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How to remove stains from tupperware

Mix up a thick paste of baking soda and water.  Scrub gently.  If this doesn’t work try a hot water and bleach solution, leaving it to soak overnight.  To prevent future stains, rub a little olive oil onto the surface before you fill with food, and never re-heat meals in the containers.

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Cleaning your bed

A clean bed is important, especially if you suffer from allergies.  While we sleep, we shed around 320,000 skin cells which are feasted on by up to 3 million dust mites.  Change linen once a week, washing at 60 degrees.  Hoover your mattress thoroughly.  Invest in a washable mattress protector.

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A surprising way to polish chrome

Why buy a separate chrome polish when you can use something you’ve probably already got in the cupboard?  Apply a small amount of baby oil to a soft clean cloth and rub it onto the chrome surface until you see it shine.  Your taps, bathroom fittings and furniture will come-up looking new, with a luminous….

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How to Clean Blinds

The best way to clean roller and venetian blinds is to use a lint roller to remove excess dust, and wipe down with a damp cloth.  Use warm soapy water, but be careful not to get the blinds too wet.  Wring the cloth out thoroughly to avoid water marks.

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Did you know…bicarb absorbs odours

Bicarbonate of soda (or baking soda) acts as a neutralising agent, and natural deodoriser.  If you want to get rid of bad household smells like smoke, sprinkle bicarb on carpets and upholstery.  Leave it for a few hours and vacuum it up. The bicarb absorbs the smell, and is then sucked up by the hoover.

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Freshen up your dishwasher naturally

White vinegar is all you need to clean your dishwasher.  It works as a 3 in 1, getting rid of grime, grease and limescale.  Put your dishwasher on a cycle with a cup of vinegar.  Let it run empty, without any detergent. Then use the vinegar to wipe down all surfaces, door seals and hinges.

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Smarter cleaning – how to lessen dust by up to 80%

Around 80% of the dirt and dust in our homes is tracked in from outside.  If you neglect door steps, porches, entrance ways, patios, pathways, you’re actually creating more work for yourself.  Take some simple steps to minimise the amount of dust that comes in, use door mats, have a no-shoes rule, clean your porch….

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The easy way to clean a lampshade

Use a lint roller and micro-fibre cloth to remove dust and debris from fabric lampshades.  Soak a sponge in a mild detergent solution, thoroughly ring-out excess water and gently wipe down.  It should be almost dry or else you’ll end up with unsightly water-marks.  If you need to remove stains do a test patch first.

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How to make natural wood polish

You can polish your wooden furniture using two items that you probably have in the cupboards.  This eco-friendly recipe is gentle and effective, giving your furniture a lovely sheen.  Squeeze the juice of half a lemon (remove pips and pulp).  Add one tablespoon of olive oil and one tbsp. of water and shake it up. ….

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Cleaning chrome

Chrome and glass furniture gives your office a sleek contemporary look…but only when it’s shiny and new.  To remove rust from chrome, rub gently with aluminium foil dipped in water – it really works and doesn’t scratch the surface.  When it’s clean and dry buff it up with a soft, micro-fibre cloth.

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