If the cleaning is driving you crazy, or the housework is hounding you – do not despair! Our grime guru Kay Lean is here to show you that there really is a brighter side to cleaning!

QUESTION: I love to cook and often have guests around to my house for dinner, the trouble is I hate cleaning up afterwards. Dirty grill pans, a smeary glass top table, not to mention wrecked nails! Is there anything that you can suggest to make my life easier?
Michelle, Leeds

ANSWER: First of all get a pair of gloves on you! You will be ready to face the dirtiest of tasks and your hands won’t get grubby in the process! Secondly, greet your guests with a sparking glass tabletop by buffing it up with a Spontex Window Wonder. Finally, for when the guests have left, invest in some Spontex washing up tools! Spontex Scour Devil is a great little helper in the kitchen and will get rid of all of that nasty burnt on food.

QUESTION: I am having lots of bad luck at the moment and my friend seems to think it maybe because my house is a bit grubby – apparently having a spotless home brings you good luck because of all the positive Feng Shui. Is this true and what particular areas do you suggest I keep the most sparkling?
Maria, London
ANSWER: Maria, you are quite right! For good luck it is essential that positive energy be allowed to flow freely through your home, it can’t do this with dirt and grime in the way!

First of all make sure that all your windows and mirrors are gleaming. This will work to deflect negative chi. Try a Spontex Window Wonder, you will be amazed! Secondly place a Spontex Sparkle next to your kitchen sink; this shiny scourer works to counteract the negativity of flowing water. Thirdly, ensure that you never leave washing up in the sink, the ancient principles of Feng Shui believe that this will cause problems with money.
 
 


Here are some more handy household tips that some of you have sent in to share!

Sara Liddell from Northern Ireland has a good idea!
  • Before cleaning my microwave, I heat a small cup of water for 30 seconds and then wipe the microwave with my Spontex dishcloth. This makes the microwave much easier to clean!
 

Wendy Smith has found another way to use her rubber gloves:

  • I find rubber gloves invaluable for removing pet hairs from clothing, carpets, 3 piece suites etc. The hair just forms rolls which are easily lifted off.

 

Next issue, I will be sharing my vast knowledge on the subject of dusting. So if you have any great tips to share, do not waste a second and email me! If we print your tip, we will send you a Spontex goody pack; you'll have all the mod cons in your cleaning cupboard!