Cleaning Tips

How to clean an iron soleplate: match the fix to what’s stuck on — melted fibre, starch build-up or limescale in the steam vents…

How to clean ceiling fan blades safely in a Singapore flat: switch off at the MCB, trap dust in a pillowcase, plus 3 easy…

How often to change bed sheets in Singapore: weekly, washed at 60°C where the fabric allows. Plus pillowcases, pillows, duvets and towels, in 1…

Why is my house so dusty? Read where the dust lands to find the cause: haze, the corridor, a BTO site, fabrics or a…

How to clean a shower head without removing it, and shift a stained toilet bowl ring: why both are limescale, and the 1-hour vinegar…

How to remove oil stains from clothes, yellow sweat stains and blood: 1 rule covers all 3 — keep heat away until the stain…

How to clean a washing machine that smells: the rubber door gasket causes it 9 times out of 10. A 20-minute fix, plus the…

How to clean water stain on glass: 2 cloths for streak-free mirrors and windows, and a vinegar soak for the cloudy shower screen glass…

How to clean stainless steel rust off a sink, hob, kettle or cutlery: why orange spots appear, the 3 usual causes, and a gentle…

How to remove fridge odour in 4 steps: wipe, deodorise, deep clean, then fix the door seal and the drip hole — the 2…

How to clean an oven, microwave and air fryer without scrubbing: ten minutes of steam softens baked-on grease so it wipes off. The method,…