DIY Laundry Prewash
Laundry prewashes are a shadow of what they used to be. Many years ago we had Preen (The Great Unstainer) …
Chemistry at Home
How to get the best from your dishwasher
Dishwashers have two obvious advantages over hand washing – they save us work and they save us water. This second …
When is Soap not Soap?
What an odd question. Surely all the stuff in those little blocks that you buy in supermarkets in the bathroom …
How do I Know if a Chemical is Dangerous? #1
This is a question I get asked a lot. Many people use home-brew cleaning concoctions in the mistaken belief that …
Chemical Myths#1: Bicarb and Vinegar
Without doubt the grandfather of home cleaning myths is the notion that mixing bicarb and vinegar together makes an effective …
Cleaning Whiteboards
One of the most common questions I get asked is how to clean whiteboards, whether it’s permanent markers or whiteboard …
How to Clean Grout
Amongst the most common questions I get asked is “how do I clean grout?” It’s actually pretty easy, if you …
High Pressure Cleaners
Despite what Shannon Lush tells us, sometimes the best cleaner for external surfaces is a high pressure cleaner. What pressure …
The Easy Way to Remove Mould
For years the traditional way to remove mould has been bleach. But there’s a better way. Oven cleaner, believe it …