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Video interview with our stain-busting guru
We cornered Stephanie Zia, the author of our stain guide, bribed her with some lunch and Anne asked her a few questions about her brilliant ...
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Cleaning with ketchup
I've rediscovered the joys of ketchup as a cleaner, thanks to a friend who brought me round a lovely selection of cuttings and seedlings last week. Having used up every single container in her house, she'd resorted standing her ...
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Natural ant control
If you live anywhere outside of Antarctica, then you’ve probably had an ant problem at some point or another. And while many people’s first option is to reach for a can of RAID to blast them with, there are plenty of organic, natural ...
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Spring cleaning (at any time of year)
Spring cleaning doesn't have to happen in the Spring Getting down and dirty with the cleaning can actually be as effective as having a therapy session! It's all about getting started... So here are a few tips to get you motivated. ...
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How to make your own household cleaners
Why spend money on fancy cleaning products when you can make your own products for a few pennies and help save the environment. Cream cleaner, window cleaner, furniture polish, carpet cleaner and a general purpose cleaner
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How to clean paintwork
Sprucing up your paintwork can make you feel like you've repainted the whole room. It's a fundamental part of Spring Cleaning and pays big dividends. It used to be a normal part of annual spring cleaning for our mothers' or grandmothers' ...
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Cleaning kitchen appliances – naturally
If you have some bicarbonate of soda, lemon and vinegar, you can clean your fridge, your freezer, your microwave and dishwasher and save money. You don't need expensive cleaning products. I'd love to say this applies to your oven as ...
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Top tips for stains and other stuff
Here are some top tips on getting rid of stains including some from John Barry, a genuine Blue Peter badge holder from Cheshire. We hope you like them and would love to hear your top tips too. Cleaning tarnished brass "HP sauce is ...
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