Cleaning

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. […]

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

If you’ve recently polished your shoes, wearing them too soon afterwards can lead to smudges and stains on your carpet. Shoe polish can be a bit challenging to get out of any material considering it’s designed to stain! Luckily, there are a few options to try. Read on to find out how to get shoe

If you are like me, it doesn’t matter how careful you are when painting your toenails because a rogue blob of nail varnish almost always finds its way onto the carpet! Oh, and the splodge in question is only ever in one vivid shade, too – red! And to cap it off, the carpet is

Cleaning soot off brick can be a bit tricky. Brick is a very porous material that can absorb stains very effectively. However, with the right approach, you can effectively remove soot and restore the brick’s appearance. We’ve put together a list of everything you’ll need, as well as a step-by-step guide to help you remove

Cleaning porcelain tile is relatively easy and straightforward. However, there are a few tips that can help you keep your tiles cleaner for longer and looking pretty all year round. So, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you keep your porcelain tiles looking clean and beautiful.   Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Porcelain Tiles 1. Sweep,

We’re exploring how to clean wood around the home today. Cleaning grime off wood requires a gentle approach in order to avoid damaging the finish on the surface of the wood. So, here are a few tips and tricks on how to clean grime off wood.   Step 1: Dust the Surface Before cleaning, remove

Cleaning pine furniture is relatively simple. You should try and clean your pine furniture regularly to preserve the natural beauty of the wood. While cleaning pine is quite simple, care should still be taken not to damage the wood in any way. There’ll be more on that below in our step-by-step guide on how to

Cleaning wallpaper is relatively simple. With a gentle approach to avoid damaging the wallpaper, cleaning it shouldn’t take too long. The method you should use will depend on the type of wallpaper you are cleaning. There are several types; vinyl, fabric or paper-based. Having a good idea of which type your wallpaper is will help

For a warm and cosy home interior, candles are the way to go. You can display your candles in jars or tealight holders, but brass candlesticks are a long-time favourite. These timeless decorative pieces add a touch of sophistication to any room—not to mention their stylish vintage aesthetic. Brass is unfortunately prone to tarnishing, and