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6 days ago | 
inkl.com | Ottilie Blackhall
Here, professional cleaners have spilled their best cleaning tips so you can get your stainless steel sparkling in no time. How to clean stainless steel like a proBefore you start cleaning stainless steel, check the manufacturer's instructions. There are several stainless steel grades on the market, and some are more durable than others, meaning that some can withstand harsher cleaning products better than others.
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6 days ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall
June is the best time of year to open the windows and doors and let fresh air and bright sunlight flood our home. However, all this natural light shows up a lot of dust and dirt that may have been missed during spring. It's also, unfortunately, prime time for pollen and pests to infiltrate our homes.
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall
Bug season is well and truly upon us, and, if you're not a fan of using harsh chemicals to keep them at bay, the summer months can truly feel like an ongoing battle. Luckily, though, say our expert entomologists, bug repellent fans are a non-toxic and odorless solution to keep your surroundings bug-free. Here, they share how and where to use them, and which common pests they'll work most effectively for.
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall
One of the first things we do when the weather warms up is open our windows. It's a quick, cost-efficient, and fuss-free way to cool down your bedroom at night. However, our pest pros warn that you may well be inviting pests into your home. That's why they recommend using a $13 pest screen from Amazon, also known as window limiters, especially at night. Here, they share their tips for using these tools to keep bugs out of a bedroom when sleeping with an open window.
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall
After spending time painstakingly ironing your clothes, there's nothing more infuriating than getting them off the hanger to wear and finding that they're creased once more. But, how can you stop this from happening? The answer couldn't be more unassuming. In fact, you probably pop them in your recycling bin weekly – toilet paper tubes.
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall
For most of us, cleaning the bathroom is a job we'd rather skip, especially when it comes to tackling tricky limescale. But, as we all well know, the longer limescale is left, the harder it becomes to shift, especially if you prefer not to use harsh chemicals. The unexpected hero for getting this oft-procrastinated job done, that's also natural, non-toxic, and affordable? Cleaning limescale with grapefruit. I tested out this non-toxic cleaning supply, and it's safe to say I have some mixed opinions.
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall
In my home, we've always used a washing-up bowl, filling it up and then periodically washing our dishes, mugs, and glasses once the sink is full. For this reason, I've never even considered doing anything different. It was only after a recent conversation on the Homes & Gardens group chat that sparked debate over whether you should, or really shouldn't, use a washing-up bowl that I started thinking – have I been wrong all along?
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall
Limescale is one of the trickiest areas in the bathroom to tackle – but a quick search and scroll on Reddit will quickly reveal that you're not alone in your struggles. In fact, nearly everyone will have dealt with this problem area at one time or another. Luckily, that means there is a whole host of tried-and-tested Reddit shower limescale solutions for us to learn from.
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1 week ago | 
msn.com | Ottilie Blackhall
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall
You've probably heard of both, but what are the crucial differences between a bedbug vs. cockroach? Though the smallest roach is the same size as an average bed bug, knowing the difference between the two is essential when tackling an infestation. As our pest pros say, both are hardy, resilient, and adaptable pests who thrive in warm homes filled with food sources. But, importantly, their differences go beyond their appearance and size.
