Hotpoint Curve MWH 1331 B Review
A compact microwave with a curved back to fit in a corner
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Caramel Quin is a nerd who tests technology for newspapers, magazines and online. She prides herself in real-world testing and translating geek speak into plain English. Her pet hates are jargon, pointless products and over-complicated instruction manuals.
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A compact microwave with a curved back to fit in a corner
A good choice if you want steam-cooking and extra capacity
Perhaps the cheapest microwave worth buying
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An impressive handheld steam cleaner that doubles as a steam mop
Design and price tag let this steam mop down
Karcher's mid-priced cylinder makes light work of steam cleaning
A handheld steam cleaner and mop
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