If you’ve searched high and low to find exactly the right piece of furniture, you’ll want it to last for many years. With the right care, a good piece of furniture can easily give you a lifetime of enjoyment. Modern wooden furniture. A revolution has taken place in the way furniture is made and supplied […]
Shoes You should be as equally ruthless with sorting your shoes as sorting your clothes. Try them on and make a make a mental note of the styles you have too many of and colours you don’t wear, and discard any that you haven’t worn for more than two years, are uncomfortable or broken. […]
Choosing a mattress A good quality mattress will last for at least ten years. After that, the springs start to distort and the quality of the support they provide deteriorates. If your sleep is disrupted or uncomfortable or you suffer from a bad back, a new mattress is probably overdue. Down – and synthetic-filled […]
Carpets Carpet always gives a warm welcome, especially during the colder winter months is why traditionally we have laid carpet rather than the wood and tile favoured on the continent. In the hallway, however, carpet can quickly show sings of dirt unless you take some precautions: * Choose darker shades for carpet in heavy […]
The bedrooms The bedrooms should be aired regularly, kept free from clutter and, all be comfortable. The centre of attention must surely be the bed because we all need a proper night’s sleep. The bedroom should provide plenty of sanctuary, a place to relax and rest, because we spend a third of our lives […]
The toilet Good toilet hygiene is because germs are easily transferred from one person to the next, not only from the bowl but also the flush handle and the seat. If there are several users, the toilet should be cleaned daily with disinfectant, and given a good scrub once a week. It’s important not […]
The chemistry of cleaning Why does cleaning work If you’ve wondered why those old-fashioned cleaning remedies actually work, chemistry is the answer. So how does detergent remove grease and bicarbonate of soda eliminate smells? Once you have a grasp of the principles, you’ll even be able to devise your own cleaning remedies. Why is dirt […]
The home office Many of us don’t have the space for a home office, but every home needs to keep track of bills, insurance policies, warranties and instruction manuals. No one wants to receive a letter threatening to cut off the telephone or to discover the insurance cover expired the week before we were burgled. […]
Cleaning and Clearing Drains A clogged drain is a dirty. Kitchen drain clogs are most often caused by “plugs” of solid grease, embedded with food particles and other debris, that obstruct the free flow of water. To clear a tough grease clog that results in standing water in your kitchen sink, use a commercial drain […]
Bathroom Cleaning Routine. The bathroom has developed a reputation for being the nastiest, most dreaded room in the house when it comes to cleaning. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Quick daily cleanups keep the bathroom clean and smelling fresh in between more thorough cleanings. The more often you clean, the less you […]