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White vinegar and baking soda are holy grail items in many cleaning cupboards, but one woman found they weren't making her clothes look any brighter - but cleaning enthusiasts had the answer

There's a variety of methods that the professionals adopt to keep towels lasting longer and you probably have a few of the products in your kitchen and cleaning cupboard already

When weeds such as dandelions start to flourish in your garden, particularly in gravel, it can be incredibly tricky to get rid of. However, white vinegar paired with two other items can help banish them

This sink-unblocking hack isn't just incredibly quick to clear any blockage without a plunger, it also will only cost you a mere £2 - and the best part is, it's expert-approved

If you have found foxes are regularly digging up your garden beds and keeping you up at night, these six smells will act as a natural deterrent because the animals absolutely hate them

In the UK we know it's safe to drink tap water, but according to a little-known piece of government advice, there's a mistake some people might be making that could cause health issues

Gemma Markland spent months transforming every room in her four-bedroom house in Wigan until it was the perfect shade of pink - and her husband, Kyle, laughs at her due to the extreme lengths she goes to

When you are carefully packing your children's lunch boxes make sure that you never pop any of these five hazardous foods inside, an expert paediatrician has warned

Experts have warned that bedding needs to be ideally washed weekly, otherwise you'll start to experience issues in the bedroom, and you may not be sleeping very soundly

Mark Bonito and Sophie Why spent two months converting a former ambulance into an adorable home they use to get away and explore the 'most beautiful places' on offer

A mum has shared her 'game-changing' stain removal hack that melts away marks left on mattresses - and it'll even work on those pesky fake tan stains that are a nightmare to remove

A shopper has come up with a sneaky tactic to slow down staff at the checkout - but some customers have been left outraged by the method, even suggesting they should be banned from the supermarket

This is the exact date on which you should give your lawn a mow after the cold winter months, and some expert-approved tips from a gardener on how to cut grass just right

Nailing the perfect fried egg every time isn't easy, but celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has shared a secret trick that will guarantee your eggs are tasty every time

An expert has revealed that there is one easy hack utilising a tea towel that can help properly dry the contents of your dishwasher after you have run a cycle - leaving glassware sparkling

You might think baking paper is a pretty easy-to-use kitchen tool that helps prevent food from sticking to trays - but it turns out many of us have been using it incorrectly

After sharing a photo of a shower head clogged with limescale and grime, a woman was told to bin it rather than clean - but she defied the critics and revealed how she'd performed the apparent miracle

A cleaning guru says there are five home hack trends that people should avoid - they could be dangerous to your skin or could cause damage to your plumbing or furniture

A professional cleaner thought a 'gross toilet' in a house she'd been asked to work on would have to be dumped - but she managed to get the monstrosity sparkling again thanks to an unlikely item

Using salt or vinegar as weedkiller is a distant memory, as keen gardeners discover an amazing alternative that is an incredibly easy way to get rid of weeds - and it's pet-friendly

Cleaning mould off walls, windows, furniture, and bathrooms can be a nightmare and unpleasant task, but a bathroom expert has come up with the ultimate tips to free your home from the pesky fungus

A mum has been dubbed a 'genius' after sharing a hack that ensures you won't damage the car next to you if you're parked in a tight spot next to another vehicle

Slugs and snails can wreak havoc on your garden plants, particularly in wet weather, but one expert has the perfect solution to keep them at bay - and it costs just pennies

A woman has left cleaning fans gobsmacked after uncovering a little-known washing machine drawer feature that revolutionised the tedious task of cleaning the nooks and crannies

Property Ladder star Sarah Beeny has taken to Instagram to reveal her unusual dishwasher hack - and fans are horrified. Sarah Beeny's husband has jokingly called the star 'untenable to live with'