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Slim person drying off with towel in bright modern shower with glass door and stool with bath items nearby

How often should you change your bath towel?

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

If you replace your bath towel almost every day out of a cleaning habit, or keep the same one hanging...

Man operating a white robotic pool cleaner by a modern open-plan kitchen and patio.

Joybuy Summer Black Friday: great deals on Aiper, TCL, Samsung and Elegoo

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

Discover Joybuy’s great deals now on a range of products, including a robotic pool cleaner, washing machine and fridge! Joybuy...

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How Borate Spray Stops Mould Before It Starts

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

A light scattering of dots along the sealant. A dark patch spreading through a window track. Most of us have...

Hands folding colourful reusable cloths on a wooden kitchen countertop with lemons in a bowl nearby.

Reusable Paper Towels: A Practical, Economical and Sustainable Choice

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

In many homes, paper towels are still seen as an essential part of the cleaning routine. However, relying on this...

Blue Nissan GT-R sports car displayed indoors with sunset visible through large windows.

16 real cars hidden in the latest GTA 6 video

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

Grand Theft Auto is back and, once I had recovered from the initial shock of a 26-minute video that had...

Hands placing aluminium foil over a gas stove burner on a kitchen countertop with cleaning supplies nearby.

Is it safe to put aluminium foil on the cooker?

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

Many people make a habit of covering the hob surface and the area around the burners with aluminium foil after...

Woman tidying a wicker basket with household items on a wooden table in a cosy living room.

Cleaning Without an End Point: How to Finish What You Start

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

The sponge is already covered in foam when it dawns on you that you never chose where this would end....

Hand in yellow glove pouring detergent into a white washing machine detergent compartment indoors.

How to Clean the Washing Machine Compartment Properly

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

Keeping a washing machine in good working order involves several routine tasks, yet one area is often overlooked: the compartment...

White Tesla Model S electric car displayed indoors with European map and stars in the background.

Tesla FSD Supervised could gain EU-wide approval after key vote

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

Tesla’s FSD Supervised system, its most advanced driver-assistance technology, is already authorised in five European Union countries. The next stage...

Person cleaning kitchen countertop with sponge near ants and a jar of white powder on surface

The clean habit that attracts ants to your kitchen

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

I first noticed them while searching for my coffee mug. The kitchen appeared immaculate: worktops had been wiped, the sink...

Person watering plants on an apartment balcony with a metal watering can and water from an air conditioner hose.

How to Reuse Air Conditioner Water Safely at Home

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

Air conditioner water can be reused for certain household jobs, cutting the amount of treated water used for tasks that...

White Opel Insignia PT sedan displayed inside a showroom with glass walls and palm trees outside.

Updated Opel Insignia arrives in Portugal with new engines and prices

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

Revealed around eight months ago, the updated Opel Insignia has now arrived in Portugal in saloon (Grand Sport) and estate...

Person using a cordless steam mop on a wooden floor in a bright living room with a robot vacuum docked nearby.

AliExpress Key Days: Tineco Floor One S7 Steam at 65% off with FRBB25

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

With Amazon about to launch Prime Day, AliExpress is continuing its run of promotional events. On Monday morning, the retailer...

Hands holding a white cloth over a steaming stainless steel pot on a gas stove in a sunlit kitchen.

How to Whiten Tea Towels with Coconut Soap

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

Keeping harmony in the kitchen calls for ongoing commitment, and looking after textiles has a direct effect on food hygiene....

White Honda e and red Mazda MX-30 EV electric cars displayed in a modern showroom with reflective floor.

Mazda MX-30 vs Honda e: two premium electric cars for the city

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

Did you know that, this year, one in every 10 new cars sold in Portugal has been electric? The range...

Hand spraying natural orange-scented cleaner on a kitchen stove with sunlight and fruit in background.

Natural Orange Peel and Vinegar Degreaser for Household Cleaning

Gareth Whitfield • October 2, 2026

Household cleaning gains a powerful ally when simple, sustainable ingredients are combined. Making a natural degreaser helps keep the home...

Hand dripping essential oil into a white bucket of water on a wooden floor, dog lying in background.

Two Drops of Essential Oil in Mop Water for a Lasting Fresh Scent

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

Not floral, not harsh, and not that assertive vinegar smell that catches in the back of your nose. Instead, it...

Woman placing a plastic container into a green recycling bin under a kitchen counter.

Why Keeping Empty Plastic Containers and Old Boxes Reveals Household Hoarding

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

Keeping empty plastic containers and old boxes in the kitchen may seem like a commonplace, harmless part of everyday life....

White Vauxhall hatchback driving on a road with a scenic countryside and cloudy sky background at sunset.

Vauxhall Corsa GSE review: a fast electric hot hatch

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

It certainly is. Vauxhall has not offered a genuine Corsa hot hatch since the previous VXR bowed out in 2018....

Person pouring liquid from a spoon into a measuring jug over an open toilet with lemon on the seat rim.

How to Remove Yellow Stains from the Toilet Bowl with 1 Tablespoon in 1 Litre of Water

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

Removing yellow stains from the toilet bowl is often one of the most time-consuming and labour-intensive household cleaning tasks. Although...

Modern rose gold Nissan minivan with black roof parked on concrete under a cloudy sunset sky.

New Nissan Elgrand is Japan’s glorious JDM-spec minivan

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

You may have heard that Nissan has had a difficult time recently. In May, the company announced plans to cut...