1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (522+ words) Keep flies out of your home and garden during 40 C heat surge using two common kitchen ingredients As Britain roasts in a scorching heatwave which could see temperatures push past 40 C, more people are keen to eat outside. With alfresco…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (360+ words) Nothing is worse than going outside on a hot day only to be hit with a horrible, rotting stench, and this often happens when a wheelie bin is not stored properly. Wheelie bins tend to smell much more in summer…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (356+ words) Dishwashers are one of the appliances that generate cinsiderable heat in your home, and you might not even realise it. BBC Climate and Science reporter Esme Stellard has advised against using them during a heatwave in the UK. Additionally, the…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (285+ words) Home Bargains is selling a 'powerful' laundry product that 'fights stains' and 'refreshes whites'. Popular for stocking home and cleaning products, the retailer is offering the kitchen essential for under "2. The multipack of Dr Beckmann's Glo White sachets is now…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (273+ words) A tip shared by Mark Hall, from businesswaste. co. uk, suggests people should use hot water and disinfectant or bleach in their bins to remove maggot eggs before they hatch. He said: "The summer heat can turn bins into a…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (363+ words) It's tempting to assume that appliances designed to clean our belongings, such as washing machines, are inherently spotless themselves. The reality, however, is that washing machines are a hotbed for bacteria, mould, and unpleasant smells. I generally prefer the natural…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (506+ words) British Gas is urging households to use tea towels this Friday to help stay cool as temperatures of up to 30 C are forecast. Friday is forecast to be the peak of the heat for parts of the South East, with…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (427+ words) Vinegar is a go-to cleaning product many experts recommend, but not all types of vinegar are created equal, especially if you need a fast, affordable solution for your home chores. Choosing the wrong bottle can mean the difference between a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (286+ words) A cleaning hack using two items you may already have at home works "surprisingly well", an expert says - but you'll get the best results at a particular point in the day. Homeowners will likely be familiar with the experience of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (528+ words) While showers and bathtubs are the places people go to get clean, it's only when they start to look grimey and stained that people remember they also need to be cleaned. After taking regular baths, tubs can often become covered…...