Using citric acid to clean your toilet is an effective and environmentally friendly alternative to commercial cleaners. Get your supplies together you are going to need citric acid powder, rubber gloves and a toilet brush or scrubber. Use the citric acid as it is and pour directly into the toilet pan 100/200g. If the limescale build up is quite bad use more. Pop the lid down and allow the citric acid to sit in the toilet bowl for at least 1 hour, for best results leave over night. This gives the acid time to break down stains, mineral deposits, and bacteria. After the citric acid has had time ..read more

Not many of us keep a supply of denture tablets in our home, but we should all keep them in our cleaning caddies because these little tablets are magic! The best news is that denture tablets are super cheap you just need to know where to find them. Stained Food Containers Everyone has at least one plastic food container that has never been the same since you stored spaghetti in it that one time. But you can use denture tablets to help remove those tomato sauce stains! Just fill the container with warm water and add 1-2 denture cleaning tablets. Wait for about an hour, then rinse and dry. Unclo ..read more

Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party this year, or the big day is being held at your house, or you just need to create some order during this busy season, getting your kitchen organised will provide you with a real sense of calm. I have popped together 5 simple steps that will help you prepare for Christmas so you can use your kitchen more efficiently and feel much more in control! CLEAR THE COUNTER There is nothing more frustrating than having clutter on your countertops, and having to constantly clear things out the way in order to prepare food or lay out dishes. One of the best way ..read more

Radiators will dry your clothing quickly, but you’ll be storing up potential problems in your home. The moisture from the wet clothing has to go somewhere; it doesn’t just magically vanish.  The two primary reason against drying clothes on a radiator is the cost and mould. Radiators are not designed for drying clothes, and using them for this purpose can be inefficient. It may lead to increased energy consumption and higher electricity bills. Cost Your radiator, even without a thermostatic valve is trying to reach a certain temperature. Yet you’re plugging the upstream heat of your whole ..read more

How to prevent bed bugs coming into your home after travelling. When staying away When you arrive have a check around for any bugs in the carpet and in the bed before unpacking, look for reddish brown bugs, white eggs and dark spots with is normally their faeces. If you feel there are bugs consult the staff asap. Keep your luggage of the ground, use the luggage rack which is normally provided to keep your bags off the floor, bed bugs do live in carpets and keep your bags and cases off the bed or chairs. When you return home When you return from a stay away from home, do not take your suitcase ..read more

Autumn tends to mark the start of spider mating season, which means you are likely to spot these creepy crawlies popping up all over your home. Getting rid of spiders in your home for good can be challenging, but it is possible with a combination of prevention and control methods. Like all species, spiders need water and moisture to survive so you are more likely to find them in the kitchen and bathroom. And be warned they can easily get in our home coming up through our plug holes so regularly flush with boiling water and keep them covered or keep the plug in. My tips how you can na ..read more

Try this simple and effective hack: Fill up a few clear glasses with water. Then, place some pennies at the bottom of the glasses. Place these glasses of water around your table and even among the plates of food strategically. You will notice fewer flies buzzing around your food and your head! Being honest I was sceptical with this one but after two goes, for us this worked no flies and no wasps, could be pure conincidence but worth a try! How the it works: The concept behind the pennies-in-water hack is based on the idea that the sunlight refracting through the water and pennies creates a vis ..read more

I absolutely love, using a lemon and bicarbonate of soda for a natural cleaning solution for various surfaces, including my kitchen sink. Lemons contain citric acid, which helps break down grease and stains, while bicarb acts as a gentle abrasive and deodoriser. Grab your lemons later in the day from the supermarket where they are often price dropped. Here’s how you can use this mixture for the ultimate cleaning power: Materials Needed: Lemon Bicarbonate of soda Microfiber or cleaning cloth Steps: Cut the Lemon: Cut a lemon in half, ensuring that it’s fresh and juicy. Sprinkle Bicarbaonate ..read more

Getting rid of fruit flies is easier than it seems with my really simple DIY homemade trap. The best part is it uses only 2 ingredients and a few common household items, getting rid of pesky fruit flies naturally and easily. If you LOVE having a bowl of fresh fruit on your counter, unfortunately, this will bring unwanted guests into your home! Fruit flies are a nuisance and gather on fruit, near sinks and around kitchen bin cans. They’re unsightly and unsanitary and they don’t just fly around, they lay eggs in your food. They also reproduce like CRAZY, so if you don’t nip the problem in the bu ..read more

If you hit the gym or the local park frequently for a good power walk or run or you may just enjoy wearing workout wear for comfort when doing the housework, you have most likely experienced stinky workout wear. That unfortunate occurrence when the stink lingers after the clothes are clean and dry? The fibers in workout wear are generally not natural and tend to hold on to odours due to the type of material and how tight the material is woven. It can be hard for detergents to penetrate the tight weave. The simplest trick to keep the stink at bay Is to just add an extra rinse. The extra ri ..read more