Dust

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 […]

Hiring domestic help

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 […]

Detergent and fabric conditioner

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 […]