Buyer’s guide

Cut down on single-use plastics and your shopping bill with ecoegg. This clever refillable pod uses chemicalfree mineral pellets, providing up to 70 washes per pack. Choose from three egg colours and two fresh scents, as well as fragrance-free. £9.99 for your first purchase, then £4.99 for refills, ecoegg.com.

Less is more

Looking for ways to cut down on your water bill? The GROHE Rainshower SmartActive 130 uses a flow limiter to reduce water consumption by up to 50 per cent without impacting shower pressure or performance –we call that a win! It also offers three spray patterns: rain, jet and massage, accessed at the click of a button. It’s currently £61.19 on amazon.co.uk.

This humble soap really can work wonders when it comes to household mess. Made with environmentally responsible ingredients, it can tackle stains caused by food, coffee, grease, mud, pens and make-up and on a range of surfaces too. Whether you’re after a sparkling kitchen hob or you need an easy solution to frequent muddy paw prints, this all-in-one soap bar is for you! It cuts out the need for multiple plastic cleaning products and it will save you space. Each 120g bar costs £6.50, and you can buy it at cosycottagesoap.co.uk.

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Firepits are becoming one of summer’s most sought-after items, but you don’t have to shell out to get one. Studio has a great range of wood burners, chimineas and fire bowls to choose from, including this minimalist Ogien fire bowl with geometric legs for just £79. It measures 32 x 60 x 60cm (H x W x D), from studio.co.uk.

Sleep easy

Don’t let allergies get in the way of a good night’s sleep! Slumberdown Anti Allergy pillows, £16,

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Heaven scent

Take advantage of the blooming flowers this season and fill up your vases for stunning displays and table centrepieces

Household essentials: laundry baskets

Store and transport your washing in one of these stylish and minimal baskets

House Doctor laundry bag stripes, £15.50, Nordic Nest HAY laundry basket, small, Nougat, £35, HUH. Store

White rolling hamper basket, £69, Urban Outfitters

5 OF THE BEST e R EA DER S

Story teller

Libra 2 eReader, around £159.99, Kobo With a 7-inch E Ink screen offering deeper contrast, adjustable brightness and colour temperature control, the next-generation Kobo Libra 2 has plenty of features to enrich your reading experience. It boasts weeks of battery life (depending on usage, of course), an integrated eBookstore experience and it’s fully waterproof. You can choose from black or white, and there are a number of eye-catching SleepCovers available to buy separately. We love: 32GB of storage – big enough to hold up to 24,000 eBooks. Since the Kindle launched in 2007, eReaders have become big business with plenty of choice on the market. Whether you’re a bedtime bookworm who can’t wait to dive into a good read each night, you’re a commuter reader, or you just enjoy the occasional novel while you’re on holiday, we have selected the top five devices for reading at home and on the move.

Page turner

Amazon Kindle Kids Edition 6-inch 8GB eReader, £99, AO.com Designed with little bookworms in mind, this Kindle offers 8GB of storage – that’s enough to hold up to 6,000 books. The 6-inch E Ink screen is crisp and clear for easy reading, while a single battery charge will last up to four weeks. It comes with a year’s subscription to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, which lets you access thousands of titles for children, aged from three to 12. We love: The kid-friendly case that helps to protect against any accidental bumps and scrapes.

Light reading

Kobo Nia HD 6-inch eReader, around £89.99, Curry’s Carta E Ink technology makes text on the Nia’s high-definition touchscreen look just like it does on a printed page. And because it’s glare-free, you can read on a sunny day without any reflections. It features 8GB of storage, and the extra-long battery life means you can get stuck in to a lengthy novel without interruptions. We love: The ComfortLight setting, which dims the screen to a more natural light level so you can read in bed without disturbing anyone. EDITOR’S CHOICE

Read all about it

Kindle Paperwhite 8GB, from £129.99, Amazon The latest version of the Kindle Paperwhite has a 6.8-inch display with thinner borders and adjustable warm light, making it easier on the eyes. A single battery charge lasts for up to 10 weeks, and page turns are up to 20 per cent faster than the previous generation. Purchase options include a three-month free trial of Kindle Unlimited. We love: The IPX8 waterproof rating, that means you don’t need to worry about getting it wet while reading in the bath or by the pool.

Star turn

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, around £149, Samsung Although the Galaxy Tab is a tablet and not strictly an eReader, this device is nevertheless a good choice if you’re looking to invest in something that offers more than just books. The 64GB storage means that there’s plenty of space for a whole library of titles, while Google Play Books & Audiobooks and the Kindle app are also available to download. We love: The 8.7-inch display offers a clear, crisp view, which is particularly helpful if you’re reading on the go.