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How to clean your clothes like a pro

Learn how to remove stains and help your clothes last longer.

How to declutter your home in time for Christmas

With the festive season inching ever closer, now is the time to make space before the inevitable influx, learns Gemma Dunn.

Christmas • 09 Oct 24

With the changing of the seasons, ensure bedding is given a refresh (Soak & Sleep/PA)

How and when to clean your bedding

From sheets to duvet and pillows, a healthy sleeping environment signals a good night's Zs, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

living • 03 Sep 24

Are you using your washing machine correctly?

Using a washing machine is straightforward once you understand the basic symbols and settings.

living • 29 Jul 24

How to clean your smartphone, laptop and tablet

It can actually be pretty simple to clean your devices, especially if you do so regularly to stop them from getting really dirty...

living • 29 Jul 24

How can you protect your clothes from sweat patches?

As the summer weather hits record highs, here's how to lessen sweating and prevent stains.

Fashion • 02 Jul 24

How dirty are your carpets and what's lurking in them?

A microbiologist and cleaning experts tell Lisa Salmon carpets are a reservoir of potential infection, and advise on how often they should be cleaned.

Home • 12 Jun 24

Invest in high-quality grooming tools. (Alamy/PA)

How to deal with pet smell and hair at home

Be sure to bathe your pet regularly using a pet-friendly shampoo.

Cleaning • 30 May 24

Expert hacks and tips for getting rid of mould

From controlling condensation to ventilation, here's how to keep those black spots at bay. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

Cleaning • 28 May 24

More heat equals more bacteria (Alamy/PA)

Should you wash your bedsheets more often in the summer?

Cleaning and bedding experts tell Lisa Salmon exactly how often your sheets should be washed in the warmer months.

living • 23 May 24

Using natural cleaning tools can lower your environmental impact (Alamy/PA)

How to green up your spring clean

Cleaning without chemicals can be a breeze, according to an expert. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

living • 16 Apr 24

How to tackle the garden and home this spring

Gardener Marie Staunton and author and DIY expert Catherine Carton talk about which tasks to tackle first around the house and garden as we slowly emerge from the winter.

Nature • 30 May 24

5 viral spring cleaning hacks to avoid

Don't be duped into scrubbing shortcuts, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

living • 06 Mar 24

Is the dust in your home making you ill?

Dust is a common allergen and especially troublesome for those with asthma. Rikki Loftus finds out more.

living • 04 Mar 24

"We regularly find wardrobes can become a real dumping ground," says Charlotte Reddington, one half of Style Sisters (@stylesisters), experts in de-cluttering and organising.

How to organise your wardrobe for springtime

From hanger hacks to utilising every inch of your space, Style Sisters reveal their secrets for the ultimate organised wardrobe. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

living • 13 Feb 24

"Liberating isn't the word, it's thrilling." Swedish Death Cleaning with Vera Keohane and Ann Ingle on Brendan O'Connor.

Swedish Death Cleaning: "It isn't morbid."

Writer Ann Ingle and professional organiser Vera Keohane talk about Swedish Death Cleaning - a way of shedding unwanted possessions to make things easier for your loved ones when you are gone.

Highlights • 07 Feb 24