Cleaning

water stains on wood table

How to Remove Stains from Wood

Wood is a timeless, durable, and versatile material used for many pieces of furniture. From dining tables to floorboards, coffee tables, nightstands, cabinetry, and sideboards, you’re guaranteed to have at least one wooden surface in your home. However, wooden furniture is not immune to stains that can ruin its appearance. Whether you’re dealing with a

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cornflour and cleaning gloves

8 Uses for Cornflour in Cleaning

Cornflour (also called cornstarch) is a pantry item often used for thickening sauces and baking. But did you know this kitchen staple has hidden talents beyond the culinary realm? Its natural properties make it a versatile and eco-friendly alternative for various cleaning tasks around the house. From polishing surfaces to freshening fabrics, cornflour can be

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Dust bunny

What Is a Dust Bunny?

A little dust bunny bobbing about your home – we’ll name him Thumper – what could possibly be wrong with that? He’s always quiet, never makes much fuss, and seems to be growing happily! But hang on. Something isn’t quite right! Thumper seems too good to be true. Unfortunately, Thumper isn’t the cute, friendly bunny

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woodlice

How to Get Rid of Woodlice

Woodlice are not in fact insects, but land crustaceans, close relatives of lobsters and shrimp. Grey in colour, they have 14 legs, long antennae and can live from two to four years. They aren’t harmful to your health, but having these small creatures scurrying around your home is unpleasant. If left untreated, an infestation can

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rotting banana with fruit flies

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

With summer comes longer days, warmer nights and, unfortunately, more creepy crawlies. One common type of pest we encounter in summer is the fruit fly. These tiny flies are mainly found in the kitchen and sometimes the bathroom, because of their diet and preferred living conditions. Whilst they are mostly harmless, they are a nuisance.

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blue permanent marker stain on table

How to Remove Permanent Marker

Permanent marker is great for labelling lunch boxes, putting kids’ names on clothes tags, and writing on boxes when you’re moving house! It’s not so good when it makes contact with the wrong kind of surface and ends up staining it! Your initial thought may be to bin or replace the permanent marker-contaminated item. But

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