7+ hour, 28+ min ago  (601+ words) We live in an age where our houses are more full of stuff than ever. Death cleaning is an act of love that helps make things for those left behind a lot easier The Swedish painter Margareta Magnusson died on…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (899+ words) There could well be a "massive bacteria biome" festering in its holder. If you're just shoving the toilet brush into its holder to wait for the next use " and actively avoiding thinking about how dirty the whole concept of it…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (907+ words) Mould needs the perfect combination of moisture, warmth and suitable nutrients to grow. Wardrobes and drawers often provide all three. Ever plan to wear your favourite jacket, only to pull it out of the wardrobe to discover it's got a…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1001+ words) Old sauces? Medicine? What about rinsing brushes after painting? We've all heard the warnings about wet wipes and fatbergs but the kitchen sink is often where complacency creeps in. A splash of pan oil here or a rinse of leftover…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (816+ words) Is your microwave getting a little crusty? Here are some quick and easy tips to sort that out. When was the last time you cleaned your microwave? If you close the door, a little bit of food splatter or a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (935+ words) We all know that old faithful dries dishes better, even if we can't quite explain why. There's a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging on the oven door to grab the threadbare, slightly…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (835+ words) The smell from the massive Moa Point raw sewage discharge in Wellington could be about to get worse, while Wellington Water is battling a new sewage overflow, this time in Porirua. Tens of millions of litres of raw sewage have…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (502+ words) A towel shortage at Waikato Hospital has left an elderly patient unable to shower for days, with the family feeling appalled by the lack of basic care. Maureen Cruickshank, whose mother stayed at the hospital earlier this month, said the…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (891+ words) I don't own a dishwasher, so when it's time for me to help stack one in the homes of friends and family, I'm not across the rules. What I do know is some people like to rinse the dishes before…...

8+ mon, 14+ hour ago  (832+ words) Part way through folding your freshly washed " and now dried " laundry, you notice it. You catch a whiff of that sour, musty, mildew funk. It's all through your washing. Have you ever wondered what causes that dreaded smell and what…...