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From cleaning and gardening hacks to important health and safety strategies, these are the tricks you never knew you needed.

The ‘quickest kettle cleaning hack’ you’ll wish you knew sooner

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A smart hack to remove yellow stains from your pillows

A smart hack to remove yellow stains from your pillows

Even if you have pillow covers underneath your pillow cases, you may have noticed the yellowing can still occur. Many people simply toss the pillow and buy a new one when this occurs however, there is a solution. It'll work like a charm!

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Seven simple ways to make your washing machine run better

Seven simple ways to make your washing machine run better

These seven quick tips can keep your washing machines running better for longer.

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Five delicious foods you can easily make in an air fryer

Five delicious foods you can easily make in an air fryer

Some of these goodies would otherwise require an oven and a lot of prep time!

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The pros and cons of an air fryer

The pros and cons of an air fryer

This modern appliance has been life-changing, but is it worth it?

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Top tips for washing towels and keeping them in great condition for longer

Top tips for washing towels and keeping them in great condition for longer

Changing the way you wash your towels could make them fluffier, softer and longer lasting.

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Handy guide to what’s safe and what’s not safe for the dishwasher

Handy guide to what’s safe and what’s not safe for the dishwasher

Some things simply have to be hand washed, unfortunately.

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Smart trick for a fresh-smelling bathroom

Smart trick for a fresh-smelling bathroom

There are heaps of chemical sprays from the automatic diffuser to a wall plug in or the can type you can spray with.

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How to thoroughly clean your washing machine to avoid mould

How to thoroughly clean your washing machine to avoid mould

Washing machines can gather a lot of dirt and grime over time so it's essential to give it a good deep clean every now and then.

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Dishwasher dilemma solved: The one simple trick that could save you time, space, and your sanity

Dishwasher dilemma solved: The one simple trick that could save you time, space, and your sanity

Done with playing dishwasher Tetris every time you load your dishes? Don't stress – home hack expert Anita Birges has just revealed a game-changing method to maximise your dishwasher space.

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Easy ways to save money on beauty treatments

Easy ways to save money on beauty treatments

Looking good doesn't have to break the bank! Here are some simple ways to make big savings on beauty treatments.

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Get rid of pet hair once and for all with this cheap household solution

Get rid of pet hair once and for all with this cheap household solution

We all know the benefits of owning a pet, but managing the piles of fur they shed can be a challenge. Thankfully, one dog lover has found the perfect household item to quickly clean up that pesky hair.

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Quick and easy trick to peel garlic without getting your hands messy

Quick and easy trick to peel garlic without getting your hands messy

Peeling garlic can be a smelly task – you end up with garlic all over your hands and it's very fiddly. But this simple tip might see you peeling your garlic without using a knife, or getting your hands dirty!

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Win the war over bathroom soap scum with this cheap and easy solution

Win the war over bathroom soap scum with this cheap and easy solution

Very few people love cleaning their bathrooms and even fewer like cleaning off soap scum build up. So if you're struggling to remove that soapy residue look no further because a cleaning expert has got your back.

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Six alternative uses for cotton tips

Six alternative uses for cotton tips

They're not great for cleaning out your ears, but there are other ways you can put them to use.

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