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Most of us Brits like to think we're super clean, but sometimes our techniques mean it's not the case.When we get into certain rhythms we adopt certain practices that may not actually be the best methods. Luckily for us, a professional housekeeper has shared her secret to perfectly cleaning the toilet, so that's one thing we should be able to nail.TikTok user vanesamaro91 said simple mistakes often lead to people missing a key area of the loo. To begin, she said you need to make sure you put gloves on, and then you actually need to remove the toilet seat before doing anything else.She then pops the seat into a shower before spraying it with some bleach cleaner. Once this is done, you can put toilet cleaner down the toilet.You need to give it some time to "allow it work" when you carry o...

A cleaning enthusiast has revealed an easy way to keep your white fabrics gleaming and get rid of stains.Getting white linens stain-free can seem like an impossible task, but fortunately one TikTok user has come up with a simple solution using two items you likely already have in your kitchen, with no white vinegar in sight. The homeaglow_ cleaning account revealed baking soda and lemon juice are your best defences against pesky stains and discolouration.The hack also requires time, patience and sunlight, making it ideal as we head into the summer months."This is the best way to keep your white clothes white and bright," a voiceover said. "You want to start off by soaking your white pieces in boiling water and baking soda."Overnight is great, but 30 minutes to an hour is good enough. Ne...

Health   /   Published: Sat, April 3, 2021HAY FEVER sufferers are all too aware how spring can be the beginning to sore, inflamed, itchy and watery eyes. Nearly 18 million people in the UK each year have an allergic reaction to pollen, but what can be done about it?

A quick search will reveal that other ice cube makers are often pricier than Palinth's offering, such as the HOMCOM model priced at £149.99 at B&Q, or the Costway version reduced from £109.95 to £79.95 at The Range. However, these models may come with additional features.The Palinth ice cube maker enjoys an average score of 4.7 stars from over 100 reviews, which is quite the achievement. Some users are chuffed to bits with how quickly this machine gets the job done. One satisfied customer reported: "It's really quick at making ice. The whole basket is basically full within 1hr."Another happy user chimed in: "Nothing to dislike about this product. It works great. There are two sizes of ice cubes, solid, fairly fast at producing ice, compact quiet machine. Does what it says."A third r...

Cleaning the bathroom can be an arduous task, but one TikTok user has come up with an ingenious way to make the chore quick and easy.Carolina Mccauley has amassed a staggering 2.9million followers posting home hacks to make staying on top of household tasks simple. In a recent clip, she revealed combining white vinegar with dish soap can make bathrooms shine – and she claims it takes just five minutes.Posting to the social network, she said: "How to clean your bathroom in five minutes. Grab a dish wand, fill 50/50 with vinegar and dish soap, clean super fast using only two ingredients."It’ll remove hard water stains and make everything shine again."She captioned the clip, which has been liked thousands of times: "Speed-clean your bathroom with this genius dishwand trick: 50/50 vinegar a...

Having been together for more than a decade, and married for three years, Cameron first fell for his wife in secondary school."I feel like I've changed a lot through my 20s as a person in terms of my values and ambitions," Cameron shared to Reddit.His wife, however, "is very much the same person" she was when they first met. "She has matured, obviously, but her outlook on life is the same as it was back then," he explained."I feel like I'm much more ambitious and I would be more compatible with someone who's thinks in a similar way," Cameron continued.While his wife likes to binge watch TV after work, Cameron would rather spend his time developing a skill."I can't connect with her anymore on an intellectual level," he stated. "I feel like I'm always teaching her stuff, while I never lea...

A Reddit user sparked a heated debate after questioning whether they were wrong to leave their tardy parents behind as a cruise ship set sail without them.The individual took to the popular AmITheA**hole subreddit, seeking opinions on the dilemma that unfolded after their parents, who had gifted them the cruise for their 18th birthday and high school graduation, failed to adhere to the strict departure schedule.Their post detailed the incident: "I graduated from high school back in December. As a gift my parents got me a cruise. It was also for my 18th birthday. It was also a family vacation. We usually stay at all inclusive resorts but I have always wanted to go on a cruise. I told my parents it was different and that if we went on excursions we had to follow the schedule no matter wha...

One woman found a surprisingly affordable way to get a collagen boost - and is now advocating for the 90p item from Marks & Spencer.While many turn to creams and anti-ageing treatments to combat the signs of ageing, her simple trick involves an edible product.Instead of keeping her beauty secrets to herself, content creator Kavita opted to share her unique skincare routine on TikTok.Forget foundation, anti-ageing creams, or even retinol – according to this wellness influencer, the key to her radiant skin is something far more unexpected: chicken bone broth.Showing the M&S packets in the video, the beauty enthusiast told her viewers: “If you want to up your collagen game but you don’t have time to make your own bone broth or it is just too much effort, you need to get these bags ...

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Enjoying a cold coffee just got way cheaper.For all the iced coffee lovers out there, you'll know that replicating the deliciously frothy cold beverage you get from your favourite cafe at home can be a challenge.But a woman has revealed a simple hack that will have you enjoying your own homemade iced coffee with the perfect amount of froth, without needing a fancy coffee machine.All you need is a water bottle, some water, and your go-to instant coffee. In a TikTok video shared by @laurenkeeble089, the woman added a "little bit" of warm water from her tap into the bottom of a plastic water bottle, and then added her instant coffee granules.She used four teaspoons, but you can adjust the amount to your liking.Lauren then added a squeeze of honey - or any other sugar or sweetener you prefe...