You could be overloading the machine. The more you put in, the less room the clothes have; they stay in one position and dye gets drawn out of the creases. And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that Aggie Mackenzie is aContinue reading “White marks on just-washed trousers?”
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Lemon slices always at the ready!
If you enjoy a G&T, keep lemon slices in the freezer. Wash and slice a couple of fruits, spread on a tray, freeze and bag up. And your cocktail will also be cooled! And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that AggieContinue reading “Lemon slices always at the ready!”
When the door seals on your fridge-freezer turn black
Milton Sterilising Fluid. The black marks are mould, so a mild disinfectant is needed in order to kill the spores. Dilute the fluid according to instructions and wipe the seals, paying attention to the folds and allow to air-dry – no need to rinse. Repeat every month or so. If this doesn’t work, maybe it’sContinue reading “When the door seals on your fridge-freezer turn black”
Keeping your carpets clean
If you have a lot of foot traffic in your home and like the carpets to be kept clean, fresh and clear of stains, an electric carpet washer is very easy to use and move around. Rotating brushes lift dirt and stains, and powered jets pump the cleaning solution deep into the pile to removeContinue reading “Keeping your carpets clean”
Take note if you have an open fire
If you use your open fire often over the cooler months, you should have it cleaned every year. In theory you could do it yourself, but you risk damaging the lining, particularly in an older house. Contact The National Association of Chimney Sweeps (www.nacs.org.uk) for recommendations. Once it’s been swept, you might want to tryContinue reading “Take note if you have an open fire”
Beautiful smelling towels?
Next time you put washed towels in the tumble dryer, add a small cloth sprinkled with a good few drops of your favourite essential oil. You can enjoy the scent every time you dry yourself! And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you knowContinue reading “Beautiful smelling towels?”
When your carbon steel wok develops a tacky surface…
Heat the wok over the hob until very hot, then remove from the heat. Add a tablespoon of salt, then about a teaspoon of vegetable oil. Using a scrunched up piece of kitchen towel, give the surface a good scrub (careful not to burn yourself) until it feels as if most of the gummy residueContinue reading “When your carbon steel wok develops a tacky surface…”
A few clever time saving tips
Sweep your front path or porch as part of your regular cleaning routine – trailing in leaves and mud on shoes will only create extra work. When you apply a cleaning spray, leave it a few minutes while you clean something else – during that time the spray will have started to work and marksContinue reading “A few clever time saving tips”
Bring that mouldy tent back to life
If you’ve got the tent out for the first time since last year, and it’s flecked with mould and smells musty, don’t just throw it away. And don’t stick it in the washing machine either because if it has taped seams they’ll get damaged. What you need to do is erect the tent in theContinue reading “Bring that mouldy tent back to life”
Clear out and clean up
You may not be planning a major autumn clean, but a rainy Sunday is a good time to declutter kitchen drawers. Locate all the duplicate peelers, corkscrews, tin openers and the like. Choose your favourite and take the others to the charity shop. And if you have a household tip to share with our followersContinue reading “Clear out and clean up”