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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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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Nothing beats an ice cream on a hot day. Very refreshing and just the thing to cool you down. However, if you get any of that lovely stuff on your fabrics it can be enough to get you very hot under the collar. It’s sticky and often quite vividly coloured, so ice cream is very
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Are your favourite trainers being weighed down by grotty laces? It’s not a great look, is it?! But don’t fret and get yourself in a knot over your filthy shoestrings because there’s a simple solution to your lacey problem – just wash your shoelaces. Fasten up and get ready to unravel the guide on how
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Whether you’ve been working outdoors, hiking, or simply got too close to a Christmas tree, there are plenty of ways you can end up with tree sap on your clothes. It can be a sticky mess, meaning treatment can be challenging. Knowing how to get tree sap out of clothes is a must if you
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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
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Laundry detergent isn’t exciting or glamorous, but it is essential for keeping your clothes clean. If you choose the wrong detergent, you might feel frustrated each time you wash your clothes if they don’t come out as clean as you expected. We researched some of the most popular laundry detergents in the UK and picked
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Life is messy, and accidents happen! One common mishap is getting paint on your clothes while crafting or during home improvement tasks. These marks can ruin your garments and seem impossible to remove. But while paint stains can be stubborn, the good news is that you can often remove them successfully with the proper techniques.
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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
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Got some leftover vodka after a party? Don’t toss it back inside the cupboard, use it to clean your home instead! Nope, I’ve not completely lost the plot. Vodka, the same stuff you add to Cosmopolitans, Vodka Martinis, Screwdrivers, and Woo woos, is actually great at cleaning various surfaces and objects in a home! Vodka’s
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