Reusable ice cubes are such a great idea in the summer heat – after all, who wants a watered-down G&T? £5.99 for 24 from Lakeland.

If you’ve not used your mascara for a while and it’s dried up, heat it in the microwave for about 30 seconds (so long as the container isn’t metal) to get it moving again. Put a bowl of water along with it to help take up some of the energy.

If your carpets are looking dull, I can recommend the NEW BISSELL HydroWave. It’s surprisingly light and easy to manoeuvre—worked wonders on a cream carpet I thought wasn’t too grubby! It has two cleaning modes: Express (for everyday spills) and Deep Clean (for a more intensive job).It’s easy to fill and the cleaning fluid smells divine, plus the nozzle spray for targeted cleaning is really useful. £279.99 from major electrical retailers and bisselldirect.co.uk

Do you often wake up with a blocked nose? Rather than a cold, it could well be down to a dust mite allergy. Vacuum both your mattress and under the bed often, and wash bedlinen at 50 degrees. Use anti-allergen covers on pillows.

If the nonstick coating on your favourite frying pan has deteriorated, you can’t renew it: the cost makes it impractical. Although a worn nonstick surface loses its effectiveness, it’s still safe: the coating is inert and won’t harm you.

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Turn a steak into a melt-in-the-mouth treat by marinating in a little whisky for a couple of hours. The alcohol will break down the connective tissue and render it tender!

If you have a cat that’s susceptible to fleas (or intruding cats via the flap!), put a flea collar at the bottom of your vacuum cleaner bag to prevent them from nesting.

When you’re vacuuming a rug with fringes, don’t go back and forwards as the fringes will get stuck. Instead, pull the nozzle back towards yourself each time.

Bone-handled cutlery should not be put in the dishwasher – the heat can loosen the glue that fixes blade and handle together. Hand-wash in warm soapy water and dry immediately.