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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I'm TV's Queen of Clean & swear by 1p Tesco bargain to stop your bins from smelling in hot weather
The QUEEN of Clean has revealed the 1p Tesco hack she swears by to stop your bin from stinking during hot weather. Britain has been baking in blistering heat this week, with the Met Office predicting sunny days to be twice as likely as usual this summer. 3 Lynsey Crombie, the Queen of Clean, shared the 1p hack she swears by to stop bins smelling Credit: Supplied 3 The cleaning whizz swears by Cif Infinite All in One Cleaner Spray Credit: Cif 3 Lynsey said the hack stops bins from stinking Credit: Getty And whilst the hot weather is a welcome treat for tan-happy Brits, it also comes with its fair share of downsides. Balmy temperatures can often lead to household bins smelling, as leftover foods decompose quicker, leading to unpleasant odours. Thankfully, Lynsey Crombie, known for her appearances on ITV's This Morning has revealed that you can banish unwanted stenches from your bin simply by using a 1p hack. The Queen of Clean revealed that she relies on Cif Infinite All in One Cleaner Spray to carry out the essential household task. "A spray under the lid and around the rim helps tackle bad smells, fast", the cleaning whizz revealed. The Cif product is currently on sale at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose for £4 for a 280 ml bottle. According to Cif, each bottle contains 2800 sprays, meaning that each spray costs just 1p. And it's not only bins that can be cleaned with the budget-friendly cleaning spray. Lynsey also relies on the spray to clean her toilet lid, seat and base. "It's easy to forget the bits you don't see - like the base of your loo", she said. Lynsey Queen of Clean shares her tips on how to get rid of ants "A quick spray around the seat, lid and base gives a hygienic clean that keeps working long after you flush." The spray is also perfect for giving your smelly car a quick refresh. "Car smelling a bit… lived in?", Lynsey said. "Lightly mist the seats or floor mats to cut through odours (always spot-test first!). 10 Grossest Areas People Forget to Clean By Danielle Mason, who has 20 years of experience Under and Behind the Fridge Crumbs, dust, and spills accumulate over time, attracting pests and creating bad odours. Shower Curtain & Liner These collect mildew and soap scum but are often overlooked. Wash or replace them regularly to keep your bathroom fresh. Toothbrush Holder One of the germiest places in the bathroom, filled with bacteria and toothpaste residue. Rinse and disinfect it weekly. Dishwasher Filter Food particles and grease build up, leading to unpleasant smells and reduced efficiency. Remove and clean the filter every few weeks. Washing Machine Seal The rubber gasket traps mould, mildew, and detergent buildup. Wipe it down with white vinegar and leave the door open to air dry. Light Switches and Remote Controls Touched daily but rarely cleaned, making them germ hotspots. Wipe them down with disinfectant regularly. Under the Sofa Cushions Crumbs, dust, and even lost items hide in the cracks. Remove the cushions and vacuum thoroughly. Kitchen Sink & Plughole Food residue builds up, causing bad odours. Pour boiling water, bicarbonate of soda, and vinegar down the drain to freshen it. Ceiling Fans Dust piles up on the blades and gets redistributed into the air when turned on. Use a microfibre cloth or pillowcase to clean them easily. Doormats They trap dirt and bacteria from shoes but are rarely washed or vacuumed. Shake them out weekly and deep clean them every month. Head to her Instagram pages for more cleaning information @missmasoncleaning @daniellemasonuk "It leaves a fresh, clean scent without any scrubbing." And Lynsey also swears by the cleaning spray for keeping bathroom taps and chrome fixtures sparkling. "This spray brings back the shine to taps, shower heads and metal handles. "Say goodbye to water spots and fingerprints!" Finally, the cleaning pro explained that the spray is her secret weapon for the family sofa. "Fabric sofas take a lot of daily wear", she said. "Between deep cleans, you can mist over cushions to keep things fresh and inviting."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
I'm TV's Queen of Clean & swear by 1p Tesco bargain to stop your bins from smelling in hot weather
The QUEEN of Clean has revealed the 1p Tesco hack she swears by to stop your bin from stinking during hot weather. Britain has been 3 Lynsey Crombie, the Queen of Clean, shared the 1p hack she swears by to stop bins smelling Credit: Supplied 3 The cleaning whizz swears by Cif Infinite All in One Cleaner Spray Credit: Cif 3 Lynsey said the hack stops bins from stinking Credit: Getty And whilst the Balmy temperatures can often lead to Thankfully, The Queen of Clean revealed that she relies on Read more cleaning stories "A spray under the lid and around the rim helps tackle bad smells, fast", the cleaning whizz revealed. The Cif product is currently on sale at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose for £4 for a 280 ml bottle. According to Cif, each bottle contains 2800 sprays, meaning that each spray costs just 1p. And it's not only bins that can be cleaned with the budget-friendly cleaning spray. Most read in Fabulous Lynsey also relies on the spray to clean her toilet lid, seat and base. "It's easy to forget the bits you don't see - like the base of your loo", she said. Lynsey Queen of Clean shares her tips on how to get rid of ants "A quick spray around the seat, lid and base gives a hygienic clean that keeps working long after you flush." The spray is also perfect for giving your smelly car a quick refresh. "Car smelling a bit… lived in?", Lynsey said. "Lightly mist the seats or floor mats to cut through odours (always spot-test first!). 10 Grossest Areas People Forget to Clean By Under and Behind the Fridge Crumbs, dust, and spills accumulate over time, attracting pests and creating bad odours. Shower Curtain & Liner These collect mildew and soap scum but are often overlooked. Wash or replace them regularly to keep your bathroom fresh. Toothbrush Holder One of the germiest places in the bathroom, filled with bacteria and toothpaste residue. Rinse and disinfect it weekly. Dishwasher Filter Food particles and grease build up, leading to unpleasant smells and reduced efficiency. Remove and clean the filter every few weeks. Washing Machine Seal The rubber gasket traps mould, mildew, and detergent buildup. Wipe it down with white vinegar and leave the door open to air dry. Light Switches and Remote Controls Touched daily but rarely cleaned, making them germ hotspots. Wipe them down with disinfectant regularly. Under the Sofa Cushions Crumbs, dust, and even lost items hide in the cracks. Remove the cushions and vacuum thoroughly. Kitchen Sink & Plughole Food residue builds up, causing bad odours. Pour boiling water, bicarbonate of soda, and vinegar down the drain to freshen it. Ceiling Fans Dust piles up on the blades and gets redistributed into the air when turned on. Use a microfibre cloth or pillowcase to clean them easily. Doormats They trap dirt and bacteria from shoes but are rarely washed or vacuumed. Shake them out weekly and deep clean them every month. Head to her Instagram pages for more cleaning information @ "It leaves a fresh, clean scent without any scrubbing." And Lynsey also swears by the cleaning spray for keeping bathroom taps and chrome fixtures sparkling. "This spray brings back the shine to taps, shower heads and metal handles. "Say goodbye to water spots and fingerprints!" Finally, the cleaning pro explained that the spray is her secret weapon for the family sofa. "Fabric sofas take a lot of daily wear", she said. "Between deep cleans, you can mist over cushions to keep things fresh and inviting."
The Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I'm TV's Queen of Clean & swear by 1p Tesco bargain to stop your bins from smelling in hot weather
The QUEEN of Clean has revealed the 1p Tesco hack she swears by to stop your bin from stinking during hot weather. Britain has been baking in blistering heat this week, with the Met Office predicting sunny days to be twice as likely as usual this summer. 3 And whilst the hot weather is a welcome treat for tan-happy Brits, it also comes with its fair share of downsides. Balmy temperatures can often lead to household bins smelling, as leftover foods decompose quicker, leading to unpleasant odours. Thankfully, Lynsey Crombie, known for her appearances on ITV 's This Morning has revealed that you can banish unwanted stenches from your bin simply by using a 1p hack. The Queen of Clean revealed that she relies on Cif Infinite All in One Cleaner Spray to carry out the essential household task. "A spray under the lid and around the rim helps tackle bad smells, fast", the cleaning whizz revealed. The Cif product is currently on sale at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose for £4 for a 280 ml bottle. According to Cif, each bottle contains 2800 sprays, meaning that each spray costs just 1p. And it's not only bins that can be cleaned with the budget-friendly cleaning spray. Lynsey also relies on the spray to clean her toilet lid, seat and base. "It's easy to forget the bits you don't see - like the base of your loo", she said. Lynsey Queen of Clean shares her tips on how to get rid of ants "A quick spray around the seat, lid and base gives a hygienic clean that keeps working long after you flush." The spray is also perfect for giving your smelly car a quick refresh. "Car smelling a bit… lived in?", Lynsey said. "Lightly mist the seats or floor mats to cut through odours (always spot-test first!). 10 Grossest Areas People Forget to Clean By Danielle Mason, who has 20 years of experience Under and Behind the Fridge Crumbs, dust, and spills accumulate over time, attracting pests and creating bad odours. Shower Curtain & Liner These collect mildew and soap scum but are often overlooked. Wash or replace them regularly to keep your bathroom fresh. Toothbrush Holder One of the germiest places in the bathroom, filled with bacteria and toothpaste residue. Rinse and disinfect it weekly. Dishwasher Filter Food particles and grease build up, leading to unpleasant smells and reduced efficiency. Remove and clean the filter every few weeks. Washing Machine Seal The rubber gasket traps mould, mildew, and detergent buildup. Wipe it down with white vinegar and leave the door open to air dry. Light Switches and Remote Controls Touched daily but rarely cleaned, making them germ hotspots. Wipe them down with disinfectant regularly. Under the Sofa Cushions Crumbs, dust, and even lost items hide in the cracks. Remove the cushions and vacuum thoroughly. Kitchen Sink & Plughole Food residue builds up, causing bad odours. Pour boiling water, bicarbonate of soda, and vinegar down the drain to freshen it. Ceiling Fans Dust piles up on the blades and gets redistributed into the air when turned on. Use a microfibre cloth or pillowcase to clean them easily. Doormats They trap dirt and bacteria from shoes but are rarely washed or vacuumed. Shake them out weekly and deep clean them every month. Head to her Instagram pages for more cleaning information @ missmasoncleaning @ daniellemasonuk "It leaves a fresh, clean scent without any scrubbing." And Lynsey also swears by the cleaning spray for keeping bathroom taps and chrome fixtures sparkling. "This spray brings back the shine to taps, shower heads and metal handles. "Say goodbye to water spots and fingerprints!" Finally, the cleaning pro explained that the spray is her secret weapon for the family sofa. "Fabric sofas take a lot of daily wear", she said. "Between deep cleans, you can mist over cushions to keep things fresh and inviting."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Anyone suffering from heatwave urged to do one thing before going to bed
This Morning cleaning guru Lynsey Crombie, aka the Queen of Clean, shares her simple trick for tackling yellow armpit stains as a result of sweat and deodorant build-up Summer is a season filled with stain danger, from the potential for ketchup or barbecue sauce to drip out of our burgers on to pristine clothes, not to mention constant applications of SPF that leave clothes with cream marks to the heat, making people sweat through their clothes. Thankfully This Morning cleaning guru LYNSEY CROMBIE aka Queen of Clean knows all the tricks for tackling stubborn marks ensuring that you can breeze through the heatwave looking and feeling clean and fresh. Here she shares her tips: FAKE TAN FIASCO If you're a regular fake tan user, you'll be all too familiar with the orange tint it can leave behind on your toilet seat. To lift the stain, you'll need to use products that help dissolve the dyes and oils in fake tan that stick to surfaces like ceramic or plastic. A cream cleaner, such as Cif lifts the pigment while giving the bowl a gentle scrub. The mild abrasives break down the staining without damaging the toilet seat surface. A damp Magic Eraser is ideal for quick fixes as the melamine foam acts like ultra-fine sandpaper, great for buffing away stains without harsh chemicals. For really stubborn marks, acetone nail polish remover cuts through the oily residues in fake tan - just be sure to test on a small patch first. SAUCY STAINS Summer BBQs are super-relaxing, until BBQ sauce or ketchup drips on to your favourite white top. Scrape off excess sauce using a blunt knife to avoid rubbing it deeper into the fabric. Flip the item inside out and rinse under cold running water to push the sauce out from the back, this helps lift the stain rather than spread it. Cold water also prevents the stain from setting. Turn the item right-side out, add a blob of washing-up liquid directly to the area, and pop in the wash as normal. Washing-up liquid cuts through the grease and sugar in BBQ sauces. The 15 Minute Clean: The Quickest Way to a Sparkling Home, £14.99, is available on Amazon, currently on offer for £12.29. SWEATY ARMPITS Underarm stains from sweat and deodorant build-up can turn hard and crispy, and washing alone doesn't always do the trick. Before washing, spray the underarm area (from the inside of the garment) liberally with white vinegar. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then wash as usual. The white vinegar breaks down the salt, sweat, and aluminium in deodorants, softening the build-up so it can wash away cleanly. GREASE IS THE WORD Grease, from bbq burgers or mayo can be tricky to zap, but not if you act fast! Apply lemon juice to the stain. Lemon is a natural degreaser - the acid helps break down the oily residue. Then sprinkle bicarbonate of soda or corn starch on top - they both act like sponges drawing oil out of the fabric and absorbing the loosened grease. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes, rinse with cold water, then wash as normal. SUNCREAM SAVE Suncream can be a real pain to get out of clothes and the longer you leave it the worse it'll get. If you are out and about when the stain occurs, gently blot to absorb as much as the cream as you can. Or use hand sanitiser to cover the stain - this will stop if from spreading. At the beach? Cover the stain with sand to dry it out. As soon as you can, rinse the stain from the reverse under a cold water tap, to help push it out of the fabric. Then try: White vinegar: This can help break down the oil base of the suncream - simply cover the stain in the vinegar then leave for 30 minutes. Eucalyptus oil: This has magical stain removal qualities and it smells incredible. Coat your stain in the stuff, leave for 15 minutes. After applying either white vinegar or eucalyptus oil, wash the garment at the hottest temperature that's safe for the fabric, and check for the stain again before you dry. Once the item has dried you won't get the stain out. So if there is still a trace of the stain repeat this process again. Avoid the tumble dryer because any trace of the stain will become permanent. Instead air dry on the washing line or on a clothes airer.
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Mrs Hinch loves it but I think it's toxic… I've seen it do so much damage & I'm a pro cleaner
MRS Hinch loves it so much that she's done multiple Instagram videos gushing about its effectiveness. But now professional cleaner Gemma has had her say - revealing she thinks Viakal is one of the most "toxic" products around. 3 Mrs Hinch took to Instagram to share a video about the new Viakal spray, as she said she's used the limescale remover since "day one" Credit: Instagram/@mrshinchhome 3 She showed herself without gloves, as she demonstrated the effectiveness of the product on her shower head Credit: Instagram/@mrshinchhome 3 But professional cleaner Gemma strongly disagrees, and insisted there's no need to use such a "toxic" product Credit: TikTok/@diamondgemcleaning This time She then used it on her shower screen to show it in action, spraying it on, waiting three minutes and wiping it off to reveal a sparkling clean screen. Mrs Hinch continued to use the spray on both her shower head and her plug to remove the limescale, before concluding: "If you haven't got one in your cleaning cupboard, get one. Read more Cleaning stories "It's the number one by me for a reason." But Gemma was quick to disagree with the cleanfluencer in her TikTok video, as she said: "I've just seen Mrs Hinch promoting this product, it was an ad and I know that she works for them, she said it's her favourite product. "Now I'm a professional cleaner and it's my worst. "I've spoken about this product so many times because I've just seen so much damage from this product and I will never use it." Most read in Fabulous Gemma added that the reason her nails always look so good is that she doesn't use Viakal, or get such "toxic" products near her hands. "I would say that anybody if you do want to use Viakal please wear gloves," she sighed. I tried Zoflora's new carpet cleaner - it works in just 30 seconds and leaves your home smelling super fresh (1) "That stuff is potent and I would even wear a mask, like that stuff makes me feel sick, it gives me a headache and the worst part is it's not needed." Instead of using the spray, Gemma swears by Cif cream cleaner, white vinegar and a Brillo pad, which doesn't scratch the glass and works for her every time. In fact, she's said she's even seen "so much damage" that's come from using the spray. "I don't normally come on here and talk about other people but I find it hard when someone is promoting such a toxic product and it's an ad and it's just not needed," Gemma continued. "Honestly ditch the Viakal and swap it for white vinegar or Cif cream cleaner and you're going to get exactly the same results without breathing in loads of toxic chemicals." And as with any video featuring an opinion, the comments section of Gemma's TikTok was quickly filled with other cleaning whizzes sharing theirs. Mrs Hinch's whopping £4.4million fortune HOMEMAKER Sophie Hinchcliffe makes a whopping £4,313 per day. The star, known best as Mrs Hinch online, has cleaned up with bumper earnings for her social media, with reported new figures for company Mrs Hinch Limited. In fact, according to Companies House, she has more than a million reasons to be smiling with the company's takings in 2024 amounting to a huge £1,574,405 annual profit. They also reveal that Sophie has amassed a huge £5 million worth of assets in her firm since it first launched. Mrs Hinch Limited, which was set up in 2019, started off with online videos Sophie was also praised for her honesty when it comes to raising her sons, giving advice to mums who could be struggling, lifting the lid behind a world that could be picture perfect. She proved so successful, she has since been expanding her businesses to multiple different ventures, including her own cleaning range, books, interior design services and baby goods. In 2024, her company's reported cash at bank and in hand at £4,179,283, monies due in at £748,130 and tangible assets at £81,123. After allowing for £644,402 in bills, Sophie retained £4,364,134 worth of profits in the firm – including her latest takings. Her assets include a £99,775 car bought in 2024 - with her latest account proving her most successful set of figures so far. "I love it. It's the texture- it clings," one wrote. "So I can spread it evenly, the other stuff is too patchy." "I love it!!!!!! It's great for glass," another agreed. "If used correctly it's fantastic. Don't get me wrong, Mrs Hinch is promoting it like it works easily when it doesn't. "But it can be used safely and I work in a ventilated room with a mask and gloves. Job 10x easier." "It's good in the right hands," a third said. However, others were firmly of the same opinion as Gemma, and didn't hold back as they explained why. "I used it for a long time and totally regret it," one said. "It ruined my client's taps, it's toxic and it DAMAGES for sure." "It ruined my bathroom!!!" another added. "I didn't know it was so bad and my gorgeous new build bathroom is RUINED!" "I'm also a self employed cleaner and I hate it so much," a third said. "Causes so much damage."
