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Many households struggle to maintain freshness during winter months, with mould developing more rapidly and windows typically remaining closed. However, a professional cleaner has revealed his top five cleaning products you 'should be using more of' to help keep your property fresh.Doctor Dust Cleaning, who boasts 43,800 followers on Instagram, routinely uses the platform to share his expert cleaning advice with enthusiasts. In his most recent post, he highlighted the 'cleaning products your home isn't using enough'.The cleaner's first recommendation is Dettol. He stated: "Dettol doesn't get enough love, this is an amazing cleaning product."Rather than replacing toilet brushes every three months, the cleaner suggested pouring some Dettol into your toilet brush holder and leaving it ther...

From a dozen red roses to oysters and champagne on ice, Valentine’s Day has always been about the grand romantic gesture. But Gen Z say they have ditched lavish displays of love, with 77% preferring small, sweet acts of devotion, according to new research from Pepsi.The findings suggest people are moving away from Valentine’s Day traditions, with 31% saying they won’t mark the occasion at all this year. Around 40% say they find big displays too intense while a third describe them as “fake”, according to the survey carried out by Pepsi and singles events host Thursday. In fact, just 5% said they genuinely enjoy sweeping, showy expressions of romance.Abi Blears, dating expert at Thursday, said: "The era of the 'Insta-worthy' date is over. Gen Z can smell a staged moment a mile away and th...

A woman shared her thoughts on the Caledonian Sleeper train (Image: JoeDunckley via Getty Images)A traveller has revealed her verdict on the Caledonian Sleeper train following an overnight journey from Edinburgh to London. Jessica Turner turned to TikTok after forking out on the £425 experience, questioning whether the hefty price tag was justified."It's going to take eight hours and I'm already feeling pretty tired, so hopefully I'll get a good night's sleep," she explained in footage filmed at Edinburgh Waverley. Jessica revealed she'd been granted access to the first class lounge from 9pm - a full two hours before departure - having reserved "one of the best cabins". Following complimentary tea and biscuits, she made her way onto the train, accompanied by her mum. READ MORE: 'Banned...

A woman who keeps her cat flap open so her pet can come and go as it likes was staggered after discovering a series of unexplained footprints on her kitchen floor. Ellie Morton, from Stockport, had been away for several nights and left her dad in charge of looking after her cat - and he was the one to stumble upon the puzzling sight."My dad went round to feed my cat and my kitchen looked like this," she began in a video, highlighting the trail of muddy footprints leading to her pet's food dishes. "If anyone knows what animal these prints look like that'd be great." Ellie continued her video, focusing on one of the footprints - which clearly weren't make by a cat. "I'm sorry, what?" she exclaimed, "whose is that?"The prints, marked by notably large sharp claws, seemed to be roughly the s...

Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming, been winter camping or watched the sunset, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed common outdoor activities many Brits haven't tired, which also included skimming stones on a lake or sledging in the snow.Trail running, hiking and stargazing are also among the nature-based activities many are yet to try their hand at. It emerged a third of adults (33%) admitted they basically ‘hibernate’ in winter. The study was commissioned by the first-ever non-alcoholic beer sponsor of the Olympic Winter Games, Corona Cero, as it launches ‘Dear Nature’, a poetic ode to nature. In partnership with skeleton double gold-medallist Lizzy Yarnold, and British Olympians Matt Weston, Billy Major and Katie Ormerod, the video invites communities ...

Gen Z are 'too embarrassed' to approach someone they like in person (Image: Will Ireland/PinPep / SWNS)A new study has revealed that Generation Z dislike online dating, but for many, it’s the only way they know how to find love. A poll of 2,080 adults found that one in 10 (9%) Gen Z adults said they resent online dating, yet 46% say they do not know any other way to find love.It found 78% of under 28s wish they could meet their true love more traditionally, longing for the "olden days" of romance. Two thirds of Gen Z would still prefer to be asked out by someone in person, rather than via text (19%) or social media (6%). A fifth often ditch the apps but then download them again in just a matter of days. Read more: Best Valentine's Day flower delivery services under £50 to beat the rush...

A wholesale Japanese sushi supplier has announced a recall of two of its products from supermarket shelves, after a misprint on the labels. Tanpopo and the Food Standards Agency made the announcement on Friday, February 6, recalling two sushi products as they have been labelled with incorrect use-by dates.This incorrect labelling means that the sushi is not safe to eat. There are two Tanpopo sushi products affected by the recall, as customers are urged not to eat them. The FSA’s risk statement read: “The products listed above have been labelled with incorrect use by dates which makes them unsafe to consume.”Tanpopo Surimi & Avocado Roll - use-by-date February 13, 2026Tanpopo Chicken Katsu Roll - use-by-date February 14, 2026The use-by date can be found on the green label on the fron...

A more apparent heartbeat can be a symptom of one deficiency (Image: boonchai wedmakawand via Getty Images)'Noticeable heartbeats' and 'paler than usual skin' could be signs of a prevalent deficiency. Despite resulting in 57,000 emergency admissions annually in the UK, this deficiency is often avoidable and manageable, NHS guidelines warn.The issue of focus is iron deficiency anaemia, typically triggered by blood loss, pregnancy, or inadequate dietary intake, among other factors. Online NHS advice also warns that fatigue, breathlessness, and headaches may indicate this deficiency, though it's crucial to seek a formal diagnosis. "To check if you have iron deficiency anaemia, your GP will ask you about your lifestyle and medical history," online NHS guidance states. "The GP will usually d...

Popular Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee items have been urgently recalled from customers due to the danger they pose. The animated characters are hugely popular with children and feature on a range of products.However, a number of Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee items have been recalled years after they were made. Ladybird books featuring the two characters pose a choking risk to children. Four of the affected items feature Peppa Pig, while one features Hey Duggee.They were printed in 2020 and 2021 in the UK, but present a choking risk due to small parts that can come off the books. The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a product recall notice.They warned: "The products present a risk of choking as the glitter varnish finish on the cover can lift and flake off, creating small parts. ...

A mum was amazed by the change in her daughter after taking her iPhone away (Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images)A mother has revealed how her household dynamics have shifted dramatically since she took her daughter's iPhone and gave her a basic flip phone instead. Becca Farley, a mum-of-two in her 20s, made the bold move after observing her 12-year-old using social media in 'not a very appropriate way'.The concerned parent said she became particularly alarmed after witnessing a decline in her daughter's mental health and noticing she was perpetually holed up in her bedroom, showing little interest in anything beyond her mobile device. Following a frank discussion with her daughter, Becca swapped the smartphone, which was packed with social media applications, for a flip phone.Becca expl...