House dust includes skin scales, hair, pollen, fibers, fingernail fragments, food crumbs and insect parts. It’s thought that between 50 and 80 percent of asthmatics may have a reaction to house dust. Another constituent of dust is the house dust mite, which feeds on the dead skin flakes shed by our pets and us. The […]
Most of us have grand plans when it comes to decorating and designing our homes, but we have to reconcile our dreams with our budget. There’s no doubt that freshening up the decoration makes cleaning easier and more pleasurable, but carrying out renovations can be very disruptive. Unfortunately, keeping your home looking good, year […]
If don’t want to, or are unable to, keep your home cleaning yourself, there’s no shortage of people ready to help you. There are also agencies and firms who will quote to do extra one-off cleaning, for example when you’re moving into a new home, after building work, or while you’re busy caring for someone […]
Always follow the storage, ‘use-by’ and cooking advice labels on all food packaging for meat, fish, precooked dishes and those that contain raw ingredients. Storing and preparing raw meat. Raw meat must be refrigerated and then cooked before the ‘use-by’ date printed on the packaging. It should be stored in sealed containers at the bottom […]
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 […]
Detergent comes in a variety of forms: powder, liquid, powder tablets and gel capsules, some of which even contain fabric conditioner. Powder is the cheapest option and most versatile and effective. Liquids are good at lower wash temperatures and are more readily dissolved when hand washing. Some liquids a special dispenser ball to be placed […]
Laundry There was a time when doing the laundry took all day, but there’s no reason for washday blues in our highly automated homes. Even the laundrette offers a service wash, so you don’t have to hang around – let the machines do all the work. It pays to look after your clothes The excitement […]
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 […]
EASY CLEANING How to make cleaning easier, and more pleasant. No matter if you can or cannot keep up with your cleaning, you may need those few simple tips to make your cleaning more efficient, faster and more effective than ever. And you will also gain time for yourself, your partner, […]