Cleaning

Have you found yourself with some pesky tape residue on one of the glass surfaces of your house, such as your windows or mirrors? Leaving tape for too long on a glass surface can make it incredibly difficult to get off again, and usually either bits of leftover tape or a sticky residue is left […]

Hard water covers 60% of the country. So what? Well, for those living in the hardest hit, it’s a big deal. The denizens of Swindon, Milton Keynes and Bath (the top three cities in the UK for hard water) will tell you tales of furred-up woe, involving sluggish taps and dribbly showers. I used to

Chrome is a term used to describe chromium that has been electroplated over another metal. In simpler terms, a thin layer of chrome is used to help strengthen objects made of other metals and provide them with a shiny, protective layer. Unfortunately, this protective layer can fail. In this instance, rust will start to form

Are you tired of looking up at that dirty, clogged shower head day after day? From soaking in vinegar to scrubbing using natural cleaners like bicarbonate of soda, the shower head cleaning hacks below are simple, effective, and sure to leave your shower head looking like new. So, grab your scrub brush and let’s get

Steel is found in objects all over the home, from garden furniture to kitchen knives. It’s wide usage is because steel is a metal alloy made of iron and carbon. The inclusion of carbon gives steel more strength than iron, making it an ideal material for making resilient objects. But unfortunately, the iron in the

Read on to discover 10 proven ways to use ammonia for spotless floors, gleaming mirrors, and stain-free clothing. You’ll be amazed at what this household staple can do.   Be Careful When Using Ammonia So, before you start using ammonia for cleaning, it’s important to know that it can be pretty strong stuff, so you’ll

If you fancy calling in some professional help to declutter your busy spaces, then you really need to consider how much this service is going to cost. Decluttering services vary in price quite a bit across the UK, and there are a number of reasons for this. On the whole, if you’re looking at using

If you’ve got some kettle descaler left over, you might be thinking about popping it into the washing to remove the limescale deposits in there. But is this such a good idea? Using a specialised kettle descaler to descale a washing machine is not recommended. There are a number of reasons why this isn’t such

After a brief dip in popularity during the 90s, brass has made a comeback! It’s now common to find brass pots, pans, taps, doorknobs, and other household objects around the home. Although brass can give a luxurious and timeless feel to your interior design, improper maintenance of the metal leads to tarnishing over time. When

Limescale is a common issue around the home, especially in hard water areas. No matter how hard you try and keep on top of cleaning, the chalky deposits always make an appearance. They ruin not only the appearance of your taps, but also interfere with the functioning of your appliances, and your washing machine is