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3 Cleaning Tips We Learnt From Our Grandparents

September 7, 2014 | Cleaning Tips  |  DIY & Home Improvement | 5 comments

It’s well known that grandparents bring a little more wisdom, warmth, happiness and love to every life they touch; and to celebrate grandparents on today (September 7th), National Grandparents Day, at eSpares we’ve decided to share some of the greatest cleaning tips our grandparents have passed onto us.

The tips shared below use the power of everyday household / kitchen products, which are typically used in cooking; and first up is the….

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Keep Your Vacuum Working This Winter

September 4, 2014 | Vacuum Cleaner Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

There are a few things which are unexplainable and mysterious; one such thing is why even after being vacuumed, your carpets still manage to look dirty. As frustrating as this can be, regular (at least weekly) vacuuming of your house is a must to rid your home of any pet hair, garden debris or other dirt which has built up.

Unfortunately, as with all electrical appliances, over time wear and tear can take its toll on your vacuum cleaner, leading to it lacking in performance or stop working altogether; whilst constant use, especially in homes with pets, can often lead to the vacuum gaining an unpleasant odour which spreads throughout the home whenever the vacuum is used.

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Essential Gardening for September and October

August 31, 2014 | Gardening Tips | 1 comment

Having spent most of the year so-far working on your garden you may have thought that during August and September that you can sit back, relax and enjoy the sun within your garden, as your garden blooms with the bright colours of various flowers. Whilst in some respects this is correct, to ensure that your garden remains looking great there are still certain tasks which you’ll need to carry out over the next two months, as outlined below.

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Back To School

Back to School Essentials…..for GCSE & A-Level Students

August 26, 2014 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

There was a time when preparing to go back to school brought about a bit of excitement after spending six-weeks off; with the fortnight before the first-day back revolving round getting new school uniform and school shoes; through to getting a whole new pencil case and stationery set – which invariably included testing out a number of gel pens in store, only to be told by mum that you weren’t having them.

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Back to School Essentials…..for GCSE & A-Level Students

August 26, 2014 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

There was a time when preparing to go back to school brought about a bit of excitement after spending six-weeks off; with the fortnight before the first-day back revolving round getting new school uniform and school shoes; through to getting a whole new pencil case and stationary set – which invariably included testing out a number of gel pens in store, only to be told by mum that you weren’t having them.

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Make The Most of Your August Bank Holiday

August 21, 2014 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

The August Bank Holiday will soon be upon us, and with it comes unpredictable weather (as is traditional for any Bank Holiday) and traffic jams on most motorways up and down the country, but don’t let this put you off enjoying your extended weekend and making the most of it. After all there’s plenty that you could do, either out and about with the family or at home – and to give you some inspiration, the team at eSpares have put together the following suggestions.

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How to Fix a Leaky Fridge

July 31, 2014 | Kitchen Appliances Repair, Help & Advice | 1 comment

I can say without a doubt that a leaky fridge is the most annoying fault with kitchen-based appliances. You get all that gross, sticky water on the kitchen floor. That’s way more annoying than your oven being broken, meaning you can’t use it to cook Chicago Town pizzas. That’s what your microwave is for!

Check out this video for the causes of, and remedies for, a leaking fridge.

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How a Fridge Works

July 31, 2014 | General Appliance Care & Advice | No comments

I really like this video, the next in our long running ‘How a fridge works’ series. Matt really simplifies the refrigeration process. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly a refrigerant is or how exactly it can make the inside of your fridge cold, check this video out. So simple, but ever so clever as well.

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July 31, 2014 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | 1 comment

Part of my job involves answering queries that customers submit through the Q&A section featured on every single product page. These queries can range from the basic (‘what colour is this part?‘) to the rather more involved (‘Does the NTC sensor serve as a thermostat? With electrical test meter, the unit shows open circuit across terminals when at room temperature and in boiling water, whereas heater elements show good continuity and appear good with no limescale build up.‘)

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