Blossom Boothroyd
Homes Testing Manager
Blossom is passionate about finding the best home products and appliances for GH readers. As head of the homes testing team, she has led reviews across multiple categories, from pizza ovens, and smart plugs to portable fans and hobs. She enjoys delving into the intricacies of products and refining testing protocols to ensure we’re testing them against their claims. Her aim is to find the top-performing products on the market, to help take the hard work out of housework. Blossom’s most notable accomplishment in the lab has been toasting 528 slices of bread in her quest to find the best toasters money can buy. In her free time, she openly admits to being a music geek and indulges her creative side through crocheting, baking, singing and writing.
The best electric blankets to keep you warm, tested
Cost-effective and cosy, these are the GHI experts' tried and tested best buys
The best vacuum cleaners to buy in 2025: Cordless, robot, handheld and more
When it comes to the best robot, cylinder, cordless, upright and handheld vacuums for your home, our experts have the low-down
Ninja's top-rated air fryer is the ultimate choice for families – and it's 35% off in the Amazon Prime Day sale
We've reviewed over 70 air fryers and it's our joint winner
We tested 50 pillows and these are the best for a good night's sleep
For side, front and back sleepers
15 best mattress toppers for that ‘lying on a cloud’ feeling
These top-rated toppers will make even the lumpiest mattress comfortable
9 best handheld vacuums for speedy cleans, from cars to down the back of the sofa
These tried and tested vacuums will banish dust, dirt and pet hair from every nook and cranny
12 best hard floor cleaners for keeping your flooring fresh
Cross mopping off your to-do list for good
8 best microwaves to buy in 2025 for quick and easy cooking
Enjoy meals in minutes with our expert-approved best freestanding microwaves
The best tried and tested luggage brands to take on your 2025 holiday
Putting the rest of baggage claim to shame
17 best spot cleaners and washers for tackling stubborn stains
Make spills, stains and mess disappear
The best fabric shavers to get your autumn jumpers in shape
Keep your favourite clothes looking good for longer
12 best steam irons to buy in 2025, according to the experts
The experts pressed and steamed piles of shirts and trousers to find these best steam irons
13 best bread makers for delicious home baking, tried and tested
Become a star baker in your own home, with a little help from one of the our expert's top-rated bread makers
9 best steam generator irons to buy for your home, tried and tested
Say so long to creased clothes with our top steam generator irons for different fabrics and budgets
13 best steam cleaners to make cleaning stubborn stains and dirt easy
Discover the cleaning power of steam with our experts' best in test steam mops and cylinders
16 best robot vacuum cleaners for spotless floors without lifting a finger
We put them to work around our lab to find the best for every budget
11 best kitchen knives for chopping and dicing in 2025, expert tested
These are the ones that made the cut, according our experts
17 best clothes steamers for banishing creases with ease, tested in the lab
Refresh your wardrobe with our tried and tested handheld and upright garment steamers
The best mops for different floors, tested by our cleaning experts
From laminate to tiles, say hello to sparkling floors with the GHI's top mops
15 best air fryers for quick, healthier dinners, tried and tested
These mini super ovens make moist chicken, delicious pasta dishes and even light and fluffy cakes
13 best carpet cleaners to buy now
Remove stubborn stains and dirt from your carpet with these miracle-working machines
The best hand blenders for blitzing sauces, dips and soups
Chop, blend and whisk your way to tasty meals with these tried and tested stick mixers
The best vacuums to buy on a budget
For clean floors at a fraction of the price
15 best heated clothes airers to save energy and money, tested by experts
Your clothes will be dry before you know it
12 best washing machines to buy in 2025, tested by experts
Laundry is a doddle with our expert-tested best buys
13 best electric heaters to keep you warm when temperatures drop
Including the most energy efficient models, tried and tested by the GHI
10 best tumble dryers for fresh, dry clothes (even when it's raining)
Our tried and tested heat pump tumble dryers will dry your laundry in no time
The best bean to cup coffee machines, out of 56 models tested in our lab
Get that coffee shop quality from the comfort of your own home...
13 best smoothie makers for fruity drinks and protein shakes, starting from just £19
Here are the top expert-tested models for every budget
17 best toasters for consistently golden slices every time, tested by experts
Turning out perfectly golden toast every time
11 best budget toasters for under £55, tried and tested in our test kitchen
Shopping on a budget? The GHI has tested over 70 toasters to find the best value for money
10 best food processors for speedy prep in 2025, tried and tested by experts
Chop, dice and slice with ease