Hannah Thornley

Hannah has a passion for cleaning. She worked her way around Australia by cleaning hostels in exchange for free accommodation and used her cleaning skills to bag a job as a chalet host for a luxury ski company in France.

backpack in the washing machine

How to Wash a Backpack

As with any bag, leftover dirt and debris will accumulate inside your backpack with use. No matter how well you try to take care of your backpack, it’s almost inevitable that exploding pens, spilled drinks, and crumbs will start to build up. Fortunately, it is possible to give your backpack a deep clean to return

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steam cleaning a sofa

Can You Steam Clean a Sofa?

Sofas create a warm, inviting space for socialising with friends and family. Hardly a day goes by without them being used! Unfortunately, this frequent usage means dirt, crumbs, and other debris can quickly accumulate on and between the cushions, making the couch appear old and worn. While there are multiple ways to clean large pieces

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Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipes with UK Ingredients

As people become more aware of their impact on the environment, there has been a rise in the use of eco-friendly cleaning products. This has caused many to switch to more sustainable cleaning options, including DIY replacements. One cleaning product that can easily be made at home is dishwasher detergent. However, with many recipes calling

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powder detergent, liquid detergent and washing pods

Powder, Pods, Liquid, or Sheets – What’s the Best Type of Laundry Detergent?

With the wide variety of different laundry detergents available, it can be hard to know which one to buy. Not only do you have to choose between brands, scents, and whether the detergent is non-bio or not, but you also have to choose which type of laundry detergent you want. The four most common types

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clothes in hanger

Airing Clothes Instead of Washing Them – Everything You Need to Know

Washing machines are highly effective at cleaning your laundry, but did you know that they can also reduce the lifespan of your clothes? The high temperatures and vigorous spin cycles cause colours to fade or transfer to other items, fabric to shrink or become misshapen, and can make a garment virtually unwearable. The best solution

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white kitchen cabinets

How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets

Despite taking centre stage in most kitchens, cabinets are often overlooked when cleaning. Unfortunately, this means that fingerprints, watermarks, food splatters, and stains build up on these surfaces and become very noticeable. This build-up can also pose a health, as bacteria can contaminate the front of a cabinet and then be transferred to your food.

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