White plastic food containers that are now stained

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

midges during the summer?

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Are you bothered by midges during the summer?

The Thermacell Halo Mini Mosquito and Midge Repeller could be the answer! Perfect for the garden and beach, it creates a 20 sq m shield against insects.

Compact and light; £34.99 from Lakeland.co.uk (with the three-year guarantee, you can buy with confidence!).