A quick word from our experts at the GHI

Every month, the GHI experts put products through their paces to bring you the best – and these are the latest to pass our rigorous tests

CUSTOMER SERVICE ON BOARD Marella Cruises

90% of those surveyed said the service aboard a Marella Cruises ship was very good or excellent.

TRAVEL INSURANCE Allclear

94% of those surveyed rated their overall experience with Allclear as very good or excellent.

BIG ON SCOTTISH Lidl

88% of those surveyed thought the quality of Lidl’s Big on Scottish range was excellent.

HOLIDAY 6 Tripp

The Holiday 6 is a practical case with a tough outer shell. It manoeuvred well on multiple surfaces and didn’t dent in our drop tests.

OVEN MATE Rustins

This powerful cleaning gel removes stubborn baked-on residue and, best of all, you won’t need to scrub and it has no acrid smell.

SS WEST COUNTRY LEG OF LAMB Aldi

With light grassy, gamey notes, this lamb leg from Aldi is juicy and delicately seasoned – a great vehicle for extra flavours.

100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY PROVIDER Good Energy

Good Energy harnesses renewable resources and supports carbon offset projects.

WASHABLE PAINT Frenchic Paint

This is the winner of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s ‘Best Washable Paint’ test!

BANOFFEE HOT CROSS BUNS M&S

With rich toffee notes and gently spiced sweetness, M&S’S banoffee hot cross buns have a bold, full flavour.

PLANT DELIVERY SERVICE Patch Plants

Testers liked the detailed plant listings and thoughtful search filters, such as ‘room’, ‘care criteria’ and ‘pet toxicity’.

DRESSED SALMON SIDE Asda

Excellently seasoned, this product has the perfect level of salt to match the rich, deep fatty salmon flavour.

PRO CRISP MULTI-COOKER Instant Pot

With 10 cooking functions and a sleek design, the Instant Pot takes your cooking to the next step.

DIGITAL STAND MIXER 6.5L Lakeland

The Lakeland Digital Stand Mixer swiftly handles even the heaviest of doughs with ease.

ESCAPE Tripp

This Tripp case is a savvy buy. We fitted everything from our list in with room to spare, and it all stayed in place throughout testing.

HL5 – UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER Hoover

A lightweight, portable vacuum that effortlessly cleans carpets, flooring and hard-to-reach areas.

WATER FILTER Zerowater

Easy to assemble and with long-lasting filters, the advanced filtration system removes impurities from water, leaving it crystal clear.

HF9 – CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER Hoover

Powerful suction, a 30-minute run time and its ability to glide easily on all flooring make this the ideal cordless vacuum.

LUXURY TOILET TISSUE Petal Soft

Available at Iceland, this great-value toilet tissue impressed with its soft feel.

GET SET, GROW THICKENING SHAMPOO Noughty

Testers reported stronger, thicker, healthier-looking locks after using this, with most agreeing it improved hair loss.

SUCCULENT COOK-IN-THE-BAG LAMB SHOULDER Asda

Juicy and moist, this easy-cook lamb tastes delicious.

BIBURY FIVE BURNER BBQ Whistler Grills

An excellent crowd-feeder, this five-burner BBQ has multiple cooking zones that produced pleasing results.

NO-LAMB ROASTING JOINT Aldi

A meat-free main with a satisfying bite and a light stuffing, which had a good sage and rosemary flavour.

COMBINATION MICROWAVE OVEN Panasonic

This combi does it all; in addition to its microwave, grill and convection functions, it also steams.

UPHOLSTERY CLEANER Dr Beckmann

Its easy-to-use design and powerful formula help remove stains first time, leaving your upholstery clean and smelling fresher for longer.