Cleaning Tips & Home Hacks

Laundry is one of those unavoidable tasks in life, I don't know anyone who really enjoys it. It's certainly something the EHT team have been bemoaning for quite some time. If you also dread laundry day make sure you explore these 18 ways to make it as painless and efficient as possible.

Are you sick of seeing your beloved houseplants dying? Then it's time to get clued up on houseplant care. In our article is everything there is to know about caring for houseplants, including how much to water them, how much light they need, and even causes of wilting and browning. Become a house plant pro today!

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Never mind your fish and chips - there are loads of amazing household uses for vinegar you should learn too! Today we're sharing the magic of white vinegar with you, and showing you how it can clean everything from toilets to jewellery and so much more. Check out these uses and change the way you see vinegar!

Are those funny shapes on clothes labels a mystery to you? Today we're helping you get clued up by revealing the meaning of each and every laundry symbol out there. We'll cover washing symbols, tumble dry symbols, ironing symbols and even dry cleaning symbols so you never ruin your clothes again! Get washing smart NOW!

Looking for some simple slime recipes? From glitter slime to foam slime, we've got you covered! Today we're sharing the best tips and tricks for making slime that kids will love. We've even included some handy clean-up tips to make these recipes parent-friendly too! Ready to get messy? Let's get stuck into the slime...

Have you discovered all the uses for rubbing alcohol? There are SO many to try in our terrific new blog post. Rubbing alcohol (or surgical spirit) can be used for cleaning glasses, sticky substances, deodorising shoes, fixing broken blusher and MUCH more. Read our article to uncover the secrets of this everyday item!

Have you ever tried cleaning with baking soda? Despite popular belief, you don't need harsh chemicals to get your home sparkling. Also known as bicarbonate of soda, it makes a great natural cleaner. Discover how easy it is to clean your bathroom, kitchen and even living room with this product - the results are AMAZING!

Don't leave shoes lying around! Discover sensational shoe storage ideas and get tidy once and for all. We're sharing shoe rack ideas, under the bed shoe storage, under the stair shoe storage and much more besides. Pick up some shoe storage boxes and check out our article - we'll have your home spotless in no time!

If your radiator isn't working, you need to know the basics of how to bleed a radiator. From helping you diagnose the problem, to finding the best alternatives for a radiator bleed key, we're sharing our super simple, step-by-step guide to help you get it right the first time. Let's get started...

Think you know how to clean a kettle? You don't need to buy costly limescale treatments when it's easy to make your own with cheap ingredients. Today we're sharing how you can use vinegar, lemon, baking soda, or coca cola to effectively clean and descale your kettle. Get started and save yourself time and money!

Spiders in the house - YIKES! Today we're showing you hot to get rid of spiders for good by sharing 17 home remedies to keep them out of the home. There are so many solutions, including certain essential oils, fruit and natural products. Check out our blog post to discover how to keep your home spider-free today!

Wondering how to get rid of silverfish? You're in luck. Today we're sharing the top methods for banishing silverfish bugs from your home, including natural home remedies. Whether they're in your closet, your bathroom, your basement, we've got the solution to getting rid of them for good! Get started now...

Spring cleaning doesn't have to be hard work! With a few spring cleaning tips, you can save yourself time, money and elbow grease. From cleaning your mattress and carpets, to make your windows sparkle, we're showing you how easy they can be if you know the right shortcuts. What are you waiting for? Get started today!

Do you know about all of the wonderful uses for Bar Keepers Friend? Whether you've never heard of Bar Keepers Friend before, or you're looking for some new ways to clean with it, you've come to the right place! From shining shower doors to making your hob look brand new, read on and get inspired today...