If your bathroom gets a little damp in winter and tin containers are leaving rust marks, paint some clear nail varnish over the base and, when dry, put back in position.
Now any rust marks will be sealed in and won’t seep out.
Monthly Archives: May 2019
Stop your bathroom mirror from steaming up
Wipe on some shaving foam or neat washing-up liquid over the mirror, then buff it off (sometimes it can take a while to get rid of the streaks, and it’s a job you need to repeat every fortnight or so).
An easier solution is to throw your towel over the mirror before you run the water…so when you emerge and reach for the towel, the mirror will be lovely and clear of steam.
Never mix your cleaning solutions!
No matter how filthy your surface or how enthusiastic you’re feeling, never mix your cleaning products – some combinations can release chlorine gas and prove very dangerous.
Even ammonia on its own is pretty lethal – never, ever try smelling it – you will feel as if your head is about to come off.
Having said that, you’re fine with natural ingredients such as vinegar and bicarbonate of soda (indeed, mixed together make a great cleaner for bathroom tiles).
Corded or cordless vacuum cleaner?
I’m a huge fan of a cordless vac.
Nowadays sales of cordless have overtaken corded, and I’m happy to say that the latest models are every bit as effective as corded cleaners.
Have it permanently plugged into the mains, on charge, so when you want a quick whizz-round, it’s always at the ready!
Shower or bath draining away very sluggishly?
First get out your plunger and have a good old evacuation.
The grot will come forth quite easily and revoltingly!
In future put a specially designed plughole cover in position to hold back stray hairs and the like.
White plastic food containers that are now stained
If this has happened because of spices, that’s tricky as the colouring gets absorbed into the plastic (and the cheaper the plastic, the harder it is to remove). But here are a few things you could try.
1. Wipe with paper towel dipped in cooking oil, then wash in hot soapy water.
2. Wipe over with lemon juice, which is a natural bleaching agent. 3. Soak overnight in a solution of Milton (15ml per 2.5l water).
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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’s time to replace the doors as the seals may be starting to perish. Check that the room where the appliances are stored is free of damp.
If this doesn’t work, maybe it’s time to replace the doors as the seals may be starting to perish. Check that the room where the appliances are stored is free of damp.
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 remove any trapped dirt, odours and allergens. It’s also good for stairs, upholstery and car seats.
Nappies – disposable or old-fashioned terry?a
Each disposable nappy takes around 500 years to decompose. In Scotland alone, over half a million nappies are thrown ‘away’ each year. And as my pal Theresa would say, there’s no such place as ‘away’ – it all ends up somewhere. I really wish now I had used proper nappies – apart from the environmental impact, the overall saving is around £1,000, and that includes laundering! And of course real nappies can be reused for baby number two, bringing down the cost further. And once you get into a soaking and washing routine, it’s no bother.
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 try a maintenance product such as a Chimney Cleaning Log. Although it doesn’t cancel out the need to sweep, it softens and removes tar deposits and reduces the risk of a chimney fire.
Another tip for reducing tar build-up: burn well-seasoned wood and/or smokeless fuel.
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