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Life Hacks/Cleaning Tips

All the latest life hacks and cleaning tips from ChronicleLive. From how to rid your home of condensation, to cheap or unlikely cleaning products - we have it all here.

The best position to sleep in to stay cool in hot weather
Life Hacks
A sleep expert has shared some practical tips for getting a good night's rest
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One simple kitchen ingredient makes roast potatoes perfectly crispy every time
Food and drink
The trick for roast potatoes uses a kitchen ingredient you may already have in your home
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Man 'hours away from losing vision' asks people to check their eyes for symptom
Health
Man has issued a warning after a symptom appeared
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'Most effective' way to keep your oven clean
Cleaning hacks
This could save you a lot of time and effort
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Homeowners could earn up to £200 a month renting out their driveway
Martin Lewis
MoneySavingExpert shared advice on how homeowners could make extra cash by renting out their parking space
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Cool down your bedroom for nothing using one common bathroom item
Life Hacks
The hack means you don't need to buy expensive fans for your rooms to sleep at night
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Motorists in England told to place item on their car seat from Friday
Weather
Experts are advising motorists to keep the item in their car this bank holiday weekend
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Banish rats and mice from your home with a simple three-ingredient natural spray
Life Hacks
As temperatures rise, rats and mice are becoming more noticeable across the UK - but there's a simple and humane method to help keep them away from your home
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UK households urged to act and pour washing up liquid down drains today
Life Hacks
Heavy rain has been battering the UK over the bank holiday weekend, putting drains to the test - experts say washing up liquid and hot water is a simple solution to clear blocked kitchen sink drains
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5-second job to keep your washing machine clean and stop it from going mouldy
Cleaning hacks
This very simple trick can help save a lot of cleaning hassle down the line
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Households urged to remove blueberries from plastic and store in common kitchen item
Life Hacks
Where you store your blueberries can extend their life in your home
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'I'm a binman and this is the one thing you should never put in your recycling'
Life Hacks
The advice for people taking out their rubbish has gone viral
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Rats will keep out your garden with simple 22p item this spring
Cleaning hacks
The trick is cheap, quick, and could even use something you were going to throw away
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Drivers have been using car grab handles above doors wrong for years
Motors
Motorists have been left baffled after learning the actual purpose of grab handles above car doors, with many admitting they've been using them incorrectly for years
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Gardeners warned about one invasive plant which 'can spread easily' this spring
Gardening
The invasive species is easily confused with an endangered plant
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One simple trick helps keep your wheelie bins fly-free in warmer weather
Cleaning hacks
The trick is as quick as it is cheap
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These 7 spring upgrades under £50 could instantly improve your garden
Gardening
Expert's tips on giving outdoor spaces a fresh new look in time for summer
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I know this Martin Lewis advice works because I've tried it myself
Life Hacks
His advice helps people fight against a hidden enemy
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Expert gives laundry list of ways to save money using your washing machine
Life Hacks
The steps seem small, but they go a long way
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Grow greener and healthier grass in your garden by adding 1 natural item to lawn
Gardening
Garden experts suggest a popular kitchen item adds essential minerals grass needs to grow stronger
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'Genius' pin trick makes juicing lemons so much easier with less mess
Life Hacks
A woman has shared a simple kitchen hack to get lemon juice without slicing the fruit, meaning you cut down on washing up and reduce unnecessary mess
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Cut tumble drying time in half and save money with simple towel trick
Life Hacks
A simple towel trick could help you cut your tumble drying time in half and get your clothes dry without spending a fortune on your energy bills
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Driving with 1 light on could cause huge and expensive damage to your car
Motors
Motorists have been warned that ignoring one light in your car could cause damage which is very expensive to fix - but there's an easy way to avoid the huge costs
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Major change for millions of people who shop online coming summer 2026
Your Money
New regulations will bring stronger consumer checks to 'buy now, pay later' agreements
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