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Scrape away the worst, then put ice cubes over the residue until it’s brittle and chip away with a blunt knife. And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that Aggie Mackenzie is a qualified Yoga Teacher? Join her now for “Aggie’s Yoga!”Continue reading “Chewing gum on the carpet?”

Milton Sterilising Fluid. The black marks are mould, so a mild disinfectant is needed in order to kill the spores. Dilute the fluid according to instructions and wipe the seals, paying attention to the folds and allow to air-dry – no need to rinse. Repeat every month or so. If this doesn’t work, maybe it’sContinue reading “When the door seals on your fridge-freezer turn black”

If you have a lot of foot traffic in your home and like the carpets to be kept clean, fresh and clear of stains, an electric carpet washer is very easy to use and move around. Rotating brushes lift dirt and stains, and powered jets pump the cleaning solution deep into the pile to removeContinue reading “Keeping your carpets clean”

If you use your open fire often over the cooler months, you should have it cleaned every year. In theory you could do it yourself, but you risk damaging the lining, particularly in an older house. Contact The National Association of Chimney Sweeps (www.nacs.org.uk) for recommendations. Once it’s been swept, you might want to tryContinue reading “Take note if you have an open fire”

Next time you put washed towels in the tumble dryer, add a small cloth sprinkled with a good few drops of your favourite essential oil. You can enjoy the scent every time you dry yourself! And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you knowContinue reading “Beautiful smelling towels?”

Carefully and gently take a used razor along the surface, as if you were shaving your legs, and the bobbles will come away immediately. Then put some sticky tape over the bits and hey presto a smooth surface again! Woman hands holding the knitted thing with hole made by mole And if you have aContinue reading “Get rid of fluff and bobbles from jumpers”