Did you know that your carpet could contain up to 4 times its weight (or maybe more) in dirt, dust, mites, dead skin cells, pet hair, urine, bacteria, mould, and other nasties?! Yuck! Here’s a great little infographic to show you just how dirty your carpet really is. If, after reading, you get the sudden urge […]
Hay fever (or Allergic Rhinitis) affects as many as 30% of adults and 40% of children in the UK, with sufferers afflicted with a runny nose, itchy eyes and throat, coughing, and sneezing. Even more amazing, around 19% of sufferers have to take time off work or school each year because of the severity of […]
With it being International Pillow Fight Day tomorrow it seems appropriate to talk about pillow care today. Perhaps you’re getting your old pillows ready to take with you into London. Why not take this opportunity to purchase some brand new ones. It’s a great idea, since you should be changing your pillows about every 1-2 […]
Your carpets play a big role in the overall look of your home. Probably more so than you think. No matter how well you dust and declutter, if the carpet isn’t looking its best then neither will the rest of your home. You may not even notice how dull and dirty your […]
If you’ve suffered with an illness in recent months you’ve probably been told by at least one person that “there’s a lot of it going around at the moment”. While flu is still lurking around in the summer months, it’s more prevalent in winter due to the cold weather. Unless you live in […]
Reducing the toxins and germs in your home doesn’t have to be a massive operation. In fact, sometimes all it takes is a few small changes to make a big difference to the overall health and quality of your home. Take a look at our list of items you should replace more often, […]
If you’re a hostess with the mostess this time of year it’s probably time to start thinking about getting that guest room ready for family and friends. As extended family start invading your space it’s a good idea to make sure their room is inviting enough to keep them out of your hair while you’re […]
When it’s finally time to redecorate your home you’re spoiled for choice on what material you should lay on your floor. In this day and age it’s not unusually to see a house with wood flooring, stone, carpet or a mix. With so many choices you might be in two minds about what to go […]
You should always remove your shoes in the home even if you’re heading out again soon. Although it may seem inconvenient to always make sure your shoes go straight on the rack or fussy to pester guests to part with theirs at the door, there are 5 great reasons why you should be making the […]
Achoo! Achoo! Depending on your allergies, hay fever may be just around the corner for you, or you may have already been struck down. This year is set to be especially bad with a milder spring bringing in the pollen early. Up to 30% of adults and 40% of children in the UK are affected, […]
May 2019