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How to Wash Tea Towels (So They Actually Come Out Clean)

How often to wash tea towels, what temperature to use, why softener is a no and how to keep them fresh, absorbent and smelling clean.

Stuck on a housewarming gift? Thoughtful, useful ideas for new homeowners and renters that won't end up shoved in a cupboard.

White vinegar is a cheap, low-tox cleaning hero, but it's not for everything. Where it works, where it can do damage, and how to mix it.

Microfibre, cotton or something else? An honest comparison of cleaning cloth fabrics, what each one is good at, and how to choose.

Dish cloths and sponges can harbour a surprising amount of bacteria. How often to wash them, when to replace them and how to stop them going smelly.

Fingerprints on the fridge and smears on the dishwasher? The easy way to clean stainless steel without streaks, plus what never to use on it.

Soap scum and hard water marks on your shower screen? How to get the glass sparkling again, and the 30-second habit that keeps it that way.

Streaky mirrors driving you mad? Why it happens, and the simple method for a streak-free finish, often with nothing but water and the right cloth.

Washing smells musty even when it's clean? Your machine might be the problem. Here's how to clean a front loader or top loader.

Grease, coffee, bolognese or turmeric? Here's how to get stains out of tea towels without bleach, stain by stain.