Kids Cleaning Ideas

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With the weather being less then fabulous, you may spend a fair bit of time at home and as a result, things can get untidy very quickly!

It can be a bit of a challenge getting your kids to clean up after themselves but I have found that if you turn it into a game you can get the job done a lot quicker. Also positive reinforcement goes a long way (in adults and in children!), praising your child for doing a good job will hopefully encourage them to do the same in the future!

The Big Freeze is On!

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Brr! We had thought that we had just about got away with it this winter. With all the bulbs coming up early it definitely felt as if Spring had sprung. But alas, Bristol got a dusting of snow this weekend and we have experienced some very low temperatures indeed. It's the perfect time to snuggle up in front of the fire and count down the days until Spring!

Rediscovering Old Classics

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Digging out old books can be a great way to bring back memories or simply rediscover old favourites. If your books have been in storage for a while and are smelling a tad musty, simply place them in a bag with some scrunched up newspaper, leave for 24 hours. When you take them out, the newspaper should have absorbed most of the dampness and odour.

Microwaves

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Our favourite wonder-fruit, the lemon is back! This time taking on grubby microwaves. Simply slice a lemon and put it in a microwavable bowl of water and cook on high for 2 minutes. The stream produced will make any tough grease easier to remove while also neutralising any lingering odours.

Christmas Merriment

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There are only 5 days left until Christmas. I hope you are enjoying all of the festivities. Christmas dinner can sometimes be a rawkus affair which can end with the odd red wine spill here and there! A great tip for removing recently spilled red wine is to gently blot away the excess with a clean cloth and then dab the stain with soda water. Have a thoroughly enjoyable day!

Bicarbonate of Soda 'n' Vac

Remember the iconic Shake 'n' Vac advert from the 80's? Well now you can get shaking with the fab eco solution to deodorising your carpets and upholstery.

Simply shake bicarbonate of soda liberally onto carpets, leave for an hour and then hoover off.

Keeping your furniture happy

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Wooden furniture needs to be waxed once in a while in order to keep it in good condition. Beeswax polish is a natural way to feed your wood. Try adding a few drops of your favourite essential oil for an added fragrance.