Cleaning

It’s important to know what you can and can’t use to clean your natural oak floors, as you don’t want cleaning it to leave more marks than it had before. Vinegar is a perfect alternative to chemical cleaners as not only is it natural, it’s also inexpensive and non-toxic for those with pets and children […]

Vertical blinds provide privacy in the home when required, and allow homeowners to control the amount of natural sunlight entering a room. Vertical blinds look pretty and attractive when first fitted, but they are often prone to mould and unsightly mildew stains when exposed to heat and moisture. Vertical blinds can be notoriously difficult to

Many parts of the UK have hard water, meaning it has high mineral deposits. These deposits can create limescale when the water is boiled or heated. Naturally, your kettle is going to be one of the worst affected areas since it is used for heating water. Kettles are also one of the most used appliances

On average, each British tea lover consumes 2.5 kg of tea per year and the UK population drinks 70 million cups of coffee per day! That’s a lot of boiling kettles creating a lot of limescale over time. It’s pretty easy to combat limescale, with the option of descaling tablets which you can purchase from

Does your little one like to draw… on everything? Often children get a little overzealous with their colouring pens and start taking their masterpieces off paper and onto your walls or furniture. There are loads of techniques to remove pen from different surfaces, but right now we’re going to look at a few to help

It can be a total pain when you manage to mark any of your furniture, and some surfaces are more difficult than others to remove stains from. Lacquered tables and other painted furniture can be some of the most awkward things to clean, especially if they are white or light coloured. Here are some of

If you’re finding that your beloved books or favourite jumpers have been nibbled away at, then the culprit may be silverfish. These small nocturnal insects can be found all over your house, but are especially drawn to starched clothing, book bindings, cereal and sweet houseplants due to their love of carbohydrates. Silverfish are wingless, silvery-blue

Home should be a relaxing place where you can unwind and shed the stress of everyday life. But a messy home can add to that stress, making conditions such as depression worse. Household clutter is difficult to face when you’re depressed, and it can become an added drain on your mental resources and make negative

A lint-free cloth is a special type of cleaning cloth that doesn’t give off any fluff when used. They are super important for both carpenters (to finish off products) and anyone who wants to clean something without the threat of build-up charge, causing damage to electronic equipment. You can purchase these from most hardware stores

You’re tired of opening your dishwasher to find your glasses smeared in white marks. I know, I feel you. All us dishwasher-users from areas with hard water do, but what exactly are these stains, what is the right way to remove them and how do you prevent them?   What Are the White Marks on