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Does all your jewellery turn brown no matter how expensive it is? Although a lot of people experience discolouration of jewellery or skin with cheap items, certain people also see an effect on their silver or white gold jewellery. The answer to your problems could lie in a number of things, be it the quality of the jewellery you are buying or the chemicals in your skin. Make sure you know why your jewellery starts to tarnish and discover simple ways to fix tarnished jewellery. (more…)

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Marble is made up of limestone that has re-crystallised due to pressure and heat. It has a slightly translucent surface that reflects light and is not easily damaged because it is such a durable material. As durable as it is, though, it is not immune to stains or absorbing dirt if it is not treated with care. Every marble restoration job should begin with a thorough cleaning session. Read on for some cleaning tips as well as how to deal with stains. (more…)

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If you’re planning to sell your house, consider giving it a spring-clean and fixing up those niggly little things that need some work before you put it on show. To make it more inviting to potential buyers, you could also make your kitchen looks warm and inviting. Use plants to bring a feeling of freshness to strategic areas and let in the light. As for the exterior of the house, first impressions do count so be sure to mow the lawn and see to the garden. (more…)

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It is imperative that your bedding is cleaned on a regular basis. Although it is easy to pop everything in the washing machine, what do we do with our pillows? Some of them can be washed in the machine, but others have to be hand washed. It is important to check the label of each pillow to establish this before washing. (more…)

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Most of us cannot go without having a bath, brushing our teeth or changing a pair of underpants for a long period of time. The idea of germs and bacteria building up is enough to put anyone off. Yet when it comes to our gadgets, which we also use on a daily basis, we seldom or never clean them. A day in the life of a mobile can be quite grimy. Just think how many surfaces it has been placed on, how many ears it has covered and how many hands it has passed through. (more…)

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Cleaning windows has to be one of the most physically draining of all household chores. Even though many of us love the light it provides, the task of cleaning windows can take hours and those hard to reach places can really put a strain on your back. By using the correct tools and cleaning solutions, this task need not be so time consuming and you will be able to enjoy a streak-free view sooner than you think. (more…)

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Brits have been barbecuing in record numbers to take advantage of the good weather. But all that barbecuing means your grill can get very grimy – quickly. Many people think that grills don’t need cleaning as any nasties are killed by high temperatures while old food is burnt off. But cooking on old grease and bits of burnt food isn’t a recipe for a great barbecue. Plus, cleaning your grill will cut down on excess smoke. Here’s how. (more…)

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Getting into the habit of juicing requires getting into the less appealing habit of cleaning it. ‘The world must be littered with unused juicers,’ says Nigel Slater. ‘For every one in daily use there must be three left on bottom shelves, tucked behind the pasta machine next to the bread maker. There is a jolly good reason for this.’ Slater suggests that it’s never ‘easy ‘ to clean a juicer but that it’s easier if you know how. (more…)

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The average person spends a third of their life sleeping. This means we spend about 180,000 hours in bed throughout our lives! Even though we spend so much time in it, our bed is something we often neglect. We shed skin cells, oils and hair when we sleep, and dust mites can become a problem – especially if you suffer from allergies. Cleaning your bedding often and ensuring that you have a clean mattress is a must. (more…)

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An ugly brown stain on your otherwise stunning white carpet or a splash of red wine on your new blouse can really ruin a good purchase and cause a great loss of money. There are many old wives’ tales about how to get rid of stains by using simple household ingredients. But do any of these theories actually work or is it all down to a good household detergent and some old-fashioned elbow grease? (more…)