Little and Often

Spring clean checklist

by Little and often

Spring cleaning your home can seem like a daunting task, but the key is to break it down into achievable chunks that you tackle one at a time. I always start off my chores by making a checklist…

Clutter Hater

Top ten uses for a steam cleaner

by Clutter hater

Steam cleaners are an amazingly versatile tool that can be used for a myriad of cleaning jobs around your home. Here’s my top ten uses for your steam cleaner…

Everything in its place

Converted to cleaning wipes

by Everything in its place

If you are anything like me, you love to hate cleaning. I could think of far better things to do with my time and don’t look forward to spending a good portion of my weekend cleaning…

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Clean those grubby carpets

by Clutter hater

Dull, 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…

Reluctant Domestic

Loo cleaning: dos and don’ts

by Reluctant domestic

Let’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…

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Top ten green cleaning tips

by Clutter hater

Instead 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…

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Top ten dry cleaning tips

by Clutter hater

Isn’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…

Reluctant Domestic

Washing up

by Reluctant domestic

My 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…

Reluctant Domestic

Catch up on the ironing!

by Reluctant domestic

Ironing 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…

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Steam clean your windows

by Clutter hater

One 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!..