Grout is the space between tiles that often becomes stained and discoloured very quickly if it is not cleaned properly. It tends to be tricky to clean as grout is very porous, meaning it has tiny holes and these pores can trap bacteria, dirt and other substances which can quickly…
There’s nothing worse than opening the washing machine only to find your clean laundry covered in tiny fragments of tissue. Whether it’s a rogue tissue left in a pocket or tucked into a jacket, it can cause a huge mess in your washing machine. Now, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs…
Air fryers can be annoying to clean as they quickly become grimy and can become impossible to clean without spending ages trying to scrub away at them. The reason air fryers are difficult to clean is that food splatters and grease can burn into a surface over time, which leads…
Washing bedding can be annoying, but knowing the proper way to clean sheets can help you get a comfortable sleep, and even save you money in the long run. It may seem obvious to wash bed sheets at 60C or 90C in the washing machine to kill bacteria, but Lianne…
This evergreen plant, though beautiful, is in fact an invasive weed that can cause significant damage to your property and even lead to legal trouble if left untamed. English ivy, a common climber, can scale heights of 20-30m and being an evergreen, it retains its leaves throughout winter. The plant…
Stained grout is something most households will experience if they have tile floors or tiled walls. So why does grout get so dirty quickly? Well, as grout is porous, it means it can absorb moisture, dirt, and soap scum with ease. Over time, this accumulation can lead to unsightly discolourations…
It’s been an unbelievably wet first half of the year, and I’m sick of it. As well as hardly being able to spend any time outdoors, there’s another highly annoying problem brought on by repeated heavy rainfall – drying clothes. Usually, once the weather warms up a bit in spring,…
Pillows are not something households are conscious about cleaning, in comparison to bed sheets. As pillows can house a mixture of dust mites, bacteria, sweat and so much more, it’s important to make sure they receive just as much attention as anything else on beds. To avoid any mistakes and…
Homeowners occasionally pour grease or fatty oils down the kitchen sink, but a recent viral video online suggests reconsidering this habit. The video from TikToker @thatplum6guy, which has garnered over 14 million views, highlights that grease is the “worst drain blocker” next to baby wipes. In response, experts at Magnet…
It can be tricky to stop towels from becoming scratchy and stiff but it turns out most of us have been washing them the wrong. Nancy Birtwhistle, a household expert known for having won the Great British Bake Off and her best-selling book Clean & Green, has shared that washing…