When we sleep, we sweat and shed skin cells which add up over the months and years. Mattresses also pick up stains, spills, dust mites and bacteria. When you consider that you spend about a third of your life lying down on it, it really makes sense to keep your mattress as clean as possible. …
If you’re like most people, you probably give the kitchen a quick clean after cooking but very rarely give it a deep clean. This means there will be several hidden spots that haven’t been cleaned properly for months. Here are some commonly-neglected areas that you really ought to deep clean: 1. The bottom of cupboards …
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It can be very hard to remove rust from metal, but there are several methods for doing so. Method One: Use vinegar White vinegar can be used to get rust off metal. You can either apply vinegar directly or put the metal item in a receptacle filled with vinegar. Once the rust starts to dissolve, …
Dust can trigger allergic reactions and cause respiratory illnesses, so it’s important to try to limit the amount of dust in your home. While vacuum cleaning and dusting helps, they have a limited impact unless they’re coupled with an air purifier. The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air inside due …
Cleaning windows is harder than it sounds, and if you’re not careful you’ll end up with a streaky window that looks worse than it did before. Here’s how to clean windows the right way. Step One: Remove tough stains and stickers Tough stains can develop on the outside of windows. Stains can form from the …
Few of us enjoy cleaning the bathroom, but it has to be done. Here’s one way to get the job done well and fast! Step 1: Get ready Before starting to clean, make sure you have everything you need. This should include: A pair of cleaning gloves A bathroom sink and bath/shower cleaning spray Some …
Sinks can get blocked for a number of reasons. If your kitchen sink is blocked, it’s probably because of small bits of food going down the plughole, whereas if your bathroom sink is blocked it could be due to a build-up of hair. Here are several ways to unblock your sink. Method One: Use a …
Since shower curtains are exposed to lots of water, they can acquire mildew, which is a type of fungus. Here are some tips for cleaning your shower curtain. Put it in your washing machine If your shower curtain is plastic, it can probably be machine-washed. As long as you wash it at a low temperature …
