Leather is that funny mix of durable and extremely vulnerable. We’ve all been using it for footwear for years, so we know all about its toughness. But we also know that it’s extremely vulnerable to a bit of scuffing. So, it’s good to be in the know on what to use to help keep it […]
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How do you wash golf gloves? One word. Sparingly. Golf gloves are very delicate items that don’t enjoy much in the way of cleaning, which can be tricky after they’ve seen a course or two. And why do they have to be white so often? Was there ever a less practical colour for a sporty
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Your upholstery can be your pride and joy. So, it needs to be kept in showroom (or at least show-off) condition. This means cleaning it. The trouble is that each item may well have its own preferences regarding cleaning. What will brighten up a BarcaLounger might peeve a Parker Knoll. So, what’s needed is a
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White spirit is super useful. It’s the painter’s pal and the machinist’s mate. But it’s not always easy to see the back of. Not only does it have a full-on all-pervading whiff (a nose assault a bit like that of paraffin), it’s on the list of things you shouldn’t pour down the sink. The fact
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In the world of cleansing condiments, vinegar is right at the top. Its ability to cut through stains and mess is immense, and it does this in a natural and benign fashion that leaves chemical cleaners fuming. Vinegar isn’t limited to the malted stuff you chuck on your chips. There are vinegars of all kinds
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Turmeric’s terrific at adding colour to a meal. Unfortunately, it’s just as terrific at adding colour to your shirt. This is why it’s often actually used as a dye. This is also why you need to know how to get it out, otherwise you’ll go through your life looking like a spice oddity – Major
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Dogs. Fab, aren’t they? They’re the very definition of selfless devotion. With scant reward apart from the odd pat and the occasional snausage (that’s a treat, not a typo), these faithful friends give and give. The trouble is, sometimes they give too much. Whether you have a dog whose toilet training’s not perfect, or you
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Washing machines are clever things, aren’t they? They perform an incredibly useful function and take a load (ho ho) off our hands. But how do they work? OK, they get the washing wet and then kind of jiggle it about in the detergent, then rinse, spin and drain. That’s all clear. But what enables them
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Aluminium foil is one of the most useful materials on the face of the planet. We all know that. When it comes to packed lunches, it’s got them all wrapped up. But that’s just the beginning. What aluminium foil has done for the world of packaging since it was first used industrially back in 1910
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Bleach. The darling of the punk set. The no-nonsense, scary-in-careless-hands, gets-the-job-done substance that gave the title both to an anime series and a feted debut album by Nirvana. Why does it have such cultural resonation? Because it’s a household giant that’s been used for years to whiten clothes and banish germs with a thoroughgoing determination
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