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• Tumble dryers should be switched off at 1 specific time of day or risk bigger energy bills

  11-01-2026 16:15 via express.co.uk
  Many UK households could be racking up higher energy bills without even realising it, as just running your tumble dryers at the wrong time of day can drive up the cost.
  
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• Towels won't feel rough if you swap fabric softener for 1 simple natural item

  11-01-2026 13:16 via express.co.uk
  Towels can become rough and scratchy over time, but there's one natural item you can use in place of fabric softener that will completely revitalise them.
  
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• Shower heads will never be clogged with limescale if cleaned with 1 cheap kitchen item

  11-01-2026 12:35 via express.co.uk
  It turns out the most effective way to clean shower heads is not harsh bleach or pungent vinegar but a much gentler product most people have tucked away in their kitchen cupboard.
  
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• Couple renovating Victorian end terrace home floored by what they find in attic

  11-01-2026 12:32 via express.co.uk
  A couple who are in the process of renovating their Victorian end terrace property have shared snaps of several unusual items they found in their attic
  
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• Simple 29p tip to prevent streaky windows made obvious by winter sun

  11-01-2026 07:02 via express.co.uk
  Research shows that 51% of Brits worry about the cleanliness of their home, and one in four admit to being concerned about being judged by friends and family.
  
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• Hidden kitchen spot that’s 'perfect for mould' needs to be cleaned 'immediately'

  11-01-2026 06:08 via express.co.uk
  One place in your kitchen likely hasn't been cleaned in living memory.
  
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• 'I found the best bedsheets that last for years and they're now up to 50% off'

  11-01-2026 06:01 via express.co.uk
  Speaking as someone who's tested more bedding than I can count, I can confidently say that this British brand is in a league of its own.
  
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• I spent £40 on item that removes condensation from windows in seconds — not a dehumidifier

  11-01-2026 03:13 via express.co.uk
  After battling window condensation, I turned to this device to see if it could make my life easier.
  
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• Radiators that stay cold will 'heat up fast' with 10-minute task engineer recommends

  11-01-2026 03:01 via express.co.uk
  With cold weather arriving in the UK, having radiators that don't get hot can be a nightmare. Luckily, a 10-minute task recommended by an engineer can solve the problem.
  
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• I removed damp and mould stains from my wall in 5 minutes by wiping it with 1 natural item

  11-01-2026 01:03 via express.co.uk
  I recently discovered damp and black mould patches taking over one corner of my bedroom wall and decided to put a natural cleaning hack to the test. While I wasn't a fan of the smell, the product fully killed off the mould.
  
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• Urgent warning to all dog owners to ‘limit walks’ from today

  07-01-2026 19:58 via express.co.uk
  With negative temperatures and the possibility of more snowfall and freezing rain, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue.
  
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• £25 dehumidifier 'reduces window condensation' in winter weather

  07-01-2026 18:13 via express.co.uk
  Shoppers say they also use the machine to help dry washing more quickly.
  
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• Mould will stay out of wardrobes and cupboard if you place 1 natural item on a shelf

  07-01-2026 15:52 via express.co.uk
  Mould can fester in hidden coners of your home, and if you are concerned about your wardrobes or cupboards then there is a simple yet effective way to keep spores away.
  
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• Wooden floors will be shinier and repel dust if mopped down with 1 common household item

  07-01-2026 14:20 via express.co.uk
  Wood floors can easily look dingy in winter from the salts we track inside, but there is an easy way to deep clean them, restore their shine, and reduce dust using a common kitchen item
  
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• Households urged to put shaving foam on windows this week

  07-01-2026 14:05 via express.co.uk
  UK households are being urged to apply a thin layer of shaving foam to their windows this week.
  
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• Three-ingredient spray can banish condensation from your windows this winter

  07-01-2026 13:35 via express.co.uk
  A spray made up of items you typically find in your kitchen cupboards could help prevent moisture building up.
  
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• UK housebuilding remains in deepest slump since Covid as Labour's target 'collapses'

  07-01-2026 12:24 via express.co.uk
  It comes despite Labour's manifesto pledge to build 1.5 million homes over five years.
  
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• Make radiators 'feel hotter and heat up faster' using plumber's 3 simple steps

  07-01-2026 12:24 via express.co.uk
  A plumber has shared their three easy steps to get radiators working as they should.
  
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• Radiators will be warmer quicker when you stop using foil for another method

  07-01-2026 10:00 via express.co.uk
  Heating experts advise balancing radiators to ensure they warm up throughout your home, providing a more effective alternative to placing foil behind radiators.
  
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• Electric heater warning as experts say 'do not' do one thing

  07-01-2026 06:00 via express.co.uk
  This common habit could leave your home vulnerable to fires.
  
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• Kitchen pans will shine like new with 1 easy natural cleaning hack - ‘lifechanging’

  05-01-2026 04:33 via express.co.uk
  You can ensure your pans won't need to be replaced with this tip.
  
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• Towels will stay ‘soft and fluffy’ when you wash them with 1 item hotels love to use

  05-01-2026 01:01 via express.co.uk
  Towels often turn hard and crunchy after using them for a short while, but they can be kept ‘soft and fluffy" with a 35p household ingredient.
  
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• I ditched my tumble dryer and heating for genius 8p method to dry my bed sheets in 1 hour

  05-01-2026 01:01 via express.co.uk
  This laundry-drying method dries bedding in just one hour for around 8p, making it cheaper than using a tumble dryer or radiators.
  
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• Mansion left to decay for 40 years is the UK’s ‘largest and most spectacular’ ruin

  04-01-2026 21:05 via express.co.uk
  This beautiful mansion is centuries old and was once famous for its parties, but has now become the UK's biggest ruin after years of abandonment.
  
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• Rats and mice stay out of homes for good if you do a quick 60-second task once a day

  04-01-2026 14:23 via express.co.uk
  It turns out there is a really easy way to prevent rats or mice coming into your home, and you do not need any poisonous pellets or chemical solutions at all.
  
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• Mrs Hinch gives 'godsend' oven tip that prevents you having to deep clean

  04-01-2026 14:16 via express.co.uk
  Cleaning guru Mrs Hinch offered some reassurance to people who may not have found the time to clean their ovens yet
  
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• Five colours experts say you should paint your kitchen cabinets in 2026

  04-01-2026 12:57 via express.co.uk
  With many Brits looking to update their kitchens in 2026, an expert has shared which colours are expected to work best.
  
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• Tile grout will stay white mould-free if you do a 10-second task twice a week

  04-01-2026 09:45 via express.co.uk
  Many people dread cleaning tiles but there is a easy way to deep clean and whiten grout using a natural ingredient you likely already have tucked away in a kitchen cupboard.
  
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• Rats and mice won't enter your home if 1 ingredient is placed in garden in January

  04-01-2026 09:06 via express.co.uk
  Nobody wants rats in their home, but the winter months can see them try and enter for food and shelter. Placing a key ingredient in the garden could deter them.
  
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• I asked 3 experts how to remove grease from ovens — they all said to use 1 item

  04-01-2026 01:53 via express.co.uk
  My oven is now covered in grease and grime after spending hours cooking during the festive period, so I decided to ask three experts what the best method is for cleaning ovens after Christmas.
  
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• Stop laundry smelling damp with easy towel method experts swear by

  02-01-2026 11:05 via express.co.uk
  Drying laundry in the winter can be tricky but this simple hack makes it easy.
  
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• Air fryers will be sparkling clean with 3 items — no scrubbing needed

  02-01-2026 10:52 via express.co.uk
  Cleaning fan and TikTok creator Chantel Mila shared how you can swiftly clean dirty air fryer using three common household items, with no need for scrubbing.
  
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• Window frame mould cannot be cleaned with bleach but 1 natural item kills it ‘for good’

  02-01-2026 10:34 via express.co.uk
  Window frame mould can be irritating, but there's a super simple way to get rid of it and prevent it from regrowing.
  
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• 'I'm a Spaniard living in England and Brits are washing dishes all wrong'

  02-01-2026 09:30 via express.co.uk
  In a video addressing the cultural differences between the UK and Spain, TikToker Lucía Francés expressed her disbelief about the way some of us tackle dishes
  
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• 2 interior design trends to avoid in 2026 so your home 'doesn't look dated'

  02-01-2026 09:05 via express.co.uk
  An Interior designer has shared the two biggest home trends to avoid in 2026 in order to prevent making an 'expensive mistake' before sharing some alternatives.
  
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• Five colour trends you'll see in everyone's homes in 2026 — one is making a 'comeback'

  02-01-2026 05:12 via express.co.uk
  With 2026 now here, Crown's Colour Specialist, Kathryn Lloyd, has shared her top five interior trends she thinks will shape people's homes next year.
  
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• Bathroom taps will be limescale-free and look sparkling clean when wiped with natural item

  02-01-2026 03:13 via express.co.uk
  Cleaning experts have shared a simple trick to remove limescale and soap scum from your taps using a common household item - and it's a lot easier than you might think.
  
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• I never get mould stains on my washing machine seal after doing simple 15-second task

  02-01-2026 01:01 via express.co.uk
  Since getting my washing machine seal replaced last year, there's been one thing I've been doing after every wash cycle that has kept mould at bay in the rubber seal and detergent drawer.
  
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• Households urged to put washing up liquid in fridge

  01-01-2026 17:00 via express.co.uk
  Households are being told to use washing up liquid to get their fridge looking and smelling clean and safe to use this week.
  
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• 8 popular interior trends that experts say are 'out' in 2026 — and what to do instead

  01-01-2026 15:43 via express.co.uk
  Some much loved items could be dating your home this new year, according to the experts.
  
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• I asked hotel experts for their picks of the UK's best seaside hotels - they delivered

  29-12-2025 15:52 via express.co.uk
  From Cornwall to the Isle of Harris, the Good Hotel Guide's Editor's Choice picks include a spot Queen Victoria likened to a fairytale
  
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• Stop loading your washing machine wrong as easy mistake could ruin your clothes

  29-12-2025 15:24 via express.co.uk
  Make sure you understand what each washing label really means.
  
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• Drains will be unblocked and free of smells if you pour 2 common items down plughole

  29-12-2025 14:50 via express.co.uk
  Cleaning fan Chantel Mila shared some of her quick and easy hacks that will help your home "sparkle" and in tip top shape, ready for 2026.
  
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• Simba winter sale includes £200 off 'supportive' mattress that gives 'comfortable sleep'

  29-12-2025 14:34 via express.co.uk
  Simba's latest sale is well worth a look for anyone ready to take their sleep seriously .
  
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• Dry clothes 'much faster' in winter by ditching dryers and heated airers for 1 item

  29-12-2025 14:24 via express.co.uk
  Laundry expert Mark Walker recommends using one device instead of tumble dryers to remove moisture from clothes faster and prevent mould in the home.
  
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• Electric blanket that's 'so cosy and warm' drops to £18 in deal stack

  29-12-2025 13:01 via express.co.uk
  It has three temperature settings to keep sleepers snug without heating.
  
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• Ovens can be cleaned in an hour using 1 natural item that's better than vinegar or bicarb

  29-12-2025 12:50 via express.co.uk
  Ovens can look really grimy after the Christmas holidays, but there is an easy £2 method to get them clean again without needing to scrub or use much effort at all.
  
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• You’re cleaning wooden spoons wrong as simple method will remove hidden odours and germs

  29-12-2025 11:23 via express.co.uk
  While cleaning wooden spoons with the rest of your dishes might seem like enough, a more thorough deep clean is often needed to remove odours and hidden dirt.
  
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• Banish bathroom mould now by using two household ingredients

  29-12-2025 09:35 via express.co.uk
  A common issue concerning our bathrooms, mould growth is reportedly encouraged by "winter humidity", and "acting early is key"
  
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• Exact date to remove your Christmas tree to avoid a year of bad luck

  29-12-2025 01:05 via express.co.uk
  Christmas is over and it's time to get your home ready for the New Year.
  
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