If you have just started using a new dishwasher or are refilling the salt, you may find that the salt reservoir is full of water. For many people, especially new dishwasher users, this may be a concern. Water in the Salt Reservoir The salt reservoir in a dishwasher is often in the bottom and off …
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We spend a great deal of time in our duvets, and so making sure that they are properly washed is crucial. Without adequate cleaning, our duvets can quickly become dirty, smelly, and unhygienic. Changing the duvet covers is important, but without washing the duvet itself, the smell and dirt can still build up. One of …
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If you live in a hard water area, it is likely that at some point you will have to deal with a limescale build-up on a shower door, window, mirrors or any other glass surfaces. For many people, dealing with a limescale build-up on any surface is a dreaded chore, but it is possible to …
Hoover condenser dryers are becoming an increasingly common feature in people’s homes, but unfortunately, this means more are experiencing some of the problems that can come with this type of tumble dryer. What Is a Condenser Dryer? Condenser tumble dryers are common for one simple reason – practicality. All types of tumble dryer are designed …
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Blu-Tack might be an incredibly useful product since it completely negates the need to drill holes in walls to hang posters and decorations, but it still has its own pitfalls. Removing Blu-Tack might sound simple at first, but if your paint is thin, it might peel away with the Blu-Tack and if the wall is …
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Whether you’re putting your own stamp on your new home or you’re giving your living room a bit of a refresh, paint stains on clothing are commonplace. Even if you’re not the one doing the painting, it can be so easy to accidentally brush past wet paint, leaving you with ruined clothes, or so you …
A broken washing machine door can be a serious problem. Not being able to wash clothing, bedding and other fabrics can spell trouble very quickly for families, and no matter how well you look after your machine, the door can break out of the blue or just get jammed. There is a range of problems …
Over the course of normal use, a washing machine can start to smell less than fresh, and it can even leave nasty niffs and sometimes black smudges on clothing too if not cleaned properly. If your washing machine has started to smell bad, the problem might be coming from the rubber seal (otherwise known as …
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Wasps are one of the most annoying and potentially dangerous types of insect going. Not only can they end up building huge nests on your property, but they tend to be aggressive by nature too. Wasps will sting if they feel threatened or if they believe you are invading their territory, and worst of all, …
Maggots are a gross, nasty fact of life. Without care, you can end up with a maggot infestation in your outdoor bins that can quickly spiral out of control. If bin bags split, or food waste can go mouldy in a wheelie bin, it can very quickly become a breeding ground for houseflies and their …
