Ivory needs to be exposed to daylight so it can bleach naturally and stay creamy, so best to use daily.

Hand-wash in soapy water and dry immediately as water can seep into the joints and soften the glue that attaches the handles.

Grubs are the culprits as they tunnel through the wood while they feed, then as adults they fly away, leaving behind pinhole exit marks.

If you think your furniture might be affected, treat as quickly as possible with a specialist solution from hardware shops – you don’t want any structural wood in your home to be attacked.

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Fast Fix Hook and Loop Tape is brilliant for securing plants, as well as for household jobs.

Similar to Velcro, there’s no need for knots; cut to length and overlap to fix. £2.99 from www.creativeproducts.ltd.uk.

If the grouting in your bathroom is covered in mould, but you don’t want to use chemical sprays on it, douse in vodka instead.

Leave to soak for a good 15 minutes and then scrub off – you should be left mould-free.

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My cashmere cardi bargain from a while back was covered in bobbles. Of course I could pick them off one by one, but they were like a rash!

Then I came across the wonderful battery-operated Lint Shaver from Russel that removes pills and fuzz effortlessly;

£4.49 from Robert Dyas.

Swilling vodka can sooth toothache, and help numb and disinfect the area if you’re waiting for a dental appointment.

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If you’re camping this summer and using a portable gas cooker, cover every inch you can with tin foil to cut down on cleaning.

You’re meant to be on holiday, remember!

Mix water, vodka and washing up liquid together for a powerful weed killer.

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Pulled a label off and it’s left behind an annoying sticky adhesive? Vodka will get that off.

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stick the almost-empty container in the washing machine for one last wash.

Then remember to put the empty bottle into the recycling bin afterwards!