Katie Mortram
Household Advice Editor
As the Household Advice Editor, Katie looks after all things cleaning and decluttering. She started out as a Junior Tester in the Good Housekeeping Institute 10 years ago, so she’s tested plenty of appliances in her time too, including dishwashers and washing machines. Nowadays, she focuses on keeping our cleaning content up to date and accurate, testing relevant products and learning about the latest methods and trends along the way.

8 one-off productive things to do with Sunday’s extra hour, from gardening to getting rid of clutter
Here’s what you should do with the extra hour this Sunday

This is how to remove static from clothes
Struggling with a skirt that's sticking to your tights? Here are some easy ways to tackle static, whether you're at home or on the go.

I tried the Declutter by Degrees method and it permanently solved my clutter nightmare
It takes just 20 minutes a day

From burnt meals to internal fires: the settings you’re using wrong on your oven and what to do instead
Here’s how your oven setting is ruining your meals

Help! My detergent drawer keeps flooding with water: the hidden spot you need to clean to fix this
Here’s what to do if your detergent drawer keeps filling with water

5 hidden treasures you can find in charity shops – and how to restore them
Here’s what you need to look out for the next time you go charity shopping

5 signs you’re addicted to clutter and what to stop doing now, according to the professionals
Do you knowingly contribute clutter to your home?

Clothes steamer meets steam iron: This revolutionary device removes creases in seconds and it's only £33
This is what every laundry room needs

7 of the most anger-inducing things to clean around the home and how to conquer them
Tackle these frustrating chores with ease

Cluster flies are taking over our homes: Bigger than houseflies, here's how to deal with them
Everything you need to know about cluster flies

Help! A pigeon pooped on my backpack – here’s how I removed every trace
How I handled an emergency pigeon poop fiasco

7 things that take minutes to declutter in the bedroom
Spruce up your bedroom in minutes by removing these non-essentials

10 ways to make your bathroom smell nice
Keep it smelling like a spa with these tips.

Help! I ruined my puffer jacket in the wash – and I even followed the care label
Here’s what to do and what not to do when the time comes to wash your puffer jacket.

Help! I spilled coffee down my trench coat: how to remove stains without making things worse
What to do if the worst should happen to your trench coat

From half-burnt candles to chipped mugs: 7 things you need to declutter from your home ASAP in October
Make space in your home by removing these 7 things

5 ways to stop condensation on windows
Make condensation a thing of the past with these tips.

’I’m the Good Housekeeping decluttering expert and this is the only method that’s worked for me’
Our household advice editor, Katie Mortram, tests decluttering methods for a living – and now she’s finally created her own

5 reasons your raincoat smells and how to fix it
Here’s how to clean a smelly raincoat

13 satisfying things you can clean in 5 minutes or less
From foundation-filled makeup brushes to mouldy detergent drawers, cleaning these 13 things takes no time at all

Spider mating season is here... 5 ways to keep them outside
Keep spiders at bay this autumn with these tips

10 things to declutter from your home in September now autumn is here
Reset your home this September by removing these 10 items

21 household problems you can easily solve with bicarbonate of soda
Ditch the expensive cleaners – your secret weapon is probably already in the cupboard.

Here comes the second wave of moth season! 5 things to remove from your home now to stop them
Clothes moths are back for a second helping of our wardrobes!

Everything you need to know about silica gel pouches
They are actually pretty handy around the house!

7 of the most frustrating things to declutter and how to deal with them
Here’s how to declutter these 7 anger-inducing items with ease

6 ways to dry your laundry quicker when you can't hang it outdoors
Speed up drying times when the weather's wet with our experts' top heated clothes airers, dehumidifiers and tumble dryers

Help! My mattress keeps dipping! 5 ways to fix a saggy mattress
Here’s what to do when your mattress starts to dip.

7 ways to organise the stacks of pots and pans cluttering your kitchen
Here are 7 clever ways to store your pots and pans

Don’t put yogurt on your windows! Here are 7 foolproof ways to cool your bedroom in a heatwave
Here’s how you can chill your bedroom in a heatwave

7 dirty habits to break in the bathroom
Don’t do this in your bathroom!

5 dishwasher settings you should be using - and 2 to stop
Are you making the most of your dishwasher?