Cleaning 101 · Watch and learn

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Practical cleaning guides to follow at your own pace. Press play, pick up a tip, and make a little more room for life.

The video guides

9 videos

How to declutter one hallway table

One small surface: set a boundary, use the containers you already have, sort one item at a time and finish the outgoing items. A hallway-table example that complements the guide below.

Hot or cold? Choose the right wash temperature

Choose a suitable wash temperature using the care directions for a white Levi’s Original Housemark tee, style 566050000. This laundry example complements the article’s broader guidance for dishes, floors and disinfectants; other items need their own instructions.

Gentle care for a shower head

Gently clean flexible nozzles without pins or toothpicks, then wipe, rinse and dry. Use vinegar or descaler only as your exact model’s manufacturer allows.

How to wash dishes by hand properly

Watch how to prepare a wet dish brush, gently wash a supported plate, rinse away the soap and leave the plate and brush to drain. Featuring a Robert Gordon Canvas plate and Koala Eco dish soap and brush.

How to clean a bathroom: the weekly order

Watch the weekly bathroom routine in 1 minute 44 seconds: dry preparation, compatible surface cleaning, separate toilet tools and mopping towards the door. Waiting periods are compressed; follow the labelled times explained below.

Canvas Converse, gently cleaned

A gentle hand clean for Optical White canvas Converse: test a hidden area, clean with mild soap and soft cloths, rinse the laces and dry at room temperature.

Clean an acrylic bath gently

A routine clean for an intact acrylic bath: check the care guide, wipe the waterline and sides, rinse away residue and dry.

Clean chrome taps gently

Clean everyday marks from chrome tapware with a soft cloth, suitable mild soapy water, a careful rinse and drying. Check the maker’s instructions for limescale or damaged plating.

Clean stainless steel without streaks

A gentle routine for stainless-steel appliance doors: check the finish, wipe with the grain, remove detergent residue and dry. Follow the appliance maker’s care instructions for coated finishes and stubborn marks.