I don’t why I still keep my crystal wine glasses. Nostalgia, I suppose. It’s been a long time since I actually used them but I take them out of the cupboard regularly and wash them, you never know when the Queen might drop over for a quick glass of vino. Always wash crystal by hand […]
How to Clean the Oven
Some people always have shiny clean ovens. My neighbour, Voula, who cooks meals for six, never seems to have a spot in her oven while I get splatters every time I turn mine on. Cleaning is a tedious task and if you ever needed proof of that, have a look at cleaning the oven. Do […]
How to Clean the Sink
My sink holds dirty dishes and standing rinsing water. I clean the cat’s bowls in there too. So, every day waste accumulates in and on the surface of my sink resulting in stains, odours, and creating a cozy little haven for germs. The detergent and water that flows through the sink isn’t cleaning it. Soap […]
How to Clean the Fridge
If there’s one thing that reveals your true self – it’s your fridge. Mine is always higgledy-piggledy with heaven knows what in coloured containers or concealed in plastic wrap. But it’s almost clean. The best thing about cleaning your fridge is getting, apart from a clean fridge, the opportunity to organise the contents. Bur let’s […]
Cleaning Chopping Boards
Let’s face it your chopping board gets really grotty. And smelly! No wonder your kitchen cutting board smells, you use it to chop onions, garlic, cut raw and cooked meat and chicken, and prepare fish. It’s going to end up a prime breeding ground for germs too. Wooden Chopping Boards To disinfect and clean your […]
Potato Peel for Cleaning Pots
Don’t throw out your potato peelings. I’m sure you put them aside for the compost anyway, but you have to see this to believe it, potato peel has a sort of miraculous effect in a dirty pot or pan. If you’ve tried everything and that nasty burned stain inside your best pot won’t leave – […]
Cleaning with Lemons
Cleaning with Lemons leaves a beautiful clean and fresh smell around the house. Freshen up your dishwasher by cutting a lemon in half and popping one or both halves in the cutlery rack. Clean and deodorise your chopping boards by rubbing them with lemon juice. Clean your windows and mirrors with 25mls of lemon juice […]
Make Washing Powder
Cath makes enough washing powder for a year for under $10. It depends on how much washing you do of course, but I reckon this should last me at least 6 months and that’s a substantial saving! Instructions to make the washing powder Ingredients: 1 bar soap, grated 1 cup washing soda (Lectric Soda) 1/2 […]
Make Wool Wash
It’s simple to make your own wool wash and then you have the added advantage of knowing exactly what’s in it. 2 cups of grated soap (I like the old fashioned Velvet) 1/2 cup methylated spirits 1 tablespoon eucalyptus oil Add all the ingredients into a jar and shake well Store in a jar with […]
Guests arriving in 30 mins
You’ve just received notice that Guests are on their way to see you. The house is a mess. Don’t panic. You can quickly fix the places that guests go – your entry, your bathroom, your kitchen, your lounge How long before your guests arrive? You have 30 minutes before they arrive Open the windows to […]
