Hooray for the versatile lemon. Not only does it smell delicious, but thanks to its acidic properties, it’s also effective at tackling pesky messes all around your kitchen. You can use an actual lemon half, just the juice, or a mix of lemon and warm water to achieve … [Read more...] about Clean your taps
How to Clean Things
How to Clean Stainless Steel
I confess that I like the look of my stainless steel kitchenware. It's bright, it's shiny, it sparkles! And it stays bright, shiny and sparkly until I decide to cook something in a stainless steel pot or pan. I have a simple choice here. . Luckily, stainless steel is … [Read more...] about How to Clean Stainless Steel
How to Clean Crystal
I don't why I still keep my crystal wine glasses. Nostalgia, I suppose. It's been a long time since I actually used them but I take them out of the cupboard regularly and wash them, you never know when the Queen might drop over for a small glass of sherry. Always wash … [Read more...] about How to Clean Crystal
How to Clean the Oven
Some people always have shiny clean ovens. My neighbour, Voula, who cooks meals for six, never seems to have a spot in her oven while I get splatters every time I turn mine on. Cleaning is always a tedious task and if you ever needed proof of that, have a look at … [Read more...] about How to Clean the Oven
How to Clean the Sink
My sink holds dirty dishes and standing rinsing water. I clean the cat's bowls in there too. So, every day waste accumulates in and on the surface of my sink resulting in stains, odours, and creating a cozy little haven for germs. The detergent and water that flows … [Read more...] about How to Clean the Sink
How to Clean the Fridge
If there's one thing that reveals your true self - it's your fridge. Mine is always higgledy-piggledy with heaven knows what in coloured containers or concealed in plastic wrap. But it's almost clean. The best thing about cleaning your fridge is getting, apart from a … [Read more...] about How to Clean the Fridge
Cleaning Chopping Boards
Let's face it your chopping board gets really grotty. And smelly! No wonder your kitchen cutting board smells, you use it to chop onions, garlic, cut raw and cooked meat and chicken, and prepare fish. It's going to end up a prime breeding ground for germs … [Read more...] about Cleaning Chopping Boards
Potato Peel for Cleaning Pots
Don't throw out your potato peelings. I'm sure you put them aside for the compost anyway, but you have to see this to believe it, potato peel has a sort of miraculous effect in a dirty pot or pan. If you've tried everything and that nasty burned stain inside your … [Read more...] about Potato Peel for Cleaning Pots
Cleaning with Lemons
Cleaning with Lemons leaves a beautiful clean and fresh smell around the house. Freshen up your dishwasher by cutting a lemon in half and popping one or both halves in the cutlery rack. Clean and deodorise your chopping boards by rubbing them with lemon … [Read more...] about Cleaning with Lemons
How to Make Washing Powder
Cath makes enough washing powder for a year for about $10. It depends on how much washing you do of course, but I reckon this should last me at least 6 months and that's a substantial saving! Instructions and Ingredients to make the washing powder 1 bar soap, … [Read more...] about How to Make Washing Powder
How to Make Wool Wash
It's simple to make your own wool wash and then you have the added advantage of knowing exactly what's in it. I copied this down from Martha Gardener years ago. 2 cups of grated soap (I like the old fashioned Velvet) 1/2 cup methylated spirits 1 tablespoon … [Read more...] about How to Make Wool Wash
Guests arriving in 30 mins
You've just received notice that Guests are on their way to see you. The house is a mess. Don't panic. You can quickly fix the places that guests go - your entry, your bathroom, your kitchen, your lounge How long before your guests arrive? You have 30 minutes … [Read more...] about Guests arriving in 30 mins
How to Clean with Toothpaste
Toothpaste is mainly made of water, abrasives and detergents. It's a cleaning agent in itself. You can clean your iron as well your teeth with a gentle scrub. How to clean your Iron with Toothpaste Use toothpaste to rub off the starch which slows your iron and can … [Read more...] about How to Clean with Toothpaste
How to Clean your Carpet without Chemicals
Cyrus the Great loved carpets. He took his hundreds of thick rugs from Babylon to the grave. But what happened if he spilled yogurt on a carpet? Who cleaned up the stains of eggplant stew? Was there a special servant to clean the stains from orange juice, lamb with … [Read more...] about How to Clean your Carpet without Chemicals
Don’t cry over spilled sherry
When you spill sherry on your lounge chair - hide it with a new cushion cover. See this? Simple. I have a couple of old bedcovers from the big double bed. I use those as sofa throws and people always comment on how nice my couch looks. If you're handy with the … [Read more...] about Don’t cry over spilled sherry