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8 surprising things you can clean with denture tablets: from toilets to tea-stained mugs

Cleaning experts have revealed the inventive ways you can use denture tablets to clean your home for dazzling results

Woman & Home

'Opening shift' cleaning method to your morning routine is the secret to a more productive day, say organising experts

From now on, start the day with a sense of achievement

Ideal Home

Here’s the best way to dry laundry without a tumble dryer

Cleaning expert Sarah Dempsey says it is a cost that can easily be reduced

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How to wash a weighted blanket the right way – to protect it and your washing machine from damage

A step-by-step guide to the best way to wash a weighted blanket

Ideal Home

4 surprising things you can clean with a tennis ball, according to the professionals

Put your tennis balls to good use with these top tips

Ideal Home

How to store baubles without a storage box - 5 household items that will store ornaments safely for next year

Keep your baubles safe and secure, ready for Christmas 2025

Ideal Home

What is the 'packing party' decluttering method? This intense approach that will banish clutter for good

Think of this as a step beyond Carrie Bradshaw's moving flat wardrobe montage

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How to soften bedding – 5 methods experts use to maintain super soft duvet covers and pillowcases

Wave goodbye to scratchy, cardboard bed sheets.

Ideal Home

6 dirty things professional cleaners notice first in a kitchen — and how you can tackle them in a hurry

Use these tips for a pristine kitchen

Ideal Home

How to get wax out of a carpet: cleaning experts share their foolproof methods

Finding a pool of wax on your carpet can strike a chord of fear in the best of us however with these expert-recommended steps you'll never have to panic again

Woman & Home

Should I open windows when cooking in winter? Experts share the pros, cons and alternatives to try

We asked our experts whether it's better to have windows open when cooking, or not

Ideal Home

How to clean a kitchen sink drain - expert-approved steps to remove build-up and bad smells

Clear any blockages and freshen up your sink plughole using kitchen cupboard staples

Ideal Home

How to clean matt kitchen cupboards – this is how the experts tackle fingerprints, streaks and dust

Top tips to keep your matt kitchen cupboards looking chic

Ideal Home

The 6 things you should be cleaning with malt vinegar – and what you should avoid

The tangy condiment can be great for cleaning, but only on some surfaces

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Woman & Home

Are you unknowingly making these common vacuuming mistakes every time you clean?

Cleaning experts have shared the most common vacuuming mistakes that people make on a weekly basis

Ideal Home

How cleaning professionals remove cutlery scratches from plates – and the star product is less than £3

Can you get cutlery scratches from plates? Cleaning pros share their top 3 products to make your dishes look like new

Woman & Home

Why does my room smell when I vacuum? Cleaning experts reveal what causes this unpleasant occurrence

Feeling perturbed by an unpleasant smell when vacuuming? We spoke to experts about what is causing it and how to stop it

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You're probably washing your towels the wrong way — here's how to do it right

The dos and don’ts of keeping your towels clean but as fluffy and absorbent as the day you bought them

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Ideal Home

Experts reveal the areas everyone forgets to clean in their living room – what has been slipping your mind?

It's time to face up to those forgotten spots

Woman & Home

Are you guilty of forgetting to clean this bedroom item? Experts say we should be cleaning it weekly

Are you missing this key item when doing your weekly chores? Doing so could leave your bedroom at risk of unwanted bacterial growth

Ideal Home

The 7 spots you’re forgetting to clean in the bedroom – but experts say you really shouldn’t

How many are you missing?

Ideal Home

Beer is a surprising but effective cleaning product recommended by experts – 5 ways you can use it

It works wonders on tea stains

Woman & Home

How to clean a glass oven door with baking soda: 5 steps to gently remove grease

5 simple steps for cleaning a glass oven door to cut through cooked-on grease and food spills

Ideal Home

How to clean roller blinds – 3 easy ways to keep your blinds spotless and dust-free

How to clean roller blinds for a spotless, dust-free result with things you already have at home

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How to clean a linen sofa to keep it in pristine condition – even in a busy family home

Say goodbye to water marks and stains, once and for all

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