Using a dishwasher has been shown to save litres of water as opposed to washing by hand. It is a wonderful invention but it does get a bit grimy every now and again.

To give your dishwasher a good clean, pour half a box of bicarbonate of soda on the bottom of the machine and run it empty on a rinse cycle. To deodorise regularly, place half a cup of bicarbonate of soda on the bottom of the machine again and do so in between loads.

Hope this weeks' tip proves handy! Happy cleaning! ;-)

For those who are lucky enough to possess some diamond jewellery, keeping them 'blingy' is a hard task at the best of times. Well it doesn't have to be anymore!

There are a couple of ways to do it but one way is easier than the other. You'll see what I mean as you read further! ;-)

The first method is simply to brush your diamond jewellery with some toothpaste on an old toothbrush. Then you can wipe off or rinse off the excess residue with a damp cloth or water.

The second method is only e...

For a lot of us who wear silver jewellery, it can be a little annoying sometimes when you find your favourite piece, all tarnished and looking a little drab! Well, don't panic! It is very easily fixed and restored to its normal, shiny self!

All you have to do is line a bowl with aluminiun foil, fill it up with some cold water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Place your jewellery in the bowl with the mixture and wait for a few hours.

A molecular reaction called 'ion exchange' takes place and the end...

Something that a lot of people might find amusing is that you can use Alka-Seltzer tablets to clean a toilet vase! Funny but true! Just drop a couple of effervescent tablets down the hole and...