Either pack away in a spare suitcase, lidded plastic boxes, zip-up plastic bags or those storage bags that hook up to the vacuum cleaner hose to extract air and create an airtight seal (they reduce the volume to about 50 percent, are available cheaply from Argos and can be reused). Fold or roll clothes andContinue reading “How to store your winter clothes”
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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…”
How to keep your nails clean when gardening
Gardening gloves are sometimes awkward, and rubber gloves are plain odd in the garden. I don’t like getting soil right under my nails, though, as it takes so long to clean out. What I do is stick a bar of soap under the warm tap then run my nails down the length of the bar.Continue reading “How to keep your nails clean when gardening”
Be careful cleaning your loo seat
Some loo cleaners can damage permanently. And if it gets colour spots or the wood becomes bleached, there’s no easy remedy. Clean the seat with plain water and a microfibre cloth (pop in the washing machine afterwards). And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did youContinue reading “Be careful cleaning your loo seat”
Follow these rules for a great night’s sleep
Sheets and pillowcases ought to be washed once a week. It’s a good idea to do it on a specific day; that way it becomes part of your routine. A 60C cycle is best for cottons, particularly if you have an asthma-related condition (anything below this temperature probably won’t kill dust mites). Duvets should beContinue reading “Follow these rules for a great night’s sleep”
How to remove milk that has burnt in saucepan
Great way to remove milk that has burnt in saucepan just add a dishwasher tablet, boil up for a few minutes and scrape off the burnt bits. This is a tip from Miriam And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you knowContinue reading “How to remove milk that has burnt in saucepan”
I like this little ditty
Thank God for dirty dishes, They have a tale to tell;While others may go hungry,We’re eating very well. And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that Aggie Mackenzie is a qualified Yoga Teacher? Join her now for “Aggie’s Yoga!” Or check out DianaContinue reading “I like this little ditty”
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”
Magically get those marks off your walls
I always have a Magic Eraser Block on hand – I don’t know why everyone doesn’t. It’s a super-strength sponge made from melamine foam and when you dampen it, it’ll remove practically any stain from any hard surface…so no need for despair when visiting toddlers decorate the wall with their new crayons. The only problemContinue reading “Magically get those marks off your walls”
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”