You could be overloading the machine. The more you put in, the less room the clothes have; they stay in one position and dye gets drawn out of the creases. And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that Aggie Mackenzie is aContinue reading “White marks on just-washed trousers?”
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Lemon slices always at the ready!
If you enjoy a G&T, keep lemon slices in the freezer. Wash and slice a couple of fruits, spread on a tray, freeze and bag up. And your cocktail will also be cooled! And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that AggieContinue reading “Lemon slices always at the ready!”
Chewing gum on the carpet?
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?”
When the door seals on your fridge-freezer turn black
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”
Keeping your carpets clean
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”
Take note if you have an open fire
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”
Beautiful smelling towels?
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?”
Straps on your bra start to slip?
Isn’t it annoying when the straps on your bra start to slip more? What I do is adjust straps to the perfect setting, then put a few stitches in to keep everything in place forever! And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you knowContinue reading “Straps on your bra start to slip?”
Get rid of fluff and bobbles from jumpers
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”
When your carbon steel wok develops a tacky surface…
Heat the wok over the hob until very hot, then remove from the heat. Add a tablespoon of salt, then about a teaspoon of vegetable oil. Using a scrunched up piece of kitchen towel, give the surface a good scrub (careful not to burn yourself) until it feels as if most of the gummy residueContinue reading “When your carbon steel wok develops a tacky surface…”