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Binman urges all UK households to never put food waste in 1 area or risk maggots
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (379+ words) A binman has issued advice to all food waste caddy owners (stock)(Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images) Many households will have been issued with a food waste caddy in recent months as part of the Government's Simpler Recycling policy, which…...
White socks stay stain-free if you use a natural item everyone has in the garden
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (683+ words) Your socks can stay white and fresh throughout summer without having to bleach them (Image: Getty) With summer now just weeks away, it's the ideal moment to banish those chunky knits to the back of the wardrobe and dig out…...
Remove yellow clothing stains easily using DIY solution that costs 65p
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (332+ words) Remove yellow clothing stains for under 60p with homemade 2-ingredient solution(Image: yokeetod via Getty Images) As temperatures climb, Brits are increasingly venturing outdoors. Yet this brings with it the challenge of clothing marks, particularly visible on white garments. From perspiration…...
Keep ants out of your kitchen for good by doing 5-minute task before bed
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (365+ words) Ants are a common household pest during the summer months, and they often enter UK homes through the kitchen, but a DIY expert says there is one simple daily habit that may help keep them at bay As summer draws…...
'I'm a cleaner and these 5 tasks will reset your home every Sunday"
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (372+ words) There's a great reset checklist you can follow (Stock Image)(Image: Richard Drury via Getty Images) There's something truly satisfying about giving your home a proper deep clean before embarking on a brand new week. The combination of a spotless,…...
I cleaned with Flash Dust Magnet and standard polish spray " one easy winner
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (748+ words) I tried the Flash Dust Magnet and compared it to a standard polish(Image: Mia O'Hare) Dusting is an exhausting household task that seems to need redone almost instantly. It requires considerable time and energy to dust the home, though…...
The 85p kitchen ingredient that could help keep flies away this summer
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (316+ words) The 85p kitchen ingredient that could help deter flies from your home this summer(Image: Zainuri Zainuri via Getty Images) As the weather warms, flies frequently enter British households, particularly kitchens. They're not just after food remnants " they're also attracted to…...
6 kitchen items banned from recycling bins over new rules
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (502+ words) It's important to be aware of the items that can no longer go in your recycling bin " or your collection could be refused A major shift in England's recycling system came into effect at the end of last month. The…...
Clean windows and leave them streak-free by swapping vinegar for alternative
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (522+ words) One natural ingredient will keep windows clean and without streaks(Image: Flavia Morlachetti via Getty Images) Achieving streak-free windows and glass can be challenging - which explains why supermarket shelves are stocked with numerous products claiming to deliver a spotless, crystal…...
Anyone with a tumble dryer faces "508 charges from July
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (430+ words) The cost of operating a tumble dryer will go up in July(Image: Borisenkov Andrei via Getty Images) They're recognised as amongst the priciest household appliances, yet remain invaluable, particularly for families tackling large amounts of laundry who require rapid…...