Guides
How often to wash, clean, descale and check what is in your home — with honest ranges instead of false precision.
Routines2 min read
You don’t need a free Saturday to keep a home in good shape. Short, flexible sessions spread across the week do more — and feel lighter.
Quick answer: Ten minutes a day for the basics, plus one 20-minute session per area — kitchen, bathroom, dusting, floors — sometime each week.
Appliances2 min read
Gritty glasses and a stale smell usually point to one small part. Cleaning the filter takes about ten minutes and makes a real difference.
Every 2–4 weeks: twist the filter out, rinse it under warm water with a soft brush and refit it until it locks.
Textiles & laundry2 min read
Bath towels, hand towels and tea towels each have their own rhythm. A few simple habits keep them fresh, soft and absorbent for longer.
Bath towels after 3–4 uses, hand towels every 2–3 days, kitchen towels every day or two.
Textiles & laundry2 min read
Sheets, pillowcases, duvets and pillows all need fresh air and washing — just not at the same pace. Here is a rhythm that is easy to keep.
Sheets and pillowcases every 1–2 weeks; pillows and the duvet every 4–6 months.
Appliances2 min read
A machine that washes everything else needs a little care itself. Three small routines keep it fresh, efficient and free of that musty smell.
Drum and seal every 1–2 months, detergent drawer every month or two, pump filter every 3–6 months.
Cleaning2 min read
Greasy filters trap less steam and make the hood louder. Most metal filters can go straight into the dishwasher — here is how often, and how.
Wash metal filters every 1–2 months; replace carbon filters roughly every 3–6 months.