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Person wearing yellow gloves cleaning a bathroom drain with a scrub brush on tiled floor.

How to Clean a Bathroom Drain Properly

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

The bathroom drain collects hair, soap, body oils, cream, toothpaste, dust and biofilm through everyday use. When it is overlooked...

Woman sitting on sofa spraying a cleaning solution into a bottle on a wooden table in a bright living room.

How to Use Vodka on Fabric to Remove Odours

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

A blazer after an extended dinner, a sofa throw once visitors have gone, a gym tote that insists it is...

Five modern SUVs and electric vehicles parked side by side under a partly cloudy sky on a sunny day.

Top Gear US SUV Awards: Ford Expedition Tremor, Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Tesla Model Y and Cadillac Lyriq-V

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

The definition of a modern SUV has become decidedly loose. A separate chassis and permanent four-wheel drive are no longer...

Man inspecting bathroom drain with a flashlight, wrench, and tape on tiled floor near toilet and shower.

Sewer Smell in a Clean Bathroom: How to Find the Cause

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

You walk into the bathroom, switch on the light, glance quickly in the mirror and… that blast of sewer smell...

Young woman tidying a living room table with a yellow cloth and a basket of items, digital clock shows 10:00.

Ten-Minute Resets: Why Weekly Deep-Cleaning Isn’t Always Better

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

In a nutshell 🔁 Replacing weekly deep-cleans with ten-minute resets makes cleaning habitual, easing mental load while maintaining a more...

Person kneeling outside pouring liquid from a glass bottle into a small glass near moss and gardening supplies.

Bicarbonate of Soda for Moss and Weeds in Winter

Gareth Whitfield • October 1, 2026

Many homeowners leave the green growth between paving blocks, slabs and across the patio untouched for months. When spring arrives,...

Hand spraying liquid from brown bottle onto a mat next to a bowl of water, white cloth, and brush by a wooden door.

Why Spraying Vinegar on Your Front Door Is Trending

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

Late on a Tuesday night, as the streetlights came on, Laura found herself in the hallway aiming a vinegar spray...

Yellow Hennessey Venom F5 sports car speeding on dirt road with flames coming from exhaust.

Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Evo review

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

I know the protocol: start gently, understand the power delivery and move progressively through the driving modes before finally selecting...

Hand pouring clear liquid from a bottle into a stainless steel kitchen sink under a modern tap.

German cleaning method: remove kitchen drain odours with vinegar

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

An unpleasant smell rising from the kitchen drain after washing up bothers many households every day. This unwelcome problem is...

Two off-road vehicles kicking up dust on a dirt trail under a partly cloudy sky.

Defender Octa vs Ford Raptor T1+: Dakar rally track test

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

The OCTA is finally where it belongs – or, at least, in the environment it was created to tackle. This...

Person cleaning kitchen sink with baking soda and cloth near lemon spray bottle and brush

Sodium Bicarbonate for Everyday Household Cleaning

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

Sodium bicarbonate is one of the most versatile household-cleaning products, as it can lift light grease, neutralise odours and loosen...

Person cleaning the glass door of a wood-burning stove with a cloth in a cozy room.

Clean Wood-Burning Stove Glass with Vinegar and Bicarbonate of Soda

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

A simple household remedy can make it crystal clear again in just a few moments. Many stove owners automatically use...

Side view of a sleek grey electric sports sedan parked on a road with rocks and a cloudy sky background.

Frank Stephenson reviews the Polestar 5 design

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

Frank Stephenson is a car designer whose successes outnumber those of the Beatles, with work including the Escort RS Cossie,...

Woman steaming beige curtains near a window in a bright, tidy living room with plants and a sofa.

How to Clean Curtains Without Taking Them Down

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

Curtains can look clean at first glance while still holding dust, pollen and odours. Many people put off cleaning them...

Person placing a pillow on a bed next to folded white linens and laundry detergent near a washing machine.

Hotel Bed Linen: How to Create the Hotel Effect at Home

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

Many people assume that achieving this requires professional equipment, costly specialist products and a dedicated laundry team. That is only...

Person cleaning a checklist clipboard on a kitchen counter with a blue spray bottle and cleaning cloth.

Common Cleaning Mistakes That Make House Cleaning Less Effective

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

Keeping the home clean may seem straightforward, yet several everyday habits can make cleaning less effective and even harm surfaces....

Person wearing yellow gloves cleaning a glass shower door with a squeegee in a bathroom.

How to clean a stained shower screen without scratching the glass?

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

A simple home-made technique developed by Thai people removes old stains from the shower screen using only common ingredients that…...

Woman squatting by a modern automatic cat litter box as a tabby cat approaches in a sunlit living room.

Mon Ami Luki automatic cat litter tray for €199: no more daily scooping

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

Hardly anyone looks forward to it. A new device promises to virtually eliminate this tedious chore. Many owners adore their...

High-performance RB26 engine with Garrett turbocharger and attached transmission on workshop floor.

My R34 GT-R Skyline engine finally exists

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

Celebrated photographer Mark has worked with Top Gear for a great many years. When he is not behind the camera,...

Woman organising clothes into labelled cardboard boxes for keeping, donating, and recycling in a tidy bedroom.

Spring Cleaning: How to Declutter and Organise Your Home Without Stress

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

When the sun starts shining for longer again, every speck of dust is exposed mercilessly – and the home suddenly...

Woman cleaning a steamy glass shower door with a cloth in a bright bathroom.

Why do Japanese people boil vinegar before cleaning?

Gareth Whitfield • September 30, 2026

Keeping the home spotless can feel like a complicated daily challenge for many people. However, putting the well-known Japanese 5S...