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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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Slow cooking
Slow cooked stew vs. oven cooked stew. Which one uses less energy to make. We find out.
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The energy rating of a fridge
Two similar fridges, two different energy ratings – but is there really that much of a difference in the running costs?
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Fridge efficiency 101
An empty fridge isn’t just a sign we need to go shopping: it’s a sign we’re wasting energy
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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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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.
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Saving power: don’t overfill the kettle
A watched pot never boils? If you overfill it, of course it takes ages!