52 h. ago Professional cleaner reveals the 'most disgusting' item she finds in almost every home

A professional housekeeper on Reddit has identified people's toothbrush holder cups as among 'the MOST DISGUSTING things' they've encountered during 15 years cleaning homes.

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2 d. ago ‘I don’t touch my phone. At home, I’d be scrolling’: why young people are flocking to independent cinemas

Young people are drawn in by the promise of a ‘no-distractions’ zone, rereleases of old classics and music documentaries by global artistsA new generation of film lovers is helping to drive an increase in cinema attendance across the UK. As the industry slowly recovers from the decline of audiences during the pandemic – there were 126.5m admissions in 2024 compared with 176.1m in 2019, the rise in younger people returning to cinema may be due to a newfound love for film developed during the lockdown years. Although figures are yet to be restored to pre-pandemic levels, admission rates are continuing to increase, and it is younger audiences in particular who are showing significant enthusiasm, with figures from the Cinema Advertising Association suggesting that under-35s make up 50% of cinemagoers across the board.This is a proportion, which includes all cinemas including mainstream multiplexes, has held steady over the last few years but the effect appears particularly marked on the...

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8 d. ago Pro cleaner's secret weapon for pristine floors in top London hotels costs 20p

Professional cleaner Melissa Browning has spent 18 years cleaning some of London's most prestigious hotels

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1 week ago Professional cleaner shares 'genius' hack for wiping glass surfaces with two items 

Stains on glass surfaces, like mirrors and windows, can be especially annoying because of how visible they are but a professional house cleaner shared a simple hack

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1 week ago Woman labelled 'out of touch' for complaining about 'stingy' weekly allowance from her partner as people tell her to 'get a grip on reality'

The British mother vented on Mumsnet, where she revealed that she was on a 12 month career break and so needed funds from her boyfriend to cover overheads for her and their young son.

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1 week ago Professional cleaner's 'best' method to remove grease from oven knobs

In what could prove to be highly useful cleaning advice, one expert detailed how you can tackle this troublesome task simply by using the correct cleaning agent and a certain type of cloth or sponge

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1 week ago 'I'm a professional cleaner and there's one thing people like me wouldn't touch'

Cleaning the home involves working on numerous rooms, surfaces, objects and furniture and one professional has shared how she tackles a device that many people are reluctant to touch

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1 week ago 'I'm a professional cleaner and I always do this kitchen task first'

Cleaning the kitchen can feel like a mountain to climb but a cleaning expert has shared her order to get on top of dirt and grime.

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