Just bought a load of crockery but didn’t think to check to see if the items are dishwasher safe? You’re not alone. It’s a common mistake to make. Annoyingly, there isn’t an official or universal symbol to state that something is ‘Not Dishwasher Safe’ or is ‘Dishwasher Safe’. Instead, manufacturers decide what symbol to stamp […]
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Cleaning lampshades might be a task that’s very low down on your cleaning list. The job isn’t exactly difficult to carry out. It’s just not given much attention. Consequently, dust and general grime build up on the surfaces rather quickly and make the once-pleasing shades drab and dreary! Ensuring your lampshades are clean will make
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Bandanas are multipurpose accessories that keep hair out of your eyes, act as masks against airborne viruses, and can spruce up an outfit. To say they offer a lot of value to wearers is an understatement. The only trouble with them is if they’re not taken care of effectively, they start to look drab, colourless,
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Iodine may be great at disinfecting cuts and scrapes. But it’s a totally different story when you get the brownish-orange stain on your clothes. The iodine leaves a major eyesore on your outfit, and the only thing you can do is get rid of it. But how do you remove iodine from clothes so the
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Mayonnaise, a dip to go with fries, a dressing for a salad, a saucy filling for a chicken and bacon sandwich, and a great cleaner! Whoa! A cleaner? Yep, that’s right. Mayo can clean stuff – who’d have thought it! Good old-fashioned mayonnaise actually has excellent cleaning abilities, some of which you’ll be surprised to
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When you’re rushing to get ready for a night out – picking an outfit, complaining that you have nothing to wear, doing your makeup, and straightening your hair – it’s easy to forget that you’ve left the hot straighteners on the carpet! If you’re facing this fiasco at the moment, you can rest assured that
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Slate placemats offer a unique and sophisticated touch to any dining table. Known for their durability and elegant appearance, these natural stone accessories can enhance a dining experience while protecting the dinner table from hot plates. However, like any other material, slate requires proper care and maintenance to keep its natural beauty intact. Find out
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If your tumble dryer has recently taken its last spin, you might be thinking about buying a new one, or you may be contemplating changing course and getting a heated airer instead! With so much hype about both machines, and loads of reviews to read through, it can be a chore to figure out what’s
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On a summer’s day, there’s nothing better than grabbing a box of coloured chalk, running out to the driveway and smothering the entire surface in hopscotch lines, random shapes and animal drawings. It’s a pastime enjoyed by kids and adults alike! The only trouble is, your clothes (no matter how careful you are) end up
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Are unsightly collar rings around your shirts driving you crazy? Whether the ring’s down to sweat, excess hair product, or everyday grime, the ugly discolouration is a real nuisance, to say the least. But don’t worry, the stain is relatively easy to remove! Follow the guide below to say ‘Farewell’ to those dreadful, embarrassing collar
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