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Learn how to clean your pram in 5 easy steps

Anita ButterworthSeptember 13, 2018

It's an adventure chariot where your bub has meals on wheels, so it's little wonder prams get grubby. There's a heap of ways to get your tot's ride looki... Read More...

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9 magic cleaning tips for when crafting turns messy

Hejira ConveryApril 22, 2017

Yikes! There’s play dough in the carpet, crayons on the walls and little artists sprinkling glitter down the hall. When the house looks like something out o... Read More...

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How to cut ironing time by 80 per cent – Meet Flippr

Sarina SinghFebruary 14, 2017

Every Mum remembers gazing at a row of little onesies hanging on the clothesline for the first time. It’s the most joy you’ll ever feel about a load of wash... Read More...

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How to clean dirt and grime from soft toys

Hejira ConveryFebruary 9, 2017

Soft toys get a lot of love, which means they also get a lot of grime. Whether Granny is handing down an heirloom teddy from the attic (dust and all) or ... Read More...

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The realistic (and hilariously funny) housework guide for mums

Hejira ConveryFebruary 9, 2017

If your house is blanketed by a thin-ish layer of dust, the washing basket is groaning and you can't see the carpet for the toys, then a fellow mum is makin... Read More...

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9 tips for squeaky clean bath toys

Hejira ConveryFebruary 29, 2016

They’re in the bath every night, so you’d think that bath toys would be clean as a whistle. Hmm… not so much. To avoid soap scum, grime and – yuck – moul... Read More...

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Straighten up: 8 ways to avoid ironing!

Amanda LongDecember 22, 2015

Hate ironing? We hear you! What if you could put that iron away for good? These simple and clever hacks will get rid of those wrinkles without you having to... Read More...

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6 natural solutions for a stinky fridge

Amanda LongAugust 12, 2013

If you are into your seafood or spicy curries, a strange mixture of aromas may sometimes get stuck in your fridge. Or maybe cleaning it out is last on the l... Read More...

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Keep your floors clean (without giving your kids away)

Simone McNamaraJuly 18, 2013

If you have a family, you’ve probably radically adjusted your idea of what a ‘clean' floor is. Most of us live in a perpetual state of crumb chaos becaus... Read More...

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Sparkling windows with zero chemicals

Simone McNamaraJune 18, 2013

As winter bites we're spending more days rugged up indoors, staring out at grey skies ... and noticing the sad state of our grimy windows! Luckily we've jus... Read More...

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How to wash colours with whites (really!)

Simone McNamaraApril 29, 2013

It's the product we tried to beat, but couldn't. Colour Catcher laundry sheets are little squares of magic. Now even the most domestically challenged amo... Read More...

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10 spring cleaning shortcuts

Simone McNamaraSeptember 26, 2012

Spring is in the air! We've searched out 10 spring cleaning shortcuts so you can make your space spotless and spend more time outside in the sunshine! Brough... Read More...

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10 DIY cleaning tips and remedies

Simone McNamaraSeptember 4, 2012

Argh! Crayon on walls! Stains on the carpet! Tomato sauce attack! We've collected together 10 top tips for remedying common household mishaps, as well as re... Read More...

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25 clever ideas to make life easier

Simone McNamaraNovember 1, 2011

Why didn't I think of that?! We guarantee you'll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday... Read More...

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