Cleaning

Like everything else, a shower will not clean itself. From hair clogging the plughole to the walls becoming mildewy, there are many areas that need to be cleaned to ensure that your shower cubicle is sparkling. What about the shower head itself though? It’s common for shower heads to develop a build-up of limescale. Limescale […]

We’ve all seen adverts promoting the next greatest cleaning product with increasingly vibrant and brash marketing campaigns. However, one of the questions that endures through all the snazzy ads and clever copy is, “If this product is so good, why does it only kill 99.9% of bacteria?” A fair question, and the follow up is

Granite has a reputation as one of the most beautiful materials for use in the kitchen. It’s an igneous rock, meaning it’s been formed from cooled lava, and it is an easy way to bring some of nature into your home. It looks great and is among the most durable kitchen countertop options. A granite

Caustic soda and soda crystals can both be used for household cleaning. However, while they have similar names and are great for cleaning, they’re not the same substance. In fact, both are vastly different compounds that you must be careful not to muddle up. But what’s the difference between caustic soda and soda crystals? Aside

Thanks to its strength, flexibility and friction, rubber is used for a variety of household items from washing machine doors to protective gloves and water bottle lids. This also mean it often comes into contact with water and can develop mould. When your rubber items become dirty, or even mouldy, you may find yourself reaching

Humidifiers can get gross fairly quickly because they’re always wet and often sit in warm rooms. This can lead to bacteria and mould growth, which obviously isn’t great considering the humidifier is circulating air around your room! Luckily, cleaning a humidifier isn’t too difficult. In this article, we’ll cover a step-by-step guide on how to

For years there’s been a debate about dusting and hoovering and which to do first! Some say you should vacuum then dust, and others say you should dust then vacuum. And then, just to mix things up, some individuals say you should hoover, dust, and then hoover again! Nobody wants to waste time hoovering and

Cleaning a gas hob can be a chore. Unlike with the smooth surface of an induction hob, it can be tough to get your head around cleaning all those nooks and crannies. The caps on the hob often get coated in splatters of food, so what’s the easiest and best way to clean them? If

Washing machines should be cleaned regularly to prevent them from becoming a haven for bacteria and mould. If your machine isn’t cleaned regularly, the bacteria and dirt that accumulates will affect how effective the machine is at cleaning your clothes. Badly washed or damp-smelling clothes are often a sign that you need to clean your

The vast majority of UK homes have double-glazed windows. A double-glazed window is made up of two panes of glass held together with an airtight seal. They can be pretty pricey, but they improve the insulation and energy efficiency of your home—arguably worth the price tag. Although double-glazed windows are completely sealed when fitted, it