Instant Hot Water Systems: Are they worth it?

Posted by November 17th 2022

Hot water is one of the finer luxuries in life we don’t miss until, suddenly, we are without it. It happens all the time, maybe you were the last one to jump in the shower, …


Best Cheap Coffee Machines 2021

The best cheap coffee machines in Australia for 2022

Posted by January 19th 2023

Are you stirring around looking for a budget-friendly coffee machine that will help you make barista-quality cuppas at home? If so, we’ve whipped up a ‘fa-brew-lous’ list of cheap coffee machines worth checking out if …


Clothes Dryers Buying Guide

Clothes dryer buying guide

Posted by January 13th 2023

Are you buying your first clothes dryer, or looking to upgrade? We break down what you should look for in a new dryer - using simple language and sense.


Dry Cleaning Hero

How to dry clean at home

Posted by August 12th 2022

We all have one or two clothes we need to take to the dry cleaners but we never get around to actually dropping them off. Maybe it’s too expensive, too far away, or you simply …


heated bathroom

What’s the best way to heat your bathroom?

Posted by May 17th 2023

While tiled bathrooms can be a lifesaver in summer, the thought of stepping onto that frosty floor in winter can fill us all with dread. Waiting for the water to warm up ready for a …



Lady getting warm in front of heater

10 Most Expensive Appliances to Run at Home

Posted by August 12th 2022

With the end of financial year fast approaching, many Australians may be looking to update some of their home appliances. Whether it’s a heater or refrigerator on the wish list, consumers may be swayed by a …


Kmart heaters review

Are Kmart heaters a hot buy? Review

Posted by May 16th 2022

Looking to Kmart for a cheap heater to keep you warm in the cooler months? Find out which models pass the pub test in this Canstar Blue review. Does Kmart sell heaters? Yes, Kmart stocks a small, …