Cleaning

It turns out, quite a few of us are failing when it comes to keeping our sheets clean.

Dr Michelle Dickinson has teamed up with floorcare leader Shark to revolutionise the way you clean

With so many vacuum cleaner options available, we break down which options are best for you

We switch the new iRobot vacuum on and let it run

Make cleaning time easier with these cleaning tools

It's time to stop putting off these cleaning jobs

Adopting these 10 habits will have your home sparkling in no time!

How many of these tidy habits can you tick off?

Welcome the sunny days of spring with a spot of cleaning and some home beautification Spring is here, and even though we might not have the warmer temperatures yet, I still feel inclined to throw open the windows and give my home and health a much-needed refresh. Here are a handful of simple ideas for […]

Here's the best spring cleaning tips to give your house a thorough refresh to usher in a new season.

Whether it's wood, cane, fabric or leather, give your second-hand finds a sparkling new lease of life with these cleaning tips and tricks.

 Is it time to drop the mop? We review the Dyson WashG1, Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner  What’s under the microscope? The Dyson WashG1, Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner. What is the Dyson WashG1? Give me the elevator pitch. You’re probably already across the Dyson range of vacuum cleaners. For a while, they […]

Are pantry moths plaguing your home or office? These expert tips will help you to banish them for good Up there with flies and mosquitoes, pantry moths (or Indian meal moths) have to be some of the peskiest insects of all time. Unfortunately, they are also the most common. These little creatures are like Newman […]

We speak to the experts to find out how to best tackle household mould and mildew Not all mould is bad. After all, it helps convert grapes to wine, milk curd to blue cheese and has even contributed to medical breakthroughs like penicillin. But that’s very cold comfort when this living organism invades clothes, ruins […]

Save time and money with these useful hacks for our most dreaded cleaning tasks Moving house is always a hassle. While a landlord can’t withhold your bond on the grounds that your house has not been cleaned, it is important that you leave the property reasonably clean and tidy. If you’ve got a few problem spots you’d like […]

Chop chop, it’s time to get your wooden boards into shape There’s nothing worse than “that smell” on a wooden board that hasn’t been cleaned properly. Last week’s onion stinking up this morning’s fruit salad, and did you partner clean the board well enough after the barbecue on Sunday? The chopping board is the first […]

Don’t let clutter hold you back from the life you deserve. It’s time to let go of what’s no longer serving you If you feel like you should be thoroughly decluttered and reorganised by now, especially after all that time spent at home during the pandemic, you’re not alone. It seemed as if everyone on […]

Ensuring your cleaning process is eco-friendly should be a priority for us all.  The process of cleaning, decluttering and refreshing our homes is part of our regular home routines – usually this would mean forking out on expensive chemical-laden cleaning products to get the job done, but there are so many more eco-friendly options, that […]

Whip your kitchen into shape with this essential kitchen cleaning checklist. We all love the idea of coming home to a perfectly clean kitchen, but the reality is, taking the time to properly give the heart of your home a thorough clean can be such a chore. To help you get through it, we’ve pulled […]

Simple ways to minimise toxins and improve the air quality inside your home. You’ve vacuumed the floor, wiped down every surface and scattered the cushions just so. But does clean and tidy equal healthy? Not necessarily. Toxins in the home can come from carpet, furniture, walls, air fresheners, and myriad other sources. Natural causes that […]

Enjoy more time for the things you love most with the help of the Wertheim Evolution Stick Vacuum  There’s no doubt that having a tidy and organised home is the first step towards living a more energised and enjoyable life. The Wertheim Evolution Stick Vacuum advances vacuuming with its highly manoeuvrable functionality and easy-to-use features […]

From towels to children’s toys, these everyday items might need to be cleaned more often than you think. Basic hygiene is important all year round but in the current climate it’s wise to scrub up on your household cleanliness and, at the very least, make sure you’re washing these everyday items as often as you […]

Fly through the vacuuming with the light, stylish and powerful cordless Samsung Bespoke Jet, which practically cleans itself When it comes to housecleaning who doesn’t want to do the best job possible with the least amount of effort? World-renowned electronics company Samsung has just released their Bespoke Jet cordless stick vacuum featuring game-changer technology and […]

Lifting the veil on how to make your home space spick and span, without spending hours cleaning. The three-minute rule In a nutshell, you put aside three minutes each day to tidy one small area of your home. Surely we all have three minutes to spare, am I right? You could do this while you […]

This cleaning checklist will make spring cleaning a breeze. The beginning of spring is the perfect time to refresh our homes and reset our minds before we descend into the busiest time of year, aptly named the ‘silly season’, where entertaining, visitors and celebrations are a common occurrence. While we all want our homes to […]

These clever cleaning hacks will have your home spick and span in no time You may have heard the phrase ‘work harder not smarter’, but when it comes to cleaning a house, it’s all too easy to continue doing things the way you’ve always done them without realising quicker, more efficient ways exist. Our roundup […]

Stay home and get stuck in with a full clean; these simple jobs will make you feel productive without ever leaving the house If a weekend-in is on the cards but you’re still wanting to be productive, you can never go wrong with a quick spruce-up! Whether it’s the simple task of de-cluttering your wardrobe […]

Eleanor shares her recipes for natural cleaning products that are effective and smell heavenly Welcome spring into your home with these lovely homemade cleaners. Making the switch to all-natural cleaning might seem like a lot of fuss, but it’s really simple. The ingredients are cost-effective and easy to find at most organic/health stores (or through […]

From chemical-free toilet cleaners to natural oven cleaning solutions, these DIY natural cleaning home remedies will get the job done Natural cleaning solutions can save time, money, and reduce chemical exposure, so to help you keep your home cleaner and healthier for longer, here are 15 natural home remedies for cleaning. If you don’t have […]

Some may surprise you, others will not Most of us clean everyday just by doing the dishes, wiping down the benches or taking the bins out. But the reason these things are done so frequently, is because they’re visible. So what about the things that are less obvious? Here are 11 dirty places you might […]

Grandmothers have always been our go-to gals when it comes to advice, so we quizzed five of them for their best-ever cleaning hacks When you think about your grandmother’s home, we bet it’s clean and tidy. Neat as a pin, right? Every surface dusted and polished, books and magazines tucked away out of sight and nary […]

Marie Kondo’s unique method of tidying and organising is taking the world by storm Marie Kondo’s new Netflix series Tidying Up has finally hit our screens and, like the rest of the world, I’m hooked! I don’t know what I love more: seeing how messy some homes are and feeling better about my own home or knowing […]

The way you present your property in photos and at your open home has a huge impact on buyer interest. Get your home resale ready with these practical tips Putting your home on the market can be a daunting process. Your real estate photos and open home will play the key role in enticing buyer […]

The holiday season is hectic enough without the added stress of getting your home tidy and clean. Here are some time-saving tips you can start doing now to make the Christmas rush easier 9 quick cleaning tips that will save you time this Christmas This is definitely the list you need if the idea of spending […]

6 simple household jobs to help boost your mood Here are our top six simple and rewarding household cleaning tasks that are sure to make you feel great (when you’re done). [related_articles post1=”63072″ post2=”63251″] This article originally appeared on Homes to Love Australia

If the back of your fridge is a scary place filled with mysterious containers then it’s time for you to give your refrigerator a revamp with these 10 steps Keep your fridge organised with these 10 easy steps Make life easier for yourself and your family by finding food faster and avoid items rotting at […]

With a busy summer ahead we find out the best way to give your barbecue some tender love and care so you can enjoy delicious meals for years to come The best way to care for your barbecue this summer The sounds and smells of delicious food sizzling on a hotplate capture the essence of […]

Flawless floors are synonymous with clean, tidy homes. Achieving this spotless finish, whether you have hard floors, carpet or both, can be a tough job. With cutting edge technology, user-friendly design and cordless operation topping your home cleaning wish-list, we discover a product that ticks all the boxes Cleaning problems solved Technology has transformed the […]

Go green this spring with these eco-friendly solutions that don’t involve expensive cleaning products and are kind to the environment Using green alternatives Achieving a sparkling home in time for summer doesn’t have to burn a hole in your pocket or the environment. There are many tried and tested, eco-friendly solutions to tricky cleaning problems and […]

This step-by-step guide covers the basics for cleaning tiles – for surfaces that sparkle! Step 1 Give the floor a good vacuum to remove any surface dirt, dust or hair. Step 2 Mop the tiled surface with a solution of warm water and vinegar (half a cup of vinegar to three litres of water). Avoid […]

Those trusty curtains hang around all year doing their job, but sometimes they need some love. Homes to Love NZ chatted to curtain specialists Harvey Furnishings to uncover some top tips for cleaning curtains What’s a simple step I can take to maintain my curtains? Gently vacuuming them with a brush attachment to prevent dust build-up is […]

A step-by-step guide for removing grime and dirt from grout between tiled surfaces How to clean grout 1 Give the area a good clean Clean the area with a scrubbing brush and a mild cleaning solution (such as dishwashing liquid) mixed with warm water. Dip a nylon scrubbing brush in warm soapy water and scrub […]

A little organisation can go a long way to boost your comfort at home during the cooler months. Here are our top five places to tick off over winter 5 areas in your home you should organise this winter Winter has a habit of creeping up quickly and catching us off guard. Often we do […]

Get your outside areas in tip top shape with step-by-step tips for tidying up your decking, pavers, brickwork and guttering Now is the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and take on those irksome jobs around the home and garden that you’ve been ignoring for months. REVIVE TIMBER DECKING IN 6 STEPS 1. Sweep away dust, […]