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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Shoppers hail electric spin scrubber a 'game changer' for fast and easy cleaning

The Leebein Electric Spin Scrubber is currently on sale for £29.97, praised by shoppers for making home cleaning significantly faster and easier.

Mar 2 • 10:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why More People Are Putting a Sponge in Their Washing Machines: The Viral Trick That Improves Your Clothes

A viral trick involving the addition of a sponge in washing machines is gaining popularity as it helps to capture lint, hair, and debris during the wash cycle.

Feb 27 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

DID YOU KNOW? ⟩ How often should you replace the toilet brush

A microbiologist from America warns that old and worn bristles may lose their cleaning power, making regular replacement of toilet brushes essential.

Feb 27 • 13:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Orange Peel: What This Secret Formula in the Microwave Is For

This article discusses a simple and cost-effective method using orange peels to eliminate unpleasant odors from microwaves.

Feb 26 • 20:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Households urged to spray 1 household item on doors before March

Experts recommend spraying vinegar on doors to maintain a pest-free home as insects become active in spring.

Feb 24 • 07:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Suddenly Guests Are Coming? Make Your Home Guest-Ready in Just 15 Minutes

The article provides quick tips for cleaning and organizing your home in just 15 minutes when unexpected guests are about to arrive.

Feb 24 • 02:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Boiling orange peels and vinegar: why it is recommended and what it is for

The article discusses the benefits of using boiled orange peels and vinegar as a natural disinfectant for home cleaning.

Feb 23 • 22:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

£9 vacuum 'does everything big model can't' and is a 'game-changer' for cleaning

A £9 handheld vacuum is being highlighted as a cost-effective alternative to more expensive models, praised for its effective cleaning capabilities, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

Feb 23 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Clean Monday in Pontus: The Housewife's Duties and the Customs of the Day

Clean Monday in Pontus involved extensive cleaning and preparation for Lent by housewives, contrasting with modern celebrations.

Feb 23 • 10:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: 5 unexpected cleaning secrets hiding in your home right now

This article reveals five surprising cleaning tricks that utilize common household items for effective cleaning.

Feb 22 • 22:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I removed damp smell from my towels with 59p kitchen staple - they've never been fresher

A household hack using a common kitchen item has successfully eliminated the musty smell from towels that have been dried indoors.

Feb 20 • 02:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Forget expensive cleaners! Shine your home floor with these kitchen items

The article discusses using simple kitchen items to achieve a shiny floor without the need for expensive cleaners.

Feb 19 • 15:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Advice from the Family Trio: My son never tidies his room. Should I do it?

A parent seeks advice on how to handle their 8-year-old son's refusal to tidy his room, which creates conflict due to the room's proximity to the parents' space.

Feb 19 • 15:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Mop Sets Tested: Which Floor Mop is the Best?

A review from Süddeutsche Zeitung evaluates eight different mop systems by professional cleaning staff to determine the best floor mop available.

Feb 19 • 14:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Comfortable, fast and efficient: the dispenser brush that is sweeping through Amazon

A new bathroom brush with a dispenser, priced under 20 euros, is gaining popularity on Amazon for its innovative design and functionality.

Feb 19 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Six ways to use lemons when cleaning - from whitening clothes to removing limescale

The article highlights six effective ways to use lemons as a natural cleaning agent in various household tasks.

Feb 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Hours left to get £38 steam mop that shoppers say is 'by far the best'

Asda is offering a limited-time discount on the Shark Steam Mop, reducing its price from £60 to £38, highlighting its efficiency in household cleaning.

Feb 18 • 09:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Washing curtains with a spoonful of sugar: why they recommend doing it

Experts suggest adding a spoonful of sugar when washing curtains to prevent wrinkling and enhance their appearance.

Feb 17 • 19:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Miguel Assal, emergency expert, warns about two cleaning products you should never mix: 'You can die'

Emergency expert Miguel Assal warns about the dangers of mixing household cleaning products like bleach and ammonia, which can produce toxic gases that pose severe health risks.

Feb 17 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Heat periods require special care in household cleaning

The article highlights the importance of household cleaning during heat periods, emphasizing the reliability of Dragão cleaning products in Brazilian homes.

Feb 16 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Weight Loss Pens and Bets Are Already Taking Up Space in the Budget for Food, Beverages, Hygiene, and Cleaning

Brazilians are allocating less of their budgets to essential fast-moving consumer goods due to the rise of non-traditional expenditures like weight loss pens and betting services.

Feb 15 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Tackle stubborn mattress stains by rubbing them with common household product

A cleaning expert shares a simple method for removing stubborn mattress stains using everyday household items.

Feb 15 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Whiten badly stained grout with 67p natural item Mrs Hinch is obsessed with

Cleaning guru Mrs Hinch shares an affordable and effective natural method for whitening stained grout.

Feb 15 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Burnt-on grease stains melted off my oven tray in 15 minutes when I used 1 godsend item

A cleaning product effectively removed stubborn burnt-on grease from oven trays in just 15 minutes without the need for scrubbing.

Feb 14 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is the purpose of pouring lemon water down the drains and why it is recommended

Pouring water with lemon into drains is a common household practice in the United States, recommended for basic home maintenance.

Feb 11 • 12:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

It is necessary to change these 6 things in the house quickly, otherwise there will be damage

The article emphasizes the importance of regularly changing or cleaning common household items to prevent health risks from bacteria and dirt accumulation.

Feb 10 • 15:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Ecovacs Robotics Automates the Entire House: From Windows to the Garden

Ecovacs Robotics is expanding its product line to include automated devices for various cleaning tasks around the house, including robotic lawnmowers and window cleaning robots.

Feb 10 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I asked experts what should never go in the dishwasher - 7 items will be ruined

Experts identify seven kitchen items that should never be placed in the dishwasher to avoid damage.

Feb 9 • 11:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

A professional cleaner identifies a common mistake that you should "never" make when dusting

A professional cleaner highlights the importance of the right techniques and tools for effective dusting, emphasizing that a microfiber cloth should not be wet when dusting to avoid spreading dust.

Feb 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Never more stink from the toilet: You only need one spoon of what we all throw in the trash

A simple trick using coffee grounds can eliminate unpleasant odors from toilets caused by stagnant water.

Feb 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What is the purpose of mixing vinegar with salt and why is it recommended?

Mixing vinegar with salt is a well-known household practice recommended for its various domestic uses, especially in cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Feb 7 • 12:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Test yourself: do you know the most important household tasks as easily as water - achieving 11/11 makes you a true master of household skills

An article from Ilta-Sanomat invites readers to take a quiz on essential household skills, emphasizing that a perfect score reflects true mastery in domestic tasks.

Feb 7 • 10:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I use 1 natural item to soften hard towels and clean 3 areas around my home – not vinegar

The article highlights the benefits of using citric acid as an effective and versatile natural cleaning alternative for household tasks such as softening towels and cleaning various surfaces.

Feb 7 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

How to clean air fryer and stop grease from building up in the first place

Experts share tips on cleaning air fryers effectively to avoid stubborn grease buildup.

Feb 6 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Remove soap scum from shower when you use 2 common items

Cleaning soap scum from the shower can be simplified by using two common household items according to cleaning enthusiasts online.

Feb 5 • 15:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Many pour this down the drain, but actually cause great damage: It can damage pipes and contaminate water

The article discusses how many household cleaning products that are often poured down drains can cause significant harm by damaging plumbing and contaminating water supplies.

Feb 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What is the use of boiling orange peels with vinegar and why is it recommended?

Boiling orange peels with vinegar is a common household practice in the United States, associated with food waste utilization and simple cleaning routines.

Feb 4 • 12:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Skirting boards will be free from scuff marks if one item is used when cleaning

The article discusses how using a specific cleaning item can prevent scuff marks on skirting boards that are often overlooked during cleaning routines.

Feb 4 • 11:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why it is recommended to put a cup of vinegar in your washing machine

The article discusses the benefits of adding a cup of vinegar to your washing machine to enhance laundry cleanliness, detailing a step-by-step guide for the process.

Feb 4 • 00:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The simple Japanese trick to keep the house dust-free that will take you five minutes a day

This article discusses a simple and effective Japanese method to keep your house free of dust in just five minutes of daily effort.

Feb 3 • 13:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Annoying furniture marks disappear from the carpet in no time! Help comes from two household items

Former winner of 'The Great British Bake Off', Nancy Birtwhistle, shares a simple and effective tip to remove furniture marks from carpets using just two common household items.

Feb 2 • 19:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Are clothes not clean even after washing in the washing machine? These mistakes could be the reason

The article discusses common mistakes that lead to clothes not being cleaned properly in a washing machine and offers simple solutions.

Feb 2 • 16:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Everyday household item poses huge mould risk and we all have it in our homes

A common household item, often overlooked in cleaning routines, has been identified as a significant source of mould and allergens in homes.

Jan 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The End of Roomba: The Robot That Cleaned Homes but Got Lost in the Dust of Competition

The article discusses the rise and fall of Roomba, a groundbreaking home cleaning robot that redefined household cleaning but ultimately struggled against fierce competition.

Jan 15 • 11:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Cleaning your home with vinegar? Expert reveals 5 places where you should never use it

An expert warns against using vinegar in five specific areas of your home, despite its popularity as a natural cleaning agent.

Jan 14 • 15:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Washing dishes without effort.. Are you wasting your time and water without benefit?

This article discusses the effectiveness of soaking dishes before washing them and whether it truly saves time and water.

Jan 13 • 16:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

White vinegar should 'never' be used to clean five areas of your home

A cleaning expert warns that using white vinegar on certain household surfaces and appliances can cause damage, urging caution with its use despite its popularity as a natural cleaner.

Jan 13 • 16:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dyson WashG1 could see households ditch the mop for good as spills cleaned in seconds

Dyson's new WashG1 floor cleaner combines the functionality of a vacuum and mop, allowing users to clean spills quickly and efficiently without traditional mopping.

Jan 13 • 14:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Dirtier than toilet bowls: These ten items in the house are rarely cleaned and are a real breeding ground for dangerous bacteria

Many household items, often overlooked during cleaning, harbor dangerous bacteria even more than toilet bowls, according to cleanliness expert Jessica Ek.

Jan 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Most people incorrectly load the dishwasher - this is the only right way that actually cleans the dishes and saves you time

Most dishwasher users do not load their dishwashers correctly, leading to misunderstandings as everyone has their own 'tried and true' method of stacking.

Jan 11 • 11:27 UTC

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