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Microfibre and Vinegar for Streak-Free Windows
Oliver Whitaker
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I had had enough of spraying, wiping, wiping again… only to find streaks still there. So I turned to something...
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Japan’s Waterless CO2 Laundry Machine Is Already on Sale
Oliver Whitaker
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In a nation where technology is treated as a craft, this is not a showy concept device. It is a...
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Practical uses for a ziplock bag in everyday life
Oliver Whitaker
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The ziplock bag, best known for storing food in the fridge, is increasingly being used for a range of everyday...
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How to Clean Bathroom Grout and Tiles with Bicarbonate of Soda
Oliver Whitaker
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Keeping the home looking harmonious at weekends calls for practical methods to tackle the ingrained dirt that can spoil the...
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How to Remove Yellow Mattress Stains with a Three-Ingredient Mix
Oliver Whitaker
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Fresh bedding can make a difference, but a mattress holds onto secrets that gradually become visible in the morning light....
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Why Sprinkle Ground Cinnamon Near Kitchen Windows?
Oliver Whitaker
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Sprinkling ground cinnamon near kitchen windows has become a simple, inexpensive and pleasantly scented household trick. It can help deter...
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Cold Water Washing: Cut Microfibres From Your Laundry
Oliver Whitaker
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A washing machine runs on its “40°C mixed fabrics” programme, its drum throwing a knot of leggings, fleece jumpers and...
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How One Product Keeps a Stainless Steel Sink Spotless
Oliver Whitaker
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The first thing I notice when I step into a kitchen is its sink. Not the worktops or the fancy...
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The blanket-folding method that shrinks everything
Oliver Whitaker
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The shelves were already bending beneath the weight of fabric, yet she still attempted to force in one last blanket....
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How Hotels Keep Bathrooms Fresh Without Strong Fragrance
Oliver Whitaker
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Leaving a hotel shower, the room often feels clean and crisp, with air that is almost imperceptible. There are usually...
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How to Clean Jewellery with Bicarbonate of Soda and Aluminium Foil
Oliver Whitaker
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Rings and chains quickly collect soap residue, natural skin oils and city grime. When that layer is left in place,...
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Homemade Herbicide: How to Use White Vinegar, Washing-up Liquid and Salt for Weeds
Oliver Whitaker
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In many Brazilian homes, tending plants and looking after the garden has taken on a different approach. Alongside watering, pruning...
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How to Clean Blinds Without Removing Them Quickly
Oliver Whitaker
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Dust-covered blinds have a way of swallowing up the light. They can make a room seem dimmer, leave windows looking...
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The Toilet Paper and Vinegar Trick: How It Cleans Toilets
Oliver Whitaker
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A simple reach for the kitchen cupboard is currently prompting discussion in German bathrooms – and quietly changing cleaning routines....
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White Chalk for Kitchen Drawers: A Simple Moisture Fix
Oliver Whitaker
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In a hard-working kitchen, modest routines tend to outperform flashy gadgets in the long run. Your drawers have their own...
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Why Clean Washing Smells Musty and the 3-Step Fix
Oliver Whitaker
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The shirt appeared spotless. That was what made it so frustrating. It had just come from the wardrobe, folded neatly...
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How Toilet Paper Tubes Are Changing the Garden
Oliver Whitaker
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Across Europe and North America, more home gardeners are reconsidering what should be thrown in the bin. A particularly unexpected...
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How to Remove Limescale From Shower Glass Without Scrubbing
Oliver Whitaker
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Tiny white crescents show exactly where droplets have dried, as though somebody has marked out your routine in chalk. We...
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How Baking Soda Keeps Cat Litter Odours Away
Oliver Whitaker
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No dramatic discovery, no horrified visitor clutching a sleeve over their nose. Instead, there was a faint sourness lingering in...
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How to Clean an Oven with Baking Soda, Vinegar, Steam and Lemon
Oliver Whitaker
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Weeks of cooking can leave a dense layer of burnt fat and sticky residue concealed behind a gleaming oven door....
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How to Clean Glasses Lenses Without Damaging Them
Oliver Whitaker
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They can gradually wear down your eyes, your patience and, eventually, your finances. More people across Europe and the US...
