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A rubber plunger and a plastic drain snake on a bathroom floor

Plunger vs drain snake: which clears a blocked sink

Plunger vs drain snake: a plunger clears soft, close blocks and a snake pulls out hair and grease deeper in the pipe. A table and a simple order to try them.

Chloé PetitNov 1, 20264 min read

A chrome shower head with white limescale around the spray holes

Cleaning

How to remove limescale from a shower head

Remove limescale from a shower head by soaking it in a bag of white vinegar for an hour, then brushing the nozzles clear. Steps, limits and safety tips.

Malik ZerroukiNov 1, 20263 min read

A tube of hand cream on the edge of a bathroom sink

Skin and body

Dry cracked hands in winter: a fix for tonight

Dry cracked hands in winter usually need less washing, a thick cream after each wash and cotton gloves at night. Simple steps and when to see a doctor.

Chloé PetitNov 1, 20262 min read

A hand in a rubber glove twisting the lid of a glass jar

Home and kitchen

How to open a stuck jar lid without hurting your hand

How to open a stuck jar lid: grip with a rubber glove, tap the edge, run the lid under hot water and break the seal with a spoon. Four free ways to try.

Malik ZerroukiOct 31, 20263 min read

A jacket zip jammed halfway with fabric caught in the teeth

Shoes and clothes

How to fix a stuck zip without breaking it

Fix a stuck zip on a jacket, bag or jeans by freeing the fabric and rubbing the teeth with graphite or wax. Steps, limits and when to replace it.

Chloé PetitOct 30, 20263 min read

The rubber door seal of a front-loading washing machine with dark grime in the folds

Cleaning

Washing machine smell: how to fix it and keep it away

Fix a washing machine smell by cleaning the door seal and detergent drawer, running a hot empty wash and leaving the door open. Steps from free to replace.

Malik ZerroukiOct 29, 20266 min read