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Keep flies and maggots out of bins with 35p kitchen staple applied to lids
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (809+ words) The 35p kitchen staple should be applied on the rims and lids of bins(Image: Getty) Flies and maggots in bins are a familiar and deeply unpleasant sight across the UK, particularly during the warmer months, and it's fair to say…...
Spider season has started early – here's what you can do if you're scared
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (315+ words) An expert has shed light on why you may have already noticed large spiders in your home before autumn has even arrived and what you should do if you see them. The recent and ongoing warm weather in Wales means…...
Sort Your Life Out star says your home will stay tidy if you follow simple rule
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (505+ words) Sort Your Life Out cast(Image: BBC/Optomen TV/James Stack) Keeping your home clean and tidy can sometimes feel impossible when you’re juggling work, commuting, childcare, and everything else that fills a busy week. Mess builds up quickly from…...
Binman warns 'you'll get maggots' if you put ordinary item in bin
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (417+ words) There is a simple way to prevent maggots(Image: SmilingSatuma via Getty Images) Maggots are an alarming sight. The unpleasant pests can take over areas rapidly and are especially attracted to wheelie bins. This summer has been unusually warm, making…...
Keep silverfish out of homes by doing 1 simple task after bathing
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (843+ words) Silverfish become increasingly common in the UK in August and late summer months, so if you've seen one recently you're not alone - there's one thing you can do to tackle the problem. If you've walked into your bathroom recently and…...
Binman says 'people don't want to do' simple step that stops maggots and flies
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (427+ words) Some people refuse to do one task(Image: Getty) Maggots are among the last things anybody wants to find squirming around inside their wheelie bin. Yet during warmer months, they can quickly become a recurring nuisance for households, as flies…...
Two kitchen cupboard staples that will banish flies and maggots from your bin
1+ week, 4+ day ago (393+ words) These two spices can help to stop your bins smelling – and deter flies too(Image: Elena Noviello via Getty Images) Putting the bins out is one of those household jobs that never gets any easier — no matter how many times…...
Banish musty smells from towels with natural ingredient from the cupboard
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (430+ words) If your freshly washed towels still smell musty, a tweak to your washing could be the natural cleaning solution you need to banish odours for good. If you've ever picked up a freshly laundered towel only to find it smells…...
Flies and maggots will never invade any of your bins if you use 1 natural household item
1+ week, 1+ day ago (444+ words) (Image: imageBROKER/Karin Jaehne via Getty Images) Bins will never be the most attractive feature of any household, especially the large wheelie bin standing in your garden. Frustratingly, during summer, they can rapidly transform from slightly unpleasant to truly revolting....
I tried 3 common laundry methods to tackle musty towels — winner was clear
1+ week, 1+ day ago (509+ words) Removing musty odours from towels doesn't have to be tricky Towels are made to soak up moisture, which means they can, over time, develop a musty odour. When towels remain damp for extended periods, whether left in the washing machine,…...