How To Easily Clean a Smelly Washing Machine

January 11, 2016 | Laundry Appliance Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

A smelly washing machine is a common issue faced by many homeowners throughout the UK. And such an issue is becoming more frequent due to many of us opting to wash at lower temperatures which results in the bacteria not being killed off.

Cleaning your washing machine to remove the dirt and the odours isn’t a difficult task – and below, we explain why your washing machine smells and share our top tips on how to clean a smelly washing machine.

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Clean Your Home with Ease…With These Old Wives Tales

January 9, 2016 | Competition | No comments

During December we ran a competition on Birmingham Favourites, in an attempt to find the best old wives tale, which have been passed down through the generations and are still sworn by. We had a great response to the competition, and after careful consideration we’ve picked our five favourites…including the winning entry.

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3 Areas of Your Dishwasher You Need to Unblock

January 8, 2016 | Dishwasher Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

Originally invented in 1887, dishwashers have grown into one of the most used luxury appliances within the home, with roughly 40% of UK adults owning such an appliance – and for good reason.

Using a dishwasher to clean your pots and pans uses less water than washing up by hand. In fact it’s estimated that washing up by hand uses on average 49 litres of water, whilst the average dishwasher uses 10 to 12 litres. [source: http://www.finish.co.uk/dishwashing-expert/dishwasher-benefits/eco-friendly-dishwashers/]

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Why Has My Tumble Dryer Stopped Spinning?

January 6, 2016 | Laundry Appliance Repair, Help & Advice | 1 comment

Getting your laundry dry during the summer can often be hard enough, as we can never be certain of prolonged dry / hot periods, during the winter months it can be even more difficult as the windows for hanging it out are even less.

Hanging the washing on your radiators to dry having a detrimental effect on your home and increases the likelihood of mould forming, many of us are turning to tumble dryers – with it being estimated 12.5 million household own such an appliance.

But what do you do when your tumble dryer stops spinning? We see no reason why you cannot fix it, by following our advice outlined in this post.

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Do You Know How Much Your Appliances Cost You?

January 4, 2016 | General Appliance Care & Advice  |  Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

Your home is full of them, TV adverts are always reminding us of the latest ones…but do you know how much your household appliances, both big and small, are costing you each year to run?

According to the Department of Energy & Climate Change, in 2014 the average electricity bill in the UK was over £590. But do you know how much your appliances are costing you?

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17 New Year Resolutions to Save Money in the Home

December 30, 2015 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

We all do it, on January 1st as the haze begins to clear and the cleaning up from the night before commences, New Year resolutions are made – whether it’s swearing to get fit by joining a gym, kicking a vice or taking up a hobby.

But, to flip things on their head we’ve decided to share our top 17 New Year resolutions for the home we think you should make – especially as they can help you save money.

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How To Fix Your Fridge in 5 Simple Steps

December 23, 2015 | Kitchen Appliances Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

Picture the scene, you’ve came down in the morning, gone into your kitchen to make your morning cuppa, only to be greeted by a puddle of water near to your fridge. The puddle may not be the biggest, but there’s certainly enough water to cause concern.

It’s a situation none of us want to face, but it is an all-too-common problem, and if it is one which you’re faced with it is important to make sure you give it immediate attention. Thankfully, with our guidance and support below there is no reason why you cannot diagnose and repair your fridge yourself – and for less than you’d think.

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How to Use a Milk Frother for Perfect Coffee

December 21, 2015 | Kitchen Appliances Repair, Help & Advice | 2 comments

Coffee is without doubt one of the most popular drinks in the UK, with over 70 million cups being drunk each day in the UK and two thirds of these being purchased from coffee shops. But why spend upwards of £252 a year on takeaway coffee, when you can create the perfect cup at home.

In our previous post “5 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Coffee” we looked at the health benefits of regularly drinking a latte, flat white or Americano. In this post, we look at how to make the perfect frothy milk for your coffee, using either a milk wand or a battery operated milk frother.

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