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AliExpress halves the price of the Tineco Floor One S6 Stretch Lite: €189 instead of €379

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

AliExpress has cut the Tineco Floor One S6 Stretch Lite in half, a cordless vacuum mop that can squeeze into...

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EU plans ban on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in everyday products

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

The EU is preparing to prohibit an entire class of substances that turn up in saucepans, jackets, make-up and even...

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Upcycling Old Drawers: Sustainable DIY Furniture Ideas

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Old furniture piled up in the garage can feel discouraging, yet it often has huge potential to refresh rooms at...

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Why 40°C Washing Isn’t Enough for Bed Linen and When 60°C Matters

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Freshly washed bedding can smell pleasant and feel soft - yet a significant number of mites and germs can still...

Woman resting her head on a table beside a small cooling fan and a glass of iced water by a bright window.

Shark ChillPill: Review of the 3-in-1 Portable Cooling Fan

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Over the last few days of extreme heat, the Shark ChillPill has gone everywhere with me in an attempt to...

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Clay shrink–swell (RGA): 38 French municipalities at very high risk of building cracks

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

This is a deeply troubling issue for the people affected. It is not a problem to shrug off: cracks appearing...

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How to Clean Your Kitchen Bin Properly (and Stop Odours)

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Between fresh food, spotless crockery and gleaming worktops, it often sits innocently in the corner: the kitchen bin. Change the...

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Stellantis and Zeta Energy to Develop Lithium-Sulphur Batteries for EVs

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Stellantis is partnering with Zeta Energy to develop a cheaper, more efficient and more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion NMC (nickel,...

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How to survive heatwaves as electricity bills explode without breaking the bank

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

With temperatures climbing and electricity bills spiralling, here’s how to get through heatwaves without spending a fortune. It’s sweltering in...

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Mini Bathroom Makeover: From Grim Wet Room to Modern Retreat

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

A tiny wet room sat in the middle of a small city studio, and it looked more like an 1980s...

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How Aluminium Foil Protects Your Keyless Car Key from Relay Attacks

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Today’s car thieves don’t need a crowbar or screwdriver. They can steal a vehicle without touching a single window pane-simply...

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Clean your hob with lemon and bicarbonate of soda – for Ceran and gas rings

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Many people reach for harsh sprays and pricey “power cleaners” the moment food has burnt on. In reality, a very...

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7 Household Steam Iron Cleaning Tricks for Wood, Carpets and Wallpaper

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

In many homes, water rings, set candle wax and unexplained odours prompt endless spraying and scrubbing - even though a...

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Bicarbonate of Soda: A cheap way to stop moss in the garden

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

If you have a garden, you’ll know the pattern: as soon as the weather turns wet, cool and gloomy, moss...

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Four-Ingredient Mixture for Black Bathroom Grout: Brightens in 15 Minutes Without Chlorine

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

For a while now, a surprisingly straightforward alternative has been circulating in internet forums and local household groups: a blend...

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Moss in the lawn after winter: why washing-up liquid is a mistake and how scarifying and aerating help

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Many people act on impulse - and that’s exactly when they make the biggest mistake. After the first mild days,...

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Clean Your Toilet and Bathroom with a Dishwasher Tablet

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Many households stockpile pricey specialist toilet cleaners - yet a simple kitchen cube is often enough to get the loo...

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Bicarbonate of Soda and Vinegar: The Simple Trick for Grey Tea Towels

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Anyone who cooks regularly knows the frustration: newly bought tea towels can look dull, stained and stiff after no time...

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Mattress cleaning: a step-by-step plan to refresh your mattress at home

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

That’s where we spend several hours every night: we sweat, shed skin flakes and hair, and every so often a...

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Why You Shouldn’t Pour Boiling Pasta Water Down the Sink Drain

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Almost everyone knows the routine: the pasta is done, the pan comes off the hob, into a colander over the...

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Make White Sneakers White Again with Bicarbonate and Black Soap

Graham Whitfield • August 12, 2026

Spring calls for lighter outfits - and for white sneakers. It’s just annoying when your favourite pair comes out of...