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How to Get Motivated to Clean When Overwhelmed by Mess
You may find it hard to get yourself motivated to clean your house and to even keep it clean. We all go through many of the same challenges that come along with house cleaning. Sometimes there is not enough time in the day to clean or we just lack the motivation to get the job […]
Continue readingHow to Clean a Stainless Steel Hob Without Scratching
Unfortunately, as I have found out, stainless steel hobs are nowhere near as easy to clean as ceramic or induction alternatives. Having cleaned my own stainless steel cooking appliances for the last eight years, I thought it would be useful to put this guide together to take you through the steps you need for cleaning a […]
Continue readingHow to clean a mouldy washing machine drawer and door seal
I find it quite ironic that a machine designed to wash clothes can get so dirty. I’m talking about a washing machine and the fact that no matter what I do I always end up with black mould-like substances and slime in different parts of the machine. If you have the same problem then read […]
Continue readingHow to clean stained shirt collars and cuffs: Tips that work
It can be quite frustrating when you realise that your favourite shirt/blouse has a stain on the collar but rather than throw it out (or live with it) there are some methods you can try in order to remove those marks. As both my children are at primary school we have a lot of white shirts […]
Continue readingHow to get smear free windows: These are the best things to use
Although we use a local window cleaner for cleaning the external windows, the inside window cleaning task is down to my wife and I. In fact, now that I’m spending more time working from home I think I should actually make more of an effort to clean the outside windows as well! So, in this […]
Continue readingThe best way to clean carpets: what’s the secret?
Do you have a carpet? Has it been there for a while and looks like it needs a full-fledged cleaning despite the care you took to keep away all dirty stuff away from it? If the answer is yes, then you need to know some ways through which you can keep your carpets spotless. If […]
Continue readingHow to remove chewing gum from clothes
Chewing gum stuck on a dress is not a rare occurrence. Indeed, it tends to cause a great deal of trouble for the person. This is because the gum tends to get stuck to the fabric and, despite all measures, refuses to be removed. Even if you take all the precautions, there is no saying […]
Continue readingHow to get grease out of clothes
Consider yourself in a situation where you spend a ton of money to get a dress that you really like. You wear it to some special occasion where you receive a ton of compliments for it. When you get home, before changing, you feel like cooking up something delicious and without thinking much, you head […]
Continue readingHow to get rid of limescale in a kettle
All of us like to start our day with a cup of tea to get rid of the sleep that thwarts our attempts to get on with our chores. Thus, a kettle is one of those utensils that are used regularly. Kettles are also used for the purpose for heating various items. All in all, […]
Continue readingHow to Clean Kitchen Worktops
A kitchen worktop is a most worthwhile investment to your home – indeed, it would be hard to get by without one. They make the entire kitchen look more refined and elegant, and they fulfil the very important function of creating a workspace on which you can prepare meals. Plus, they will be used daily, […]
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