Maintenance and Care

Ideal Home highlights seven easy-to-miss cleaning issues guests may spot, from stale smells and toilet grime to dirty switches and towels.

• Home Evaly Team
• October 31, 2026

An Ideal Home report recommends pairing Lakeland’s Dry:Soon heated airer with its 12-litre dehumidifier. The report says both are 20% off.

• Home Evaly Team
• October 29, 2026

A Hunker report says plain shaving cream may lift grease and grime from painted cabinets, but advises spot-testing and avoiding natural or unsealed wood.

• Home Evaly Team
• October 24, 2026

Heating experts say there is no universal schedule. A household’s routine, room use and how quickly its home cools should guide adjustments.

• Home Evaly Team
• October 19, 2026

Hunker recommends using a hand steamer to loosen residue and reduce garbage-can odors, while noting that results depend on the bin and the cause.

• Home Evaly Team
• October 18, 2026

House Beautiful recommends checking outlets, floors, lighting, windows, doors and paint during apartment tours before signing a lease.

• Home Evaly Team
• October 16, 2026

A first autumn frost can damage begonias, dahlias and cosmos. Learn how to cover plants, shelter pots and protect roots before temperatures drop.

• Home Evaly Team
• October 15, 2026

Some potted plants can overwinter outdoors, but hardiness zones, pot material, drainage and protection from freezing determine their chances.

• Home Evaly Team
• October 14, 2026

Apartment Therapy’s reviewer reports using PurSteam’s 10-in-1 steam mop on floors, grout and clothing. The review does not establish independent performance.

• Home Evaly Team
• October 8, 2026

Hunker recommends a citric acid soak to remove mineral scale from showerheads, with precautions for metal finishes and remaining debris.

• Home Evaly Team
• October 5, 2026