How to get rid of mice – for a safer and cleaner home
Find out how to get rid of mice safely and humanely and stop them returning to your home
Care and cleaning
Take a look at these clever care & cleaning guides for every room in your home. Keep your home and furniture in pristine condition with our hacks and how to guides. Having a clean and tidy home is one of the easiest ways to immediately improve your day-to-day quality of life.
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Image credit: David Giles Credit: David Giles How to get rid of bed bugs – the safe and easy way
Follow our simple guide on how to get rid of bed bugs and make sure they don't return
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Image credit: Jo Bridges Credit: Jo Bridges How to clean a leather sofa – so it looks as good as new
Keep a leather sofa in top condition with our expert cleaning tips
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Credit: Ashley Morrison How to clean Venetian blinds – so they look ship-shape
Don't resign yourself to grubby Venetian blinds
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Image credit: David Giles Credit: David Giles How to clean mirrors – to bring shine to your looking glass
Want to know how to keep your mirror gleaming?
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Image credit: Laura Edwards Credit: Laura Edwards How to clean carpet – to get it looking spotless and new
Here’s the know-how you need to get it feeling fresh again
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Image credit: David Brittain Credit: David Brittain How often should you clean your house?
WARNING: Reading this article is guaranteed to have you reaching for a cloth and a bucket of soapy water!
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Image credit: Rachael Smith Credit: Rachael Smith How to unblock a sink with or without a plunger
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Image credit: Debi Treloar Credit: Debi Treloar How to get rid of damp, condensation and mould
With damp a common problem in UK homes, we’ve identified the major causes and found out how to prevent condensation and mould from building up
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Image credit: Ian Jamieson Photography Credit: Ian Jamieson Photography How to look after your gutters
Don’t wait until there’s a problem – with leaves dropping and wet weather, it’s best to check them now
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Image credit: Dominic Blackmore Clean your living room in 7 easy steps
Get your living room ready for a winter of cosy entertaining and box-set bingeing
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12 unusual hacks for keeping your home clean
Face the big summer clean head on this year with these useful household hacks to making cleaning easier without breaking a sweat
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How to clean a BBQ – to keep grime and dirt of your grill all summer long
Put in a few hours’ elbow grease and you’ll be good to go for summer
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Credit: Cuprinol How to paint a fence
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Image credit: Polly Eltes Credit: Polly Eltes How to get rid of moths
Follow our easy guide on how to get rid of moths. Our tips should keep these pesky creatures out of your wardrobe and away from your clothes for good.
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Keep your home healthy by cutting down on allergens
Allergies playing up? Pet hairs, pollen and dust all cause problems. Reduce harmful allergens at home this summer with our smart tips and clever tech buys
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Image credit: Lizzie Orme Credit: Lizzie Orme How to iron like a pro
No one likes the monotony of ironing – so keep your time at the board to a limit with these handy hints on how to iron like the experts...
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Image credit: Lizzie Orme Credit: Lizzie Orme How to clean and restore garden furniture
Is your outdoor furniture looking a bit shabby? Here are all the tips you need to restore garden furniture, and take it from lacklustre to lovely in hours.
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How to clean a mattress, bed and bedding – for a sweeter night's sleep
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Credit: David Giles How to care for a wooden worktop
Keep your kitchen looking its best by making sure your wooden worktops are oiled regularly. Here’s what you need to do…
