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When it comes to cleaning there are tried and tested hacks you can rely on to make sure your house is spotless.
However, according to Good Housekeeping Institute there are some widely known household hints that are actually causing more harm than good.
While some hacks can make cleaning … View moreWhen it comes to cleaning there are tried and tested hacks you can rely on to make sure your house is spotless.
However, according to Good Housekeeping Institute there are some widely known household hints that are actually causing more harm than good.
While some hacks can make cleaning easier, the experts say you can’t believe everything you have heard will work – like using salt to lift red wine, immediately pouring water on carpet stains, or using vinegar as a makeshift cleaning product.
Here we have revealed which of the well-known hacks could make your clean-up job harder, not easier…
Don’t pour water on carpet stains: It may seem like logic to use water to mop up a spill, but there’s a danger that adding more liquid can over saturate a stain.
The excess water could cause long-lasting damage – soaking through the carpet fibres and into floorboards.
Good Housekeeping says that patience is key and advises gently blotting out as much of the stain as possible, then follow with a “light spritz of sparkling or soda water to rinse followed by more blotting”.
A clean dry cloth or paper towel is all that’s needed, and to make sure the stain doesn’t remain use a special removal cleaner.
Forget reaching for the salt for a red wine stain: There’s nothing worse than red wine splashing on your plush carpets – but don’t go reaching for the salt to try and soak it up.
Salt can lift the colour out of the carpet, but the consumer experts say that it can actually ‘set the stain’ because of the abrasive nature of the substance.
There’s also a risk that salt grains can stick in the carpet and become a dirt magnet for everything else.
Using vinegar as an all-purpose solution: While vinegar is regularly counted as an all-natural cleaner and can tackle grease and mould, the kitchen cupboard staple does contain acid and is abrasive.
The acid can affect wood and natural stone, so Good Housekeeping suggests keeping it away from marble counter tops or tiles.
Keep window cleaner away from your computer: The ingredients in a regular window cleaner can permanently damage a computer screen if used to shift marks.
According to the consumer site the ammonia and alcohol mixture used to remove stubborn stains on a window can actually strip anti-reflective coatings off screens, as well as cause clouding.
It advises using a microfibre cloth with a specialist LCD or plasma screen cleaner with no alcohol.
How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and … View moreHow's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and tell us why you love it. If you haven't quite left your career behind and you're planning your retirement we want to hear about it on Stuff Nation.
Remember - this doesn't have to be a one off. You can ask your neighbours for business recommendations for DIY products, advice on home improvement or even to invite your neighbours over for a house warming when your forever home is completed.
To share your thoughts and photos with Stuff head to the Stuff Nation page, we prefer submissions between 350-800 words; otherwise email homed@stuff.co.nz.
Remember to send through lots of photos.
Te Pōkaitahi Reo
Meet Parminder Singh (Punjabi) who shares his journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi: “Studying in the Pōkaitahi Reo programme has allowed me to develop a totally beautiful and unique relationship with Māori communities. The learning has helped my work to bridge … View moreTe Pōkaitahi Reo
Meet Parminder Singh (Punjabi) who shares his journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi: “Studying in the Pōkaitahi Reo programme has allowed me to develop a totally beautiful and unique relationship with Māori communities. The learning has helped my work to bridge gaps between Māori and others in our multicultural communities. When I look back, I feel really proud. It’s a great feeling when I speak te reo Māori. It’s a privilege.”
Share in Parminder’s experience and enquire now for 2021.
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We are looking for 1-2 more support workers/ carers, preferable men or one man and one woman for immediate start to do home help, outings and other in or out door tasks which come up daily on a lifestyle block just out of Tauranga. The hours we are seeking to cover are Thursdays from 8am to 4-6pm … View moreWe are looking for 1-2 more support workers/ carers, preferable men or one man and one woman for immediate start to do home help, outings and other in or out door tasks which come up daily on a lifestyle block just out of Tauranga. The hours we are seeking to cover are Thursdays from 8am to 4-6pm and other shifts during the week and relief work as need be This is a contracted position, so no paid holiday or sick days Your key qualities are dependable, capable, positive with great attitude to life and living, very energetic and very fit and very healthy to get things done and not scared to get their hands dirty or wear gum boots, honest and friendly with a kind disposition and being very respectful. You must be very animal friendly and part of your work is helping with animals from dogs, goats, chicken etc. If you are interested to work in quite a diverse and out of the box setting and to help this lady to maintain an as independent lifestyle as possible please phone Peter 020 41741215 for a chat.
Free to good home and hopefully much more use out of it. Was damaged by a couple of dogs as per picture. call 02041741215 Peter, pick up Pyes Pa.
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📲 Call Exceed we fix windows & doors specialists today to replace old handles in your property to ensure you have more … View moreARE YOUR WINDOW HANDLES BROKEN, SEIZED OR LOOSE?
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Call Tracy, Mike and Phil on 0800 25 25 00 and book a visit today!
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CHICAGO, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history, is coming to Hamilton. It is a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery.
Bringing the show to life will be one of New Zealand’s most experienced and talented directors, David Sidwell. … View moreCHICAGO, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history, is coming to Hamilton. It is a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery.
Bringing the show to life will be one of New Zealand’s most experienced and talented directors, David Sidwell. He’s assembled a cast of seasoned local performers and musicians who are all itching to get back on stage. He’ll be backed up by Music Director, Nick Braae and Choreographers Sonja McGirr-Garrett and Alexis Holmes.
CHICAGO opens at Clarence St Theatre on June 25th and runs for two weeks. Tickets are on sale at Ticketek.
Portable Electric heater with Flame Effect. 2 heat settings. H - 59.5cm W - 57cm D - 31.5cm. Flame effect can be used with heater turned off to simply add to the cosiness of your room. Selling currently at Mitre10 for $299. Asking $150 please. Excellent condition, selling due to downsizing. Contact… View morePortable Electric heater with Flame Effect. 2 heat settings. H - 59.5cm W - 57cm D - 31.5cm. Flame effect can be used with heater turned off to simply add to the cosiness of your room. Selling currently at Mitre10 for $299. Asking $150 please. Excellent condition, selling due to downsizing. Contact Sally via text 0273794537
Wanting fold out couch,sofa 2- 3 seater,in excellent condition,much have good mattress.
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Over time, wear and tear can affect your sliding doors especially certain parts like rollers making it harder to use.
Exceed´s expert can provide a wide range of solutions to ensure that your sliding door is operating like it is new again.
Need help with your sliding door?
Visit: … View moreOver time, wear and tear can affect your sliding doors especially certain parts like rollers making it harder to use.
Exceed´s expert can provide a wide range of solutions to ensure that your sliding door is operating like it is new again.
Need help with your sliding door?
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Exceed’s window & door technicians have been helping Kiwis enjoy healthy, safe and secure homes for more than 30 years.
When you book a visit with Exceed:
* We’ll arrive on time (or phone you if we are unavoidably delayed).
* Our vans are fully-equipped, so we won’t need to rush off to get parts.
* We’ll take care in your home, wear protective shoe covers and promise to clean up before we leave.
* We wear photographic ID and have been security profiled for your peace of mind.
Call us on 0800 25 25 00 for an assessment of your windows & doors.
GrandFriends is a little charity that combats big issues like isolation and loneliness.
We are the bridge that brings kiwis together from across the generations. By connecting families with GrandFriends, we provide a long lasting “people” solution to loneliness.
Using our years of experience … View moreGrandFriends is a little charity that combats big issues like isolation and loneliness.
We are the bridge that brings kiwis together from across the generations. By connecting families with GrandFriends, we provide a long lasting “people” solution to loneliness.
Using our years of experience we match like-minded GrandFriends, extending their support networks, so they can enjoy the special moments, share the load - all the while combating loneliness.
We are looking for awesome individuals or couples who would like to support a local family and act as a "GrandFriend". We have a waiting list of families in your area who would love nothing more than to connect with you.
You are welcome to apply as an individual - or if you wish to apply with your partner (husband/wife/significant other) as something that you can volunteer with together - that is also very much welcome and encouraged.
To get involved please click the link below to join us today.
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