Storing Food Safely in a Fridge

Storing Food Safely in a Fridge

basics of safely storing food in a fridge or freezer. One of the worst things we can do is throw out food because it has gone off.  It is bad for the environment and a waste of your money.  Sensible storage can cut down this food waste dramatically. First things...
5 Key Steps to Clean a Refrigerator

5 Key Steps to Clean a Refrigerator

stored safely and hygienically.  Here are some tips to help you achieve that. I always recommend planning a regular cleaning schedule and sticking to it.  In the case of your refrigerator it also pays to run your eye over the interior on a daily basis so that you can...
How to Avoid Laundry Disasters!

How to Avoid Laundry Disasters!

potentially expensive disasters! To start with, check all pockets are empty.  Look for things like coins and keys, especially electronic car keys which are especially susceptible to water damage. It also pays to do up zippers and make sure all buttons are undone and...
Keep Your Oven Racks Clean!

Keep Your Oven Racks Clean!

needs to be done. Here are some simple and practical ways of dealing with the chore. •    Dryer Sheets & Dishwashing Liquid – Line your bath carefully with dryer sheets and put the oven racks on top of them.  Then fill the bath with enough warm water to cover the...
Washing Machine Furore!

Washing Machine Furore!

of one recently may me smile. Location, Location, Location presenter Kristie Allsopp announced on social media “It’s disgusting, my life’s work is in part dedicated to getting washing machines out of the kitchen”. The topic arose in response to a comment from someone...
Ice Build-Up in Fridges & Freezers

Ice Build-Up in Fridges & Freezers

that can be readily dealt with.  The visible sign of a problem is the build-up of one of two types of ice. Most often powdered ice is the problem.  It has the appearance almost of snow and is found in freezers or ice boxes.  The cause is condensation.  Warm air from...