Cleaning

It may seem like a grand plan to mix two strong cleaning solutions: hydrogen peroxide and bleach. You think you’ll get double the cleaning power, your laundry will look even better, and you can spruce up your outfits in half the time. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. What you’ll actually end up with is a […]

It’s super kind, but annoying, when your dog decides to “help you” empty the cold teapot. The teabags go flying, tea dregs splash against kitchen walls, and tannin taints the floor. It’s not ideal, but you’ve got to remain calm and say, ‘It’s okay, you’re a good girl!’ with a huge smile on your face.

Decided to iron your clothes on the floor but forgot to take the hot iron off the carpet when you went to hang up your shirt? Don’t fret. It’s an easy mistake to make but a simple problem to rectify if you act quickly! Follow the steps below to get an iron burn off your

Candles add a touch of warmth, light and aroma to a room. But if you push them too close to a wall, you’ll have smoke stains. You may be tempted to paint over the offending mess to keep the aesthetics of your room intact. But just painting over the smoke patch won’t work. The paint

It’s not nice to open your washing machine drawer and find it full of gunk. It’s also not a problem that goes away on its own – it tends to just build up gradually until you’re finally forced to deal with it. It’s a bit ironic that the thing that’s supposed to clean your clothes

Summertime is the time for lounging in the sun, sipping sangria and swatting flies. Wait. What was that? There’s got to be an easier way to keep flies in check! Well, there is. The answer: Make a natural fly deterrent spray and squirt the flying insects with it. It’s not hard to concoct a homemade

If you’ve pulled your pushchair out of the garage to discover it’s mouldy, you’re not alone. Mould seems to love buggies and prams. They’re usually stored in dark places – garages, garden sheds, car boots, etc. – and are often put away damp after strolls in the rain. The combination of darkness and dampness creates

Skirting boards sit close to the floor and are dirt magnets! Anything from dust, hair, pollen, and food splatters land on them. The grottiness is super obvious, and the unloved boards age a room and make it look drab. Clean and glowing skirting boards, on the other hand, light up a room and give it

Maintaining a spotlessly clean home may seem overwhelming, but fear not! Our 30-day cleaning challenge is here to guide you through a month-long adventure, breaking down the seemingly impossible task of cleaning into manageable, day-by-day goals.   Week 1: Hallways and Living Room Day 1: Entryway declutter Start the 30-day cleaning challenge by decluttering the

In pursuit of a simpler life, Swedes have a unique approach to decluttering that goes beyond mere tidying up. Known as the “Swedish Death Cleaning” method, or “döstädning“, this cultural practice has gained global attention for its blend of organisation and mindfulness. This article explains what Swedish Death Cleaning is, exploring its origins, principles, and