Helpful tips

vinegar
21.09.2023

Lots of housekeeping tips include vinegar - but which one should you choose? When choosing between cleaning vinegar and white vinegar, you should understand the main differences between them clearly.

Kate Yakimchuk vinegar cleaning tips 21 September 2023
firemen
21.09.2023

You might know some basic safety rules, but if you miss a few of them, then your house won't be fireproof. There are lots of things that can make your house potentially more prone to fire, and some of them aren't obvious.

Kate Yakimchuk fire hazard danger tips mistakes 21 September 2023
paper bin
21.09.2023

Trash bins aren't just for kitchens or bathrooms - in fact, you can have as many of them as you need. One of the areas of your house that also benefits from a small trash bin is your workplace, whether it's in your bedroom or anywhere else.

Kate Yakimchuk trash bin tips 21 September 2023
wall
21.09.2023

You should moisten the surface of the tile with cold water, and then sprinkle the stained areas with salt, which will corrode the cement after some time. You can remove the remaining stain using a regular stiff brush.

Diana Dashkevich tiles cleaning lifehacks 21 September 2023
socks
21.09.2023

Wool helps your feet not sweat, creating a comfortable thermal layer. In addition, socks made from natural wool absorb moisture 7 times faster than socks made from other materials and can retain 40-50% of the released moisture inside their hairs, while remaining dry.

Diana Dashkevich socks washing lifehacks 21 September 2023
laundry
20.09.2023

Laundry is one of the most unpleasant parts of the housekeeping, but you have to do it regularly - to have clean items to wear, and to get rid of smell. Piles of dirty clothes don't look great, so you need a nice place to keep your laundry before washing everything.

Kate Yakimchuk laundry storage clothes tips 20 September 2023
humidity
20.09.2023

If the humidity level of your house is too low or too high, it can be bad for your health and also your furniture. When the air is too dry, it can damage your health and wooden furniture, and when it's too wet, it can damage your wallpapers and cause mold.

Kate Yakimchuk humidity dryness tips 20 September 2023
old wooden table
20.09.2023

Wooden furniture can be almost timeless - but only if you take good care of it. If you don't then it can dry out and become brittle, like dry skin - so it can break easily.

Kate Yakimchuk furniture wood materials maintenance tips 20 September 2023
stove
20.09.2023

Of course, you can wipe the free surface with a sponge, but dirt will accumulate in hard-to-reach places. Therefore, it is advisable to completely wash the stove at least once a week, otherwise it will be more difficult to clean it from carbon deposits. To wash the stove, you can use folk remedies the old fashioned way.

Diana Dashkevich kitchen cleaning cleaning tips 20 September 2023
clothes
20.09.2023

Rust stains can appear on clothing from contact with metal objects, rivets, buttons and other metal fittings. Rust eats into fabric thoroughly, but it can be removed at home. Add lemon juice to a cotton swab and blot the rust stains with it.

Diana Dashkevich clothes clothing care washing lifehacks 20 September 2023
paint spots
19.09.2023

When you paint something, you often leave at least a few paint stains - it's almost inevitable, because we all make some mistakes. The question is, how can you get rid of these stains without damaging the coating of your furniture?

Kate Yakimchuk paint stains furniture tips 19 September 2023
oil bottles
19.09.2023

Have you ever noticed that your oil dosator doesn't work like it should? It usually happens because it's clogged - so it's almost impossible to use it conveniently.

Kate Yakimchuk bottle oils clog cleaning 19 September 2023
furniture
19.09.2023

Wooden furniture can be extremely stylish and long-lasting, but the material isn't completely indestructible, though. Wood can get scratches and cracks, and sometimes you can even break it when you aren't careful enough.

Kate Yakimchuk fixing furniture wood tips 19 September 2023
clothes
19.09.2023

It is recommended to wash children's clothes using hypoallergenic detergents designed specifically for children's clothes. They usually do not contain harsh chemicals or fragrances that can irritate a small child's skin.

Diana Dashkevich child care clothes washing cleaning tips 19 September 2023
clothes
19.09.2023

To eliminate germs, I use a substance - formaldehyde, which gives clothes that very unpleasant smell.

Diana Dashkevich clothes clothing care washing lifehacks 19 September 2023
bathroom
18.09.2023

To keep your tiles clean and pretty, you need to clean them regularly - not only with a wet cloth, but also with a brush. Brushing tiles often takes a bit more time, but it's extremely effective, so you should do it occasionally.

Kate Yakimchuk tiles brush cleaning tips 18 September 2023
bedding
18.09.2023

Clean bedding feels amazing - it improves your sleep a lot because it's fresh, nice, and odorless. Meanwhile, lots of young adults don't know how often you should change and wash it to feel clean and comfy.

Kate Yakimchuk bedding cleaning tips 18 September 2023
floor
17.09.2023

If you wash the floor with hot and very warm water, it will dry out very quickly. Moreover, if a product is added to the water, it will remain on the surface in the form of stains and plaque. Therefore, you should not use water at elevated temperatures to wash the floor, the result will be so-so.

Diana Dashkevich floors cleaning cleaning tips 17 September 2023
tools
17.09.2023

First, you need to generously moisten the wall with water and wait until the layer of plaster is well saturated. If the layer is thin, you can use regular sandpaper, putting it on the grater before use. Using progressive circular movements, you can begin removing the old plaster; do not forget to moisten the sandpaper with water.

Diana Dashkevich renovation cleaning advices 17 September 2023
cat sleeping
16.09.2023

Cats are amazing pets, but they need to scratch something constantly - that's how they keep their nails' length comfortable. Meanwhile, this habit can destroy your furniture easily - and it's especially dangerous for your sofas and cushions.

Kate Yakimchuk furniture tips scratches cats 16 September 2023