Rooms and furniture
6 guides in 4 sections
Windows, blinds, walls and paint, mattresses, sofas and the smells that move from room to room. Each guide starts with the gentlest method that works, and the paint guide works out how far a tin will go.
Windows and blinds
How to clean venetian, vertical and fabric blindsHow to dust, wipe and wash venetian, vertical and fabric blinds, keep the cords dry and safe, and dry the slats fully before rehanging.
How to clean windows without streaksHow to clean windows and glass doors without streaks, with a damp microfiber cloth and a dry buff, and how to deal with hard water spots and dirty frames.
Walls and paint
Paint coverage: how much wall a tin of paint covers, by tin sizeHow far a tin of paint goes, from a 30 ml tester pot to a 10 litre tub, with a coverage calculator, a table by tin size, and why real walls take more.
Beds and sofas
How to clean a mattress and keep it cleanHow to vacuum and deodorise a mattress, spot clean stains and urine without soaking it, dry it fully, and use a protector to keep it fresh.
How to clean an upholstered sofa, and what its care code meansHow to read a sofa's W, S, WS and X care code, vacuum and spot clean upholstery safely, and avoid the water or solvent that can ruin the fabric.
Smells and air
How to find and fix a bad smell in the houseHow to track down a bad smell in the house by its type and place, clear drains and traps, and when a smell means gas or sewer gas that needs urgent help.