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Illustration of cornstarch powder being sprinkled onto a fabric sofa to absorb oils and freshen fibres.

Home & Cleaning

November 20, 2025

The cornstarch shake that cleans fabric sofas: how fine powder absorbs oils and freshens fibres

Learn how a cornstarch ‘shake’ lifts oils to freshen fabric sofas and fibres. Get the science, step-by-step method, fabric codes, pitfalls, and pro tips.

Illustration of a kettle being descaled by boiling a vinegar-and-water solution, with acidic steam dissolving limescale deposits on the interior and spout

Home & Cleaning

November 20, 2025

The vinegar-boil method that clears limescale kettles: how acidic steam breaks down mineral crust

Learn the vinegar‑boil method to clear limescale from kettles: how acidic steam dissolves crust, with ratios, step‑by‑step, safety, odour control, prevention.

Illustration of a pressure washer rinsing patio slabs with a high-velocity water jet, lifting embedded dirt and restoring brightness

Home & Cleaning

November 20, 2025

The pressure-rinse trick that brightens patios: how high-velocity water lifts embedded dirt

Learn how pressure rinsing uses high-velocity water to lift embedded dirt and brighten patios, with tips on nozzles, settings, safe technique and aftercare

Illustration of a person wiping dust from a plastic surface with a dryer sheet, highlighting anti-static fibres trapping particles

Home & Cleaning

November 20, 2025

The dryer-sheet wipe that removes dust fast: how anti-static fibres trap particles better

Discover how dryer sheets speed up dusting: anti-static fibres neutralise cling, trap particles, and keep surfaces cleaner, with tips and comparisons.

Illustration of a halved lemon and coarse salt being used to scrub and refresh a stainless steel kitchen sink

Home & Cleaning

November 20, 2025

The salt-and-lemon scrub that refreshes sinks: how natural abrasives lift stains without chemicals

Discover how a salt-and-lemon scrub lifts stains, banishes odours, and shines sinks—step-by-step method, material tips, safety, and low-waste savings.

Illustration of the freezer-peel hack using cold contraction to release hardened candle wax from a glass jar

Home & Cleaning

November 20, 2025

The freezer-peel hack that removes candle wax: how cold contraction releases hardened residue

Remove candle wax the smart way with the freezer-peel hack. Understand thermal contraction and follow step-by-step tips for glass, metal, wood, and textiles.

Illustration of a bowl of water and white vinegar steaming inside a microwave to loosen grime for easy wiping

Home & Cleaning

November 20, 2025

The vinegar-steam bowl clears microwave grime: how heat softens buildup for easy wiping

Discover how a simple bowl of water and white vinegar uses steam and gentle acidity to soften microwave grime for quick wiping—cheap, eco-friendly, effective.

Illustration of a person using coarse salt and ice to scrub tea stains inside a white ceramic mug

Home & Cleaning

November 20, 2025

The salt-and-ice scrub cleans stained mugs: how cold friction erases tea marks

Discover how a simple salt-and-ice scrub uses cold friction to lift tea stains from mugs—quick, eco-friendly, and glaze-safe, with steps, tips, and cautions.

Illustration of baking-soda paste applied inside an oven, softening and lifting stubborn grease through alkalinity

Home & Cleaning

November 20, 2025

The baking-soda paste lifts oven grease: how alkalinity melts stubborn residue

Discover how a simple baking-soda paste harnesses alkalinity to melt stubborn oven grease, with science-backed tips, safe methods, ratios, and surface advice.

Illustration of a vinegar rinse applied to glassware to dissolve cloudy mineral deposits and prevent streaking

Home & Cleaning

November 20, 2025

The vinegar-glass rinse stops streaking: how acidity dissolves cloudy deposits

Discover how a simple vinegar rinse banishes streaks from glassware. Learn the science of acetic acid, step-by-step methods, and tips for spotless shine.

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