Grottiest ever cleaning jobs – solved!

Get your house sparkling clean with our simple solutions! We've searched the web for the most recommended tips How to clean your taps This bathroom tap is a scary sight to behold! With a large build up of limescale there's plenty of cleaning to be done!

The traditional remedy

Rub white wine vinegar over the tap then dry and buff with a clean, soft cloth. In this case where tough limescale build up has occured, pour white wine vinegar around the offending area, wrap toilet tissue over it and leave for a couple of hours, rinsing thoroughly afterwards.

Buy it in a bottle

Cif active cream, available from all supermarkets

How to clean your grill A dirty oven grill can taint your food and this one certainly doesn't look hygenic!

The tradional remedy

Take your grill and soak in hot water with a good sprinkle of washing powder, leave for four hours or overnight. Keep your grill clean in future by lining it with foil and always giving it a scrub straight after it has cooled down.

Buy it in a bottle

Both Oven Pride (£3.99) and Oven Mate (£7.99) have given good results - just remember to wear gloves, these products contain strong stuff!

How to clean your rubbish bin Ever walk into the kitchen only to smell bin odours? Emptying the rubbish won't combat whiffy bins alone, you'll need to wash it out regularly, too.

The traditional remedy

A simple rinse with warm soapy water should do the trick, the more regularly you do it the less grotty the job.

Buy it in a bottle

The Garbage Pal (£4.40) sticks to the bin lid and will mask nasty rubbish odours - but unfortunately you'll still need to wash out the bin occasionally!

How to clean your shower head A build-up of limescale on your shower head can stop the full flow of water. Get yours looking shiny and new with our top cleaning tips.

The traditional remedy

Unscrew your shower head and place in a plastic bag, then pour in a solution of one part white vinegar to one part water, leave for 3 hours. Rinse the shower head thoroughly.

Buy it in a bottle

Try Scrub Free (£4.88) for an all-over shower cleaner - it's had glowing reviews from all over the web!

How to clean your toilet It's the job no one wants to do, but cleaning the toilet is an essential part of the cleaning routine.

The natural remedy

Mix one cup of vinegar with half a cup of baking soda and pour into your toilet. Leave for 30 minutes, then give it a good scrub with a long handled toilet brush. For stubborn stains sprinkle baking soda directly onto the brush and repeatedly scrub.

Buy it in a bottle

Astonish toilet bowl cleaner (£1.99), simply leave these tablets to dissolve over night.

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