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Katherine McPhillips

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 24, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Katherine McPhillips

    Bed sheets will be cleaner with no dust mites if you do an easy 10-second task (opens the original)

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    Autumn is the snuggliest time of year, when we find ourselves wrapped up under blankets on chilly evenings, but it's also the season when dust mites can become a far greater nuisance in our beds. Dust mites are minuscule creatures that feast on dead skin, fluff, and tiny dust particles that accumulate on bedding that isn't washed on a regular basis. While they are harmless, nobody wants microscopic pests lurking in their bed, particularly as their droppings and body fragments can trigger itchy s

  2. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Katherine McPhillips

    Drains can be unclogged in 10 minutes if you swap vinegar for a simpler item (opens the original)

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    If your sink is producing an odd gurgling noise or draining at a snail's pace, you've most likely got a minor blockage — but it could be surprisingly straightforward to sort out using items you already have at home. The most common cause of sink blockages is the build-up of grease from food, oil or soap going down the plughole, which gradually forms a sticky layer that clings to the inside of your pipes. When searching online for solutions to dissolve sink clogs, many social media users will rec

  3. Article · Aug 15, 2026 · Katherine McPhillips

    The natural kitchen item that sends rats fleeing from your garden (opens the original)

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    August is typically when rats become more noticeable in your garden, so now is the time to take action if you want to prevent them from becoming an even greater nuisance come autumn. Summer tends to be when we spot more rodents, as the warm weather can intensify the odour of bins, compost and fallen fruit, making it simpler for them to locate food. This is also the period when young rats begin to grow independent, and as temperatures drop, they start seeking out warm spots to shelter, making the

  4. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · Katherine McPhillips

    Shower screens stay limescale-free if cleaned with two ingredients (opens the original)

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    Nothing is more infuriating than giving your bathroom a thorough scrub, only to find the shower screen still looks murky with unsightly marks all over the glass. Shower doors can be particularly difficult to clean properly, as simply wiping them down is often insufficient due to limescale, which is formed from stubborn minerals left behind when hard water evaporates. Limescale is what causes shower glass to appear really dull and hazy, but what makes these stains especially maddening is that the

  5. Article · Aug 9, 2026 · Katherine McPhillips

    Get rid of houseflies and stop them from coming back with simple 2-minute job (opens the original)

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    The summer is the worst time for flies, but it turns out there is a straightforward trick to stop them getting into your home so you can keep windows open without them buzzing around. Flies become such a pest during summer because their eggs develop at a significantly faster rate in warmer temperatures, and they are constantly on the lookout not only for food but also for a safe spot to reproduce. What most people don't realise is that flies regularly find their way into the darker corners of a

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