Good hygiene in the bathroom is just as important as in the kitchen. Sparkling sanitary ware and fresh towels don’t only provide a touch of sophistication; they’re much healthier too. Even as recently as hundred years ego, many houses didn’t have an indoor bathroom. All but the richest homes had an outdoor toilet, and baths […]
The living room In the past this has been described as the withdrawing room (where guests withdrew after dinner, the drawing room, parlour, sitting room, saloon and lounge, but today the description may have replaced the piano as the main source of entertainment, but today the description living room is most in vogue. The television […]
The dining room Many families are sitting down to fewer meals together, so a separate dining room is becoming less popular. Recently the trend has been for kitchens to become open-plan dining areas by knocking down walls or extending out into the garden. If your home has more than one reception room and eating and […]
The dish-washer On in five homes now has a dishwasher and for lots of people they are the one appliance, once considered a luxury, that saves an enormous amount of time. Today they are relatively inexpensive to buy and there are even slimline versions available for tight spaces. Fully-fitted versions, which are completely hidden behind […]
Living with pets. Most pet owners couldn’t imagine life without animals, but they do bring extra cleaning responsibilities. Close proximity to animals, even domesticated ones, combined with careless hygiene, can spread disease and provoke allergies in humans. Owning a pet means extra cleaning duties. We’ve always enjoyed a close relationship with animals, but pets can […]
Children and cleaning Children present their own special challenges when it comes to keeping your home clean, but in time they can also help out around the house. Family cleaning duties The happiest homes are those where everyone helps out and works together as a team; the jobs are shared and no one feels as […]
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 healthy home We all hope that a clean home will be a healthy home. For some people, though, it doesn’t matter how much they clean – an allergy or sensitivity makes using chemicals difficult or unpleasant. But all of us can benefit from improving the environment inside our homes and reducing our exposure to […]
Home safety and maintenance Keeping your home safely maintained is just as important as keeping it clean. Safety first is common sense, but requires some thought and forward planning. Lost of us worry about being involved in a car accident, but statistically we’re far more likely to be injured or even killed by an accident […]
My kitchen my kingdom The kitchen is the engine room of the home and, like any engine, it needs regular and loving maintenance to keep it running smoothly. This is where we prepare and often eat our meals, do our laundry and deal with our rubbish, so good hygiene and safety is absolutely essential. Keeping […]