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• ‘Easy’ and ‘effective’ method ‘kills fungus and mould’ on tile grout without chemicals

  01-09-2023 21:25 via express.co.uk
  
  Grout is prone to collecting mould, mildew and soap scum in bathrooms if it's not regularly cleaned.
  
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• Pest expert shares five steps to 'destroy' and manage flea 'infestations' in homes

  01-09-2023 20:47 via express.co.uk
  
  Fleas are tiny insects that survive by feeding on animal or human blood. They can cause bites that lead to itchiness, irritation and discomfort.
  
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• 49p item ‘deters’ spiders, mosquitoes and moths from homes as they ‘can’t stand the stuff’

  01-09-2023 20:00 via express.co.uk
  
  With the weather set to heat up in the coming days, many households will be opening their windows, which means one thing - pests. Luckily, an expert has shared one product that should "deter" them from homes.
  
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• Natural ‘homemade’ spray removes bad smells from curtains without using a washing machine

  01-09-2023 16:25 via express.co.uk
  
  Curtains are notorious for absorbing unpleasant smells such as pet odours, cooking smells, smoke, mould and mildew. To remove unpleasant smells, homeowners don't need to resort to chemicals or a washing machine but a simple homemade spray instead.
  
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• UK house prices fall at fastest rate since 2009, says Nationwide

  01-09-2023 09:27
  
  August 5.3% drop comes as sales completions down by about 40% in first half of year compared with 2021Business live – latest updatesUK house prices fell 5.3% in August compared with the same month last year, the fastest annual drop in 14 years, according to Nationwide Building Society.The lender said the fall, which was the biggest since July 2009, when the global economy was in the depths of the financial crisis, was driven by soaring mortgage costs, which are putting off potential buyers
  
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• Kirsty Wark’s quiet life in Scottish city where average home fetches £337,233

  01-09-2023 05:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Kirsty Wark is a Scottish TV presenter known for her career at the BBC. The presenter lived in London for one year but has always called Glasgow her home.
  
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• ‘Best’ temperature to wash bed sheets so they ‘last longer’ - it’s not 60°C or 90°C

  01-09-2023 03:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Washing bed sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers regularly reduces germs, bacteria and dust mites. However, according to a bedding expert, homeowners don't need to use their hottest wash cycle.
  
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• I removed limescale from my kettle instantly with 28p tip - it worked better than vinegar

  01-09-2023 01:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Kettles can build up with limescale in less than a week, particularly when used regularly. This means that the appliance needs to work harder than it normally would to boil water. Instead of resorting to harsh chemicals to descale my kettle, I put a natural cleaning product to the test exclusively for Express.co.uk.
  
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