A comprehensive guide to removing limescale from surfaces, fixtures and household appliances. If you wonder what the UK hard water map looks like, you’ll find that most of mainland Britain, apart from Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and a couple of Northern districts, suffers from the effects of a hard to very hard water supply in the form…
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Annoying! How to Completely Descale a Kettle
Not everyone is particularly bothered about making a cup of tea or have their coffee fix in the morning out of scaly kettle. After all, most devices have a filter and very few whitish flakes end up in the cup of hot beverage, right?
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How to Remove Limescale from Your Toilet
Ever since we, as a species, mastered the art of indoor plumbing, the humble lavatory has morphed from a place people go to do the unmentionable to a quiet refuge from the daily grind. No longer do we have to squat precariously over a hole in the floor or pay a visit to the perpetually cold outhouse, the glory of the porcelain bowl supports us during our best and worst times.
This is why it can be upsetting and slightly guilt-inducing when you are greeted with the sight of a colourfully stained toilet bowl upon lifting the seat. With this guide and a little bit of effort, you won’t have to be faced with such a sight and you won’t have to listen to the shrieks of horror and disgust when guests use your toilet.
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How to Clean a Leather Sofa
Leather sofas bring a note of elegance to your apartment. Both comfortable and luxurious, leather sofas last a lifetime with the proper treatment. In terms of pricing, they can be considered an expensive home furniture item, but their longevity makes the investment worth it. Therefore, in order to learn how to better use your sofa, you must first go back to the basics of cleaning it.
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How to Clean an Iron Plate with Toothpaste
Who doesn’t love the feeling of wearing a freshly-ironed shirt? The reason we iron our clothing goes beyond merely feeling good. A well-ironed outfit also makes us appear more presentable, as well as giving people the impression that you are responsible. With a history spanning at least 1000 years, it is no surprise that we…
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