cleaning tips

Dust higher surfaces and only vacuum once all of the dusting  is complete. This also goes for windows, curtains, mirrors  and showers. 

Dust/wipe first, vacuum second and mop last, always  starting up high and working your way down. Don’t forget to  clean and sanitise your cutting boards, de-scale the kettle  and remove those 6-month-old crumbs from the toaster. 

 It can feel like you're constantly buying new packs of kitchen  and bathroom cleaning sponges, and not only do the costs  add up, but it's not great for the environment to keep  throwing dirty ones away. Get more use from your cleaning  sponges by giving them a quick. one or two-minute blast in  the microwave on a high setting. This will kill off bacteria. standards.

 If the hood of your cooker, or other stainless-steel  appliances, are grubby with finger marks, pop a small  amount of baby oil on to a clean, microfiber cloth and give  them a wipe. 

 To remove pen or marker pens on your desks, table or  anything else made from wood, rub it gently with a little bit of  toothpaste to lift off the stain. 

Pour one part baking soda, followed by one part vineger down the clogged up drain, then cover with a wet cloth as the  two react with one another to clean the drain naturally. Wait  five minutes and then run some hot water to clear it. 

If your outdoor furniture has rusted, dab on some ketchup  before rubbing away with a cloth – the rust will lift right off. 

Dissolve one tablespoon of washing up liquid into two cups  of warm water, and blotting the stain until it disappears. Then  sponge the carpet with cold water and blot dry.