White shaving foam

Shaving foam hacks

by with No Comment Cleaning Tips

 I love a good simple cleaning hack! I never forget the day I discovered that white shaving foam is an amazing cleaner!

I dropped a new mascara on new carpet and quickly just dashed to the bathroom and grabbed the nearest soap like product and wow the results where amazing!

Sometimes, a household item can be surprisingly useful for things other than what it’s meant for, which means you don’t always need to spend a fortune on cleaning products. The humble can of white shaving is a fantastic cleaner and is so cheap if you stick to buying supermarket own branded logo.

So not only can you shave your legs or your face but clean your house too.

Make sure you keep a can in your cleaning caddy!

White tile grout

Typical grout needs to be cleaned every four to six months due to the built up dirt and bacteria that sits in grout lines and can potentially make the rest of the floor look dirty. Squirt the foam into the grout lines and then either using a recycled tooth brush or small grout cleaning brush and scrub in. Leave a few minutes and then wipe clean with a microfibre cloth.

It really is as simple as that and the good thing about using shaving foam is that it is perfectly safe for children and pets.

Stop your bathroom mirror from fogging up

Cover your mirror with white shaving cream, leave it for 30 seconds and simply wipe with a microfibre cloth or good quality kitchen roll and this will completely stop your mirror from fogging up, the bonus is it will also help prevent streaks.

Remove stains or your carpet/upholstery

Spray a bit of shaving cream on carpet or upholstery stains, scrub in using a soft bristle brush, allow them to dry and then blot clean using a white cloth. You can use it on upholstery in the car, too plus to tackle any mattress stains.

Polish up stainless steel

You can keep stainless steel looking polished by putting shaving cream on a clean cloth and wiping clean. You can do the same with all of your chrome fixtures in the kitchen bathroom, or laundry areas. Shaving cream great at removing hard water stains and leave such an amazing shine.  

Clean up the toilet base

Urine can end up on the sides of the toilet or the floor and after time the smell can become rather unpleasant, shaving foam is a quick and easy way to fix this! Simply cover the area around the toilet and on the sides of the toilet, really where there may be urine build up. Let the shaving cream sit for about 20 minutes and then wipe with a hot wet cloth or a mop with hot water. You will notice the urine smell has disappeared. You can do this every month or so, or just when the toilet area starts to smell. 

Make Jewellery Sparkle

Shaving cream is effective but gentle and perfect for cleaning jewellery. Pump a dollop of cream in your hand and rub your jewellery around.

Remove Oil Stains From Suede

To treat unsightly oil stains on suede furniture, coats or handbags, apply a small amount of shaving cream, rub it in, and then wipe it clean. You may need to fluff up the nap after the suede dries.

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Washing at lower temperatures

by with No Comment Laundry

Recently I was asked to appear on BBC radio to discuss washing at lower temperatures.
The average family does 400 loads of laundry per year? That calculates out to 7.69 loads per week.
I always used to wash clothes at 60 and bedding at towels at 90 degrees but last year I made the switch.  Number one I didn’t have time for this being long cycles and number two my clothes just never looked quite right. When  I ironed them some tops just weren’t square!
Taking my washing down to 40 degrees and under has meant quicker cycles which is perfect when you have a busy life like mine.
With advances in washing machines and laundry detergents, it’s now possible to get clothes clean and fresh at lower temperatures. Modern detergents are designed to work just as well at low temperatures.
Using a washing liquid rather than a powder is better for stained clothes and is more effective on food, grease and oily stains. Some washing powders don’t dissolve well and can leave a residue on clothes. Liquid detergent can be doubled up as a stain pre-treater too.
From research taken I am certainly not the only one that has made the change.Washing at lower temperatures does save you money on your household bills and does use less energy which in turn is good for our planet.

Washing at lower temperatures will benefit you because………….

Your clothes will last longer
Your clothes will stay in shape and will not shrink
Less fibres will be lifted from your cloths
Your clothing will keep its colour better.
Everyday wear can certainly be washed at lower temperatures

But there are a few items I would continue to wash at 60 degrees………

Underwear
Socks
Bedding
Towels
Outerwear such as coats.
Don’t forget to look after your washing machine invest in some washing machine cleaner  which will eliminate nasty residue build up in the pipes and crevices of your washing machine and remove those nasty odours. 
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Click here to get yours.
When washing save money and the environment by doing full loads, try not to do a load with just a few items. If you don’t need to do a daily load then do one every other day.
And also remember to give your denim a little extra care. Have you read my post, how to look after your jeans?

I hope you have enjoyed this post and as always thank you so much for reading. 

Lynsey Queen of Clean xoxo

 

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