It’s Friday – and whatever you’ve planned for your weekend ahead – here are some easy ways to hold your balance.

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Easy ways to hold your balance

If the bottom of your bath has a roughened surface to prevent slipping, clean it by rubbing with a wet pumice stone. You’ll have slurry – just hose it down.

We’re supposed to pull out the fridge regularly to clean behind, but how many of us do? Compromise by covering a broom handle with a damp cloth, secure with a rubber band and have a good old delve – you’ll be amazed at what you unearth.

Pour a little hot water into the dip and, with a fork’s tines, gently tease the pile until it stands up nicely alongside the rest of the carpet.

If you have a piano worth looking after, position it away from heat, and keep the lid closed to stop dust getting inside. Ivory keys naturally yellow over time; newer keys will be plastic. Either way, clean with a just-damp chamois leather.

…place a strip of brown parcel tape over the dust, whip off and you’re left with a dust-free surface.

Heat in the microwave for a few seconds to loosen the wax. Or place in warm water and gradually increase the temperature until you’ve warmed the wax enough to float it out.

They much prefer raisins, peanut butter or chocolate. Traps don’t always work, and a few rodenticides used together may be more effective. Mouse-proof entry points by blocking holes with wire wool sprinkled with peppermint oil.