Let’s face it, we could all do with a few tips and tricks to make cleaning just that little bit easier, so here are some of our favourites;

1. Give your washing machine some love 🧡

Put your washing machine on an empty hot wash (60 degrees or higher) with a cup of white vinegar inside to remove mould and bacteria. This will also help it clean your clothes much more efficiently. If necessary, you can also use a professional washing machine cleaner for a deep clean.

2. Sofa stains and shaving foam!

If your sofa has a few stains, then grab some shaving foam! It might sound a little strange but dab a little directly on the mark, then leave it a short while before blotting away, along with the stain. Tougher staining may require an upholstery cleaner.

3. TV remote controls harbour lots of bacteria

Every so often it’s definitely a good idea to look at those shared tv remote’s, as they can often harbour a lot of dirt and bacteria from daily use. A handy hack is to use a very small amount of hand sanitiser and a cotton bud, wiping away fully with a paper towel.

4. Tackle finger marks on your stainless steel

Where-ever you have stainless steel, those finger marks are annoying and don’t always disappear with a wipe. Put a dab of baby oil on a clean cloth and rub and you’ll find this works a treat!

5. Fed up with brown tannin stains on cutlery and utensils?

Make up a paste of bicarbonate of soda and a little water then rub on those tannin stains before rinsing off thoroughly – ta dah!

6. How clean are your chopping boards?

You can remove food stains on plastic chopping boards by rubbing with lemon juice and leaving overnight. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Or if the board is dishwasher-safe, you can always pop it into your dishwasher to kill germs and bacteria.

For wooden chopping boards, wash down with hot soapy water but don’t immerse in water and once a month rub down a dry board with coarse salt and lemon, rinse and dry.

7. Do you have venetian blinds?

If you’d like a handy hack for cleaning between the slats, then go to your sock drawer! For a quick and efficient way to clean dirt and dust from your venetian blinds just put a slightly damp sock over your hand and run it between the slats. You can then just pop the sock into the washing machine!

8. Do you have items with sticky label residue?

If you’ve tried to get a label off and there’s a sticky mess left behind that won’t budge, use a little baby oil to ease things along.

9. Ever tried soda crystals?

Soda crystals are brilliant for removing burnt on residue on baking pans and keeping plug holes blockage free. To keep plugholes and drains running freely, pour in half a cup of soda crystals followed by boiling water. Remember to wear gloves, as soda crystals can irritate the skin.

10. Invest in the best mop you can – it makes such a difference!

 We really love wringer and bucket type mops, so you can squeeze out excess water speeding up drying. And remember to only use warm water to loosen grime more effectively than cold water.

11. What’s the oven hack?

The trick is to keep it clean as you go so it doesn’t get the opportunity to build up baked debris over time. Line the bottom shelf with an oven or a dishwasher-safe baking tray. After each use, remove the liner/tray and pop in the dishwasher!

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