Katie Mortram

2 weeks ago | modernliving.jp | Katie Mortram |Ayumi Omori

何かを取り出そうと冷蔵庫のドアを開けた途端、嫌な臭いが立ち込めた経験、誰もが1度や2度はあるでしょう。カビの生えたチーズを捨て忘れた…？あるいは、何かが漏れた…？いずれにしても、決して気持ちのよい瞬間ではありませんよね。臭いがするだけでも嫌なのに、保管していた他のものまで台無しになったら、さらに最悪です。 でも、心配はいりません。冷蔵庫の臭いを取り除く簡単な方法があるんです。さらに、今後この問題を防ぐことができる救世主となる材料もあります。冷蔵庫の臭いに対処するための最高のヒントを、早速見ていきましょう。 なぜ冷蔵庫は臭くなるのか？ チーズが好きな人なら、冷蔵庫がすぐに強烈な臭いで満たされることはご存知でしょう。しかし、それがチーズであれ、ニンニクであれ、忘れられたカビの生えた残り物であれ、臭いは閉め切った冷蔵庫のなかで発生することがほとんどです。また、冷蔵庫には汚れが入り込む隙間がたくさんあります。 臭いを撃退するお助けアイテム 実は、冷蔵庫の嫌な臭いには意外な解決策があります。それは、重曹です。...

2 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Katie Mortram

It turns out that 1 in 4 of us feel embarrassed by the clutter in our homes, so much so that it puts us off having guests over. And when asked what puts us off decluttering, almost half (47%) said they struggle to decide what to get rid of. That’s according to the 2025 Good Housekeeping decluttering survey. It’s not surprising that we feel downcast about making decisions. After all, if there’s memories and sentimentality attached to items, it’s harder to let go.

2 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Katie Mortram

There’s nothing more heartbreaking than opening your jewellery box, only to find your favourite silver necklace has tarnished. Not only has it lost its shine; it can’t be worn without marking your clothes and leaving unsightly stains behind. I’ve had this happen to necklaces, bracelets and earrings. It’s easily done once the silver is exposed to moisture, be it from the shower, perfume or body lotions.

2 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Katie Mortram

I’m a traditionalist when it comes to cleaning my hard floors. My mum taught me with a mop and bucket, which I continued to use while studying at university and still use today – why break the habit of a lifetime, right? I’ve tested all kinds of mops over the years at the GHI, but I admittedly don’t have much experience with hard floor cleaners. So naturally I was a little uneasy around the Bissell CrossWave OmniForce Edge when I first unboxed it in my home.

2 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Katie Mortram

Unwanted smells can build up all over the home; be it in the bathroom, kitchen or bedroom. But one space that tends to pong more than most, is the washing machine. You’ve probably faced this smell at one point or another. It happens because you’ve got the perfect environment for bacteria to grow, thanks to the residual moisture and lack of ventilation. Before you know it, there’s a disgusting musty smell coming from the drum that just won’t go away.