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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.
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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.
Hi Neighbours were are on the hunt again, we need a volunteer to help with The Napier PaknSav Food Rescue on a Tuesday at 12.00 for no more than 1 hour. If you feel like giving back to your community please send me a message for more details.
Kia Ora,
Just ‘spreading the word’ about Prost-FIT...a NEW FITNESS GROUP for MEN LIVING WITH CANCER, at any stage of diagnosis or treatment.
We meet at Peak Fitness and Health in Havelock North on Thursdays at 1.30pm-2.30pm followed by coffee if keen at Bay Espresso ☕️
💙 Your … View moreKia Ora,
Just ‘spreading the word’ about Prost-FIT...a NEW FITNESS GROUP for MEN LIVING WITH CANCER, at any stage of diagnosis or treatment.
We meet at Peak Fitness and Health in Havelock North on Thursdays at 1.30pm-2.30pm followed by coffee if keen at Bay Espresso ☕️
💙 Your first class is FREE then $10 per session
💙 Open to all men living with cancer
💙 For all ages, exercise experience & fitness levels
💙 A welcoming & supportive bunch!
💙 Hardship grants available from NZPF
💙 Potential transport assistance through the awesome H.B Cancer Foundation
💙 Run by a REP’s Registered Trainer
Don’t hesitate to call or text for more info on 021450067 & let the male friends or family in your life know this support group is ‘up and running’ for them! 👊
I’m looking for the person who mistakenly dropped off a number of clothing items into our postbox today. Would love to see them go to their proper recipient. If you can tell me what the items are, I am happy to return them or pass them on. I have video of the delivery, but would rather not … View moreI’m looking for the person who mistakenly dropped off a number of clothing items into our postbox today. Would love to see them go to their proper recipient. If you can tell me what the items are, I am happy to return them or pass them on. I have video of the delivery, but would rather not violate anyone’s privacy.
2 well used bean bags, had a couple of holes stiched up but otherwise in reasonable condition
I have an Elba Fisher & Paykel frig freezer in good condition. Dimensions 66 inches H 25 W 26 D. The frig is on top.
The Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.
The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.
We’re … View moreThe Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.
The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.
We’re pleased to bring you two new awards categories this year: Environment and Primary Industries. You can also nominate the inspirational women in your life in the Arts & Culture; Board & Management; Business Enterprise; Community Hero; Diversity; Innovation, Science & Health; Public Policy and Young Leader categories.
Nominate here: www.womenofinfluence.co.nz...
Thank you to this year’s illustrator Tess Costil for her inspiring artwork.
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Harcourts Artex Soiree will kick off the Harcourts Artex National Exhibition on Friday 18 June at 6pm at Napier Conferences & Events.
The Opening Night Gala has become a “not to be missed” event on the Hawke’s Bay calendar. This year we will be exhibiting over 150 original paintings for … View moreHarcourts Artex Soiree will kick off the Harcourts Artex National Exhibition on Friday 18 June at 6pm at Napier Conferences & Events.
The Opening Night Gala has become a “not to be missed” event on the Hawke’s Bay calendar. This year we will be exhibiting over 150 original paintings for 70 artists from across New Zealand. The Soiree provides ticketholders an opportunity for a first look and purchase ahead of the opening of the event to the general public.
TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST - so grab yours on the website today!
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Proceeds from Harcourts Artex will go to the Hawkes Bay Surf Lifesaving Clubs - These funds will be critical in supporting the lifeguarding services they provide across the main Hawke’s Bay beaches during the summer months and associated provision of search and rescue responses throughout the year.
Harcourts Artex National Exhibition will be open to the public Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th June 2021 at Napier Conferences & Events.
Banks are no longer accepting cheques, with most people now opting to bank online. It's just another thing that's been scratched as the world goes more digital.
If the never-ending changes seem a bit daunting to you, check out the blog below where we provide some simple tech … View moreBanks are no longer accepting cheques, with most people now opting to bank online. It's just another thing that's been scratched as the world goes more digital.
If the never-ending changes seem a bit daunting to you, check out the blog below where we provide some simple tech substitutes for the previous way of doing things.
We had a bit of fun this morning before work with a coffee at No5 Cafe and Larder followed by hitting a bucket of balls on the driving range 🏌️♀️🏌️♀️🏌️♀️🏌️♀️🏌️♀️🏌️♀️. Here are a few of our action shots 🤣
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