You’ve lovingly made a lasagne or apple crumble…and the filling’s gone and bubbled over and is now a burnt mess stuck hard to the oven floor.

Worry not: all you need to do is sprinkle with dishwasher powder, cover with a couple of sheets of wet kitchen paper, leave a few hours then it’ll come off very easily with a damp cloth.

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How annoying is it when you’ve removed a sticker from a surface and you’re left with glue residue that’s seemingly impossible to budge, no matter how hard you scrub?

Just spray the area with WD-40 and leave 30 seconds, then give it a wipe with kitchen roll and the sticky residue will dissolve before your eyes (you might have to spray a few times).

If there are any stubborn marks, gently take a plastic scraper to them.

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If you’ve cleaned out your fridge and it still has a funny odour, here’s something you can do to counter it. Place a small dish of coffee granules at the back of one of the shelves – they will neutralise any lingering odours.

Refresh after a few weeks if necessary.

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Does your iron spit out occasional brown splashes of water (why’s it always on a white shirt?), even though you empty it after every session?

What’s happening is that the iron acts like a vacuum, sucking up fibres and impurities from your clothes as you work and, over time, they build up and discolour the tank water, hence the brown splashes.

Get into the habit of using the self-clean function, say every second time (most irons over £25 have this feature). Also avoid using scented or softened water – ordinary tap is the best as you need an element of hardness to get a good jet of steam.

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These crustaceans live on rotten wood and vegetable matter in cool damp areas, occasionally venturing from their homes under stones, clumps of plants, logs or doormats into yours, looking for shelter. Although they’re harmless, they indicate damp.

In centrally heated houses, they quickly dry out and die. No treatment is really necessary, but if they’re a nuisance, treat dampness and remove any leaf litter or logs from outside walls.

Seal off potential entry points and fill in gaps between skirting boards and paving stones (but take care not to block air vents).

Use an insecticide powder or long-lasting spray suitable for crawling insects around entry points into the house.

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WD40’s the thing.

Spray it on, rub with an old cloth, and it will come right off.

Then stick your clothing in the machine for a normal wash through.

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Take it apart and soak the pieces in a dilute clear vinegar solution (50:50 vinegar and warm water) overnight.

Then flush through with running water and dry carefully. It’ll now be ready to refill with ink.

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If you have an open fire, use the papers to start it each time.

If not, just immerse everything in a bucket of water, or a filled bath, and gather the mushy mass up into a big pile before putting into the recycling bin.

Sorted!

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The usual reason whites end up grey is dye transferring from a non-fast colour, so always wash whites with whites. If you have white towels or sheets with a coloured detail, add a Spotless Colour Catcher sheet to your usual detergent. These hold on to any loose dye.

Use detergent containing brightening agents, such as Ariel, at the full recommended dose and the hottest temperature on the label. If you hang your washing on the line, keep the whites away from direct sunlight and take inside as soon as they are dry, as UV from sunlight can cause yellowing.

If you live in a hard water area and use insufficient detergent, mineral deposits can build up and cause greyness over time.

To restore whiteness, rewash using the maximum dose of detergent and wash temperature. You may have to first soak the load in a water softener such as Calgon. Don’t overload the machine. In very hard water areas, carry out an idle wash periodically with detergent and no clothes, to help reduce scale build-up.

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I seldom do – it’s the endless rinsing that drives me mad, not to mention the expense of dry cleaning.

Most washing machines nowadays have a delicates programme. I like Woolite and use the shortest wash time and slowest spin (600-700rpm is good).

I wouldn’t risk tailored jackets or coats, though.  And I’ve got into trouble a couple of times with colours running, so be aware of the possible risk.

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