1. Getting rid of limescale from your iron:

Many people live in hard water areas, which can cause damage to many different appliances such as a kettle, but many people don’t realise this can impact your iron as well. You can remove limescale in your iron by heating the iron and allowing it to cool.

After this, fill the reservoir with one part white vinegar and one part water. Then after one hour, empty and rinse this should remove the limescale and help to increase the life of your iron.

2. Cleaning a grubby ceramic sink:

Combine water and bicarbonate of soda to create a paste add to a cloth and apply on your ceramic sink to help remove stains and dirt. This technique will leave your sink vibrant and clean.

3. Keeping drains clear:

One of the best cleaning suggestions to help avoid sink and shower drains clogging up is a cup of washing soda crystals and boiling water poured in afterwards. Doing this weekly can prevent drains from becoming blocked or slow to drain.

4. Get the most from your vacuum:

Your vacuum has good days and bad days to ensure the good days keep rolling regularly clean or change the dust filters.  This is imperative as a build-up can reduce the amount of suction making it less effective when vacuuming and can eventually lead to it breaking down. To aid you in this make sure you read the instruction manual as every vacuum model is different.

5. Cleaning your microwave:

Heat a small water bowl with just a few lemon slices thrown in. Then turn the microwave on until it becomes steamy. After this open the door and wipe clean. Most stains should now be easy to remove saving you time and energy with the added bonus of your microwave smelling lemony fresh.