Why water alone won’t clean

Water is an essential ingredient in many cleaners, but we usually have to add something else. Water on its own can’t shift grease and oil because it has the wrong molecular structure. Chemicals are classified Household acids and alkalis   Polar                      Non-polar              Ionic   Water                    Oil               […]

Hiring domestic help

If don’t want to, or are unable to, keep your home cleaning yourself, there’s no shortage of people ready to help you. There are also agencies and firms who will quote to do extra one-off cleaning, for example when you’re moving into a new home, after building work, or while you’re busy caring for someone […]

Choosing a mattress

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 Bathroom

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 […]