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 […]
Choosing a mattress A good quality mattress will last for at least ten years. After that, the springs start to distort and the quality of the support they provide deteriorates. If your sleep is disrupted or uncomfortable or you suffer from a bad back, a new mattress is probably overdue. Down – and synthetic-filled […]
The bedrooms The bedrooms should be aired regularly, kept free from clutter and, all be comfortable. The centre of attention must surely be the bed because we all need a proper night’s sleep. The bedroom should provide plenty of sanctuary, a place to relax and rest, because we spend a third of our lives […]
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 […]
The living room In the past this has been described as the withdrawing room (where guests withdrew after dinner, the drawing room, parlour, sitting room, saloon and lounge, but today the description may have replaced the piano as the main source of entertainment, but today the description living room is most in vogue. The television […]
Children and cleaning Children present their own special challenges when it comes to keeping your home clean, but in time they can also help out around the house. Family cleaning duties The happiest homes are those where everyone helps out and works together as a team; the jobs are shared and no one feels as […]
My kitchen my kingdom The kitchen is the engine room of the home and, like any engine, it needs regular and loving maintenance to keep it running smoothly. This is where we prepare and often eat our meals, do our laundry and deal with our rubbish, so good hygiene and safety is absolutely essential. Keeping […]
Couch cleaning. Fabrics vary greatly in characteristics that affect cleaning strategy. If you’re lucky, your furniture will need only a quick swipe with the whisk broom. At the other extreme are fabrics that hair will cling to until you pluck it off like a surgeon. In the middle are a great number of fabrics that […]
Every now and then, empty out medicine cabinet. Clean all the shelves with an all-purpose cleaner or a solution of equal parts of vinegar and water. Discard all expired prescriptions. Check the dates on over-the-counter items and throw out anything that isn’t current. If you’re not sure what something is for, get rid of it. […]
Bathroom Cleaning Routine. The bathroom has developed a reputation for being the nastiest, most dreaded room in the house when it comes to cleaning. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Quick daily cleanups keep the bathroom clean and smelling fresh in between more thorough cleanings. The more often you clean, the less you […]