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Does vinegar get rid of mould caused by damp
Black mould that forms on walls and ceilings is usually caused by humidity – damp – but what gets rid of it?
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The dishwasher vs. hand wash. Is the machine the efficiency winner?
You should wash up in the sink. It’ll use less water than the dishwasher. Granny […]
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There’s an easy way to clean a frying pan
We’ve all had it: a pan with burnt-on food or oils – but Granny knows a neat way to speed up the clean-up…or does she?
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Make a battery last longer
Granny thinks she has a way to extend the life of a battery a little. We check it out.
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Cool a warm house in summer
Gran. thinks she’s really onto something with this one: cooling a home in summer. Good idea or hot air?
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Always use a hot wash/boil wash for clothes
We should always use a very hot wash for clothes, says Granny. Is she right?
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Leave the heating on. It costs less
Rather than setting on/off times, Granny thinks we are better off leaving the heating on all the time. Should we?
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Don’t turn lights on and off: it costs less to leave them on
According to Granny, it’s cheaper to leave lights on than it is to keep turning them on and off. Can it be true?
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Does having the gas on ‘max’ actually cook food faster?
Granny says the fastest way to cook food is to leave the pot on a high flame and not turn it down. We look into it.