Caring for clothes We all love buying them and wearing them for the very time, but what happens after that? If it’s all downhill after the first outing, here’s how to keep your clothes looking their best. Too many clothes Just a hundred years ago most working people could only afford a suit of […]
Hand washing Most sensitive modern fabrics can be machine washed on the delicates or ‘hand wash’ programme. However, there will be times when you don’t have enough laundry to justify running the machine; you may need something washed more quickly; or because hand washing is advised by the care lable. For hygiene reasons, laundry is […]
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 […]
The toilet Good toilet hygiene is because germs are easily transferred from one person to the next, not only from the bowl but also the flush handle and the seat. If there are several users, the toilet should be cleaned daily with disinfectant, and given a good scrub once a week. It’s important not […]
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 […]
The dining room Many families are sitting down to fewer meals together, so a separate dining room is becoming less popular. Recently the trend has been for kitchens to become open-plan dining areas by knocking down walls or extending out into the garden. If your home has more than one reception room and eating and […]
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 […]