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…
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…
Limescale, the bane of many households, can be a real hassle to remove despite an arsenal of expensive cleaning products at your disposal. Originating from mineral deposits found in hard water, limescale can rapidly accumulate, leaving a white, crusty residue that spoils the look of your sinks, kettles, showers, and…
With warmer weather on the horizon, experts are warning Britons to place wasp deterrents around their homes. The warmer weather means wasp nests grow larger and they will be foraging for food. Jamie Jones, founder of Open Space Concepts, warned: “While wasps can set up nests around the exterior of…
In the study, one in 10 renters admitted they’d never cleaned their oven and a huge 31 percent had never cleaned their dishwasher. However, oven maintenance is key to its long-term durability, which means getting your rubber gloves on from time to time is unavoidable. But how often should you be deep-cleaning your oven? SpareRoom experts have shared their insights. They…