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Expert shares clever cotton wool trick for keeping spiders out
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Households are being urged to act now as spider season hits its peak.
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Four natural household items that will ensure rats and mice 'stay away'
Cleaning hacks
These are the scents that will ensure rats and mice "stay away"
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'Avoid tumble dryers or radiators!' Cheapest way to dry clothes without a tumble dryer
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As the weather gets colder, many people will be looking for ways to dry their clothes indoors - and one expert has shared the cheapest way to do so without a tumble dryer
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Mould will thrive in your home if you make this 1 simple mistake
Housing
As the weather gets colder, there are a number of mistakes you may be making that will allow mould to thrive in your property - and it's all to do with the change in seasons.
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Exact number of times you should use your towel before washing it
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A recent survey found that a third of people only wash their towels once a month
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'Avoid' limescale with common 69p household item to make taps sparkle
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There's nothing better than a warm bath, but it's important to keep things clean and that includes the taps
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UK homes urged to put bleach and boiling water in drains in September
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Homeowners have been warned of an infestation to hit their properties this month as experts offer advice on how to beat the bugs
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Woman shares 'magic' hack to get pillows perfectly white and stain-free
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A cleaning expert has shared a simple hack to get your pillows looking as good as new - and all you need is one item you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard
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Cleaning hack will stop dust sticking to blinds and window sills for up to a month
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Windows often gather dust quickly in summer, but there is an easy way to keep it from settling on blinds and windowsills using a cheap everyday item most people already have at home.
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Burnt-on grease will vanish from air fryers with simple 10-minute hack
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Cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie shared her simple ten minute hack to remove burnt-on grease from your air fryer
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Unblock your drain in minutes with cleaning hack using household ingredients
Cleaning hacks
A blocked drain can be a real pain - but one cleaning hack can save you the cost of calling out a plumber, and you'll likely have all the ingredients you need already at home
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Keep flies out of your home with method approved by The Chase's Darragh Ennis
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The Chase star Darragh Ennis has shared a 'genius' hack for keeping flies out of your home in the summer months, using a simple yet unexpected trick that he studied for his PhD
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The 46p hack to paint garden fence quickly without using a brush or sprayer
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It's been dubbed the "quickest fence painting hack"
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'Just ordered mine' - Matalan reduces item to £5 that costs £30 on Amazon
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The same kitchenware accessory is available on Amazon at a price that's six times higher than Matalan
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Woman's 'instant' fly hack using common household item that's 'guaranteed to work'
Cleaning hacks
She says it is guaranteed to work and is 'instant' - and all you need is a common household item, that you probably already have
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Five things you should never put in your washing machine
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Experts are warning people they could ruin these items by putting them in the washing machine
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Drying clothes inside could be harming your health - here's how to fix it for just £1.25
Life hacks
The presence of mould can lead to a variety of health problems, including allergies, skin irritation, chronic colds and worsening conditions like asthma and eczema.
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'Magic' three-ingredient solution will keep dust out of your home for a month
Cleaning hacks
As the weather gets colder and people keep their windows closed at home, dust is more likely to settle on surfaces - but a simple solution could help keep your home cleaner for longer
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The 'lifesaver' air fryer cleaning hack that removes stubborn grease stains
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Air fryers are a kitchen essential for many, but they can be a nightmare to clean - but one woman has discovered a simple hack that will leave your air fryer spotless in minutes
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Exact temperature to set fridge and freezers to save money on energy bills
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As the weather turns colder, many people are starting to think about how to save money on their energy bills in time for winter
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How to permanently remove yellow stains from pillows with expert cleaning tips
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Those unsightly yellow stains on your pillows can be difficult to remove, but cleaning experts have shared a simple hack that will leave your bedding looking as good as new
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