Everyday cleaning for rooms and household surfaces, including windows, floors, upholstery, mattresses and mould prevention.
Home Cleaning
Black mould on walls: the Japanese technique for removal and prevention
Oliver Whitaker
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Dark stains on interior surfaces undermine residents’ wellbeing and damage the building’s structure. The recurring appearance of black mould signals...
Home Cleaning
Rosemary and Bay Leaf Water: Why Spray It at Your Home Entrance?
Oliver Whitaker
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Rosemary and bay leaf water sprayed at the entrance to a home is a popular household trick, chiefly used to...
Home Cleaning
How to Remove Green Slime on Pavement Safely
Oliver Whitaker
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The green slime on pavement is usually a biofilm made up of algae, cyanobacteria, moisture and organic debris that has...
Home Cleaning
Salt Deposits on Concrete Walls: Causes and Removal
Oliver Whitaker
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Salt deposits on concrete walls show up as white marks, crusts or a fine powder that returns even after cleaning....
Home Cleaning
How to Remove Mould from Walls and Ceilings
Oliver Whitaker
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Mould on walls and ceilings commonly develops in damp spaces, areas with poor ventilation or places affected by water ingress....
Home Cleaning
Mixture of Bicarbonate of Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide: Uses and Safety
Oliver Whitaker
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A mixture of bicarbonate of soda and hydrogen peroxide is used in household cleaning to lift yellowish stains, ingrained dirt...
Home Cleaning
Bicarbonate of Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide: A Powerful Household Cleaning Duo
Oliver Whitaker
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Many people routinely reach for harsh cleaning products, even though a far gentler, cheaper and often more effective alternative is...
Home Cleaning
Glycerin Window Trick Keeps Panes Clean Until Spring
Oliver Whitaker
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A simple liquid-based trick can keep window panes looking clean well into spring. Everyone knows the feeling: you have barely...
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Bicarbonate Cleaning Mixture: How to Prepare and Use It Safely
Oliver Whitaker
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People who clean regularly often find that the time spent arranging cleaning products can have a significant effect on the...
Home Cleaning
How to Use Vinegar on Windows Safely and Effectively
Oliver Whitaker
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Using vinegar on windows is no longer just “grandma’s little secret”; it has become a popular household trick. With a...
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The glycerin trick for window cleaning before winter
Oliver Whitaker
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A simple addition to the cleaning water is all it takes. Anyone wanting spotless window panes before winter will often...
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Streak-Free Windows: The Microfibre Cloth and Water Method
Oliver Whitaker
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Many people then reach for even more sprays, homemade solutions or supposedly “magical” household remedies. The result is rarely convincing:...
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Why Americans Use This Solution on Carpets Before Guests Arrive
Oliver Whitaker
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Keeping the home spotless while managing a busy routine with children and pets calls for practical, effective strategies. Preparing rooms...
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Clean sooty stove glass with vinegar and bicarbonate of soda
Oliver Whitaker
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A simple household trick can make it transparent again. Anyone with a wood-burning stove or pellet stove in the living...
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Clean Walls and Ceilings in 30 Minutes with a Home Remedy Mix and Telescopic Handle
Oliver Whitaker
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Older people and their relatives in particular will know the problem: stains, layers of dust and cobwebs are visible, yet...
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Aluminium Foil Trick for Defrosting Your Freezer More Easily
Oliver Whitaker
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Opening a freezer often reveals the same familiar sight: thick layers of ice on the walls, drawers stuck fast and...
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How to Dry Cloths Properly and Prevent Residual Moisture
Oliver Whitaker
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A freshly washed cloth may look ready to use, yet the way it is dried has a direct effect on...
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Bicarbonate of Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide Paste for Household Cleaning
Oliver Whitaker
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A bicarbonate of soda and hydrogen peroxide paste is used in household cleaning to loosen stuck-on deposits and lighten certain...
Home Cleaning
How Candle Wax Helps a Sliding Window Slide More Easily
Oliver Whitaker
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Candle wax can make a sliding window easier to move when dust, sand and debris have increased friction in the...
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Bay Leaves in the Mop Bucket: The Simple Trick for Cleaner Floors
Oliver Whitaker
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Pushing a wet mop across the home, waiting patiently for everything to dry, then watching someone walk through in socks...
Home Cleaning
How to Remove Mould from Walls and Ceilings
Oliver Whitaker
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Removing mould from walls and ceilings is not merely a cosmetic matter: dark marks point to damp, poor ventilation or...
