Dirty Talk

if using a dishwasher add a few tablespoons of vinegar to the dishwater, it will cut through the grease.

To clean any spills in the oven, sprinkle with automatic dishwasher powder, cover with wet paper towels let stand for a few hours, then clean with a damp sponge

wipe one side of your windows horizontally and one side vertically – this way you will know what side the smears are on

water down your glass cleaner to make it go further, it will work just as effectively

to remove the black mould that can grow in the corners of windows, use an old toothbrush dipped in a mixture of water and bleach

Clean fungus from grouting between tiles with a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water. Leave for about an hour then remove with a damp cloth.

If moving furniture leaves big dents in the carpet, try leaving a damp sponge over the dent - as the sponge dries, it will draw up the carpet.

To stop the bottom of your shower curtain from becoming discoloured or mouldy, coat it with baby oil

Remove mildew from shower curtains by scrubbing with a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water. Then rinse in plenty of clean water.