With Christmas approaching, our thoughts are increasingly turning to a number of issues surrounding the festive period…
Get your home ready for Christmas
by Guest Writer
Clean those grubby carpets
by Clutter haterDull, dirty carpets are guaranteed to take the shine off your festivities, but even the grubbiest of carpets can be transformed in no time with the right treatment…
No steam from my steam cleaner!
by Vax ExpertSteam cleaners are a fantastic addition to your cleaning toolkit, tackling grease and grime without the need for any cleaning solutions. But what do you do if yours stops steaming? Ask our Expert, of course!..
When should I clean my vacuum’s filters?
by Vax ExpertTo keep your vacuum cleaner performing at its best, it’s important to clean the filters. But what’s the best way to get them clean? And how often do they need cleaning? Our Vax Expert has all the answers…
Loo cleaning: dos and don’ts
by Reluctant domesticLet’s face it, cleaning your toilet is one of the least pleasant household chores, but one that’s absolutely non-negotiable. After all, there’s nothing quite so disgusting a grubby looking loo! Here’s my list of dos and don’ts for good loo cleaning habits…
Top ten green cleaning tips
by Clutter haterInstead of spending a small fortune on household cleaning products, why not use what’s already sitting in your store cupboards instead? It’ll save you money and it’s kinder to the environment too. Here’s my top ten tips for clever green cleaning using just lemons, salt, bicarbonate of soda and vinegar…
Top ten dry cleaning tips
by Clutter haterIsn’t it frustrating when you get home from a clothes shopping spree and notice for the first time that the label says ‘dry clean only’? These clothes always seem to languish at the bottom of my washing basket for months before they make it to the dry cleaners. Here’s my top ten tips for painless dry cleaning…
Washing up
by Reluctant domesticMy on-going renovation project has given me a brutal reminder of life before the dishwasher. While I await the reconnection of this vital piece of kitchen equipment, here are my top tips for sparkling dishes…
Catch up on the ironing!
by Reluctant domesticIroning is one of those chores that always seems to need doing – no matter how much you try to get on top of it, that pile just keeps on getting bigger! Here’s my top ten tips to make this must-do chore a little easier…
Steam clean your windows
by Clutter haterOne job around the house I always dread is cleaning my windows. It seems to take forever to get them spotless and just when I think I’m finished I notice another streak… arrghh!..
