Each year, many of us choose to skip the routine of picking out a real tree, getting it cut down, and then dealing with insects and/or pine needles dropping on the living room floor. If you’ve gone down the artificial route, chances are you’ve decided to invest in a tree that will last you a good few years. Have you ever thought, though, that the tree stands proudly in one place for a [...]

Hosting at Christmas can be stressful. Cleaning, decorating, topping up drinks and making up guest bedrooms, not to mention cooking numerous dishes and desserts for twelve people. When dinner is cooked and ready to serve, you might breathe a small sigh of relief. Suddenly, one of these festive spills occurs! Fear not, with our top tips for three common festive spills and how to clean them, you’ll restore your glittering festive sanctuary to [...]

Once your babies have become not-so-little, and they reach an age where they could feasibly help you out around the house, how can you engage them and make it fun, without coming up against moans and groans? Whether it’s the big pre-Christmas clean, a Springtime freshen up or just needing a bit of a hand on a Sunday afternoon, here are some tips and tricks we’ve found can help to get the mini-army [...]

With family and friends set to visit over the festive season, avoid any extra stress by following our quick and simple Christmas cleaning guide that will leave your house sparkling and give you a clean, blank canvas to decorate.  Tidy house, tidy mind  Where to begin? A great top tip for time saving at this time of year is to consider the 'party path'. If you are having overnight guests, you'll need to focus more [...]

You’ve decided to go for a real tree this year. You’re excited about the beautiful natural look, the festive smell and the Christmas tradition of choosing a tree. But what about the needles dropping all throughout December? Go for a hardy variety We’re not saying you need to become a horticulturalist before you go Christmas tree shopping, but a quick search can give you an idea of which tree varieties to look out [...]

So, you've been browsing steam cleaners and watching incredible before-and-after clips on social media, with your greying bathroom grout in mind. Or perhaps you've just purchased a steam cleaner, the grout is now dazzling white and you're left wondering what other magic this little cleaner could perform around the house.   Steam cleaners can be used for so many household jobs that you previously might have found awkward or difficult, or put off entirely. We recommend [...]