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Discover more ways to manage your household chores allowing you to maximise your free time.

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Bathroom SOS

It may be the smallest room in your home but it needn't be the dullest. Indulge your dream of a more beautiful bathroom by giving yours a mini-makeover.

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Clothes care

Everyone knows how important first impressions are. But have you ever wondered what the way you care for you clothes says about you?

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Hygiene hotspots

You've cleaned your hygiene hotspots, but what about those hard-to-reach areas?  Here's how to avoid sharing your home with uninvited guests.

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Start small

We all need to think about our environmental impact, but the lifestyle changes required can seem rather drastic. Instead of doing nothing at all, start small.

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Get swift with Cif

After years of practice you’re an expert housekeeper, so why does keeping on top of things still feel like a struggle? Perhaps it’s time to rethink your routines.

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Do battle against bugs

Germs are part of everyday life for all of us. They're all around us, all the time. But we can take measures to stop them spreading around. It's especially important in winter, when the flu virus is at its peak.

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Wardrobe wonders

Re-using and recycling the clothes you already own is better for the environment than buying new. It saves you money too!

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Home clean home

You don't need to clean obsessively to have a hygienic home. Regular cleaning with the right products ensures you can beat the bugs with very little effort.

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Wardrobe wisdom

Stepping out of the door in brand-new clothes…isn't that a great feeling? Look after your clothes well, and they'll stay special for longer – which means you'll feel better-groomed and more confident.

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Let's celebrate!

This is the time of year to enjoy the company of friends and family. Whether you're planning a grand occasion or intimate soirée, it pays to keep stress levels down with a little forward planning.

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Chemicals & you

All natural ingredients are good and all man-made chemicals are bad, right? While this is what many people today think, the truth is actually far less cut and dried.

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What’s hot this autumn?

Colourful autumn colours don’t just belong on trees. The days may be getting shorter but that’s no reason to ditch your favourite colours and clothe yourself head-to-toe in back-to-school blacks and greys.

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Iron on the fun

Hands up who likes freshly ironed clothes? Almost everyone. Hands up who likes ironing? Almost no one! Here's how to make it more of a boost and less of a bore.

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The choice is yours

With powders, tablets or liquids to choose from it can be hard to decide which one to go for!

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Tidy desk SOS

Do you hear a strange groaning noise when you sit at your desk, and you know that it's not you making it? If so, it could be time to clear away that clutter.

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Make every surface sparkle

The minimalist trend in interior design shows no sign of coming to an end. And if you've worked hard to de-clutter, you'll want to enjoy the clean lines in your home for a long time to come.

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Stain removal

Most stains vanish if you act fast and wash the garment normally, but some are more difficult to remove and require special attention.

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Care for clothes

It's not easy shopping all day for fabulous clothes so the least we can do is help you care for them and keep them looking great!

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Greener laundry

With modern machines and the latest washing powders, liquids and tablets that are more effective than ever before, it's no longer necessary to wash everything in hot water to rid of stains and brighten up your clothes.

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Spring clean away

The first rays of spring sunshine after a wet, cold winter can’t help but put you in a good mood. But the downside is that those sunbeams can also expose an ugly truth – that your home is in dire need of a spring clean.

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Pristine pets

Your beloved pets might be cuddly, cute and irresistible, but unfortunately those furry friends of yours can carry all kinds of germs.

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The 33 things you should do before you're 10

Have your children experienced the 33 things they should do before they're 10? Have they built a sandcastle? Made perfume from flower petals? Or created a clay sculpture?

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Get a grip on germs

You can't see them. You can't feel them. And you can't hear them. But you share your home with millions of micro-organisms, including germs which can survive for long periods of time and multiply at an incredible rate.

Comfort Pearls

The simple way to add softness & freshness to your clothes

Everyone wants their clothes to feel soft and fresh. But having to pour the exact amount of conditioner into your machine when running late can be one job too many. With Comfort Pearls that job is no longer necessary.

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Surf small talk

Shake up your every day routine with these laundry tips from Surf.

Clean-up your clutter!

Clean-up your clutter!

Sometimes, even after a thorough cleaning, we’re left with this nagging feeling that our homes are still messy. The culprit? Clutter! With a few simple tricks – and a spare afternoon – you can tackle the clutter and create a beautiful living space again.

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Home truths

Keeping your house clean is hard work, but you don't have to break your back to keep yourself and your family safe. Here's our at-a-glance guide to keeping your home hygienic.

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Caring for your washing machine

Every washing machine deserves a little tender loving care. That way your clothes will keep coming out fresh and clean.

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Cleaning under pressure

Whether you have as much as an hour or as little as 15 minutes to spare, you can whip your home into decent shape.

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Loving your laundry

Before you ask… we have to admit that we haven't yet invented something that will gather up all your clothes, sort them, put them in your machine, unload them, dry and iron them and put them back on hangers! If only!

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Target practise against household germs

With so many of us leading busy lives, dealing with household germs may not be our number one priority.