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Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
How I got my mould-spotted grubby, white vertical blinds spotless for 49p – don't waste your money on new ones
Plus, seven household items you are not cleaning enough WASH THIS How I got my mould-spotted grubby, white vertical blinds spotless for 49p – don't waste your money on new ones Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A THRIFTY cleaning fan has revealed how she got her dirty blinds looking brand new for just 49p. With the cost-of-living crisis soaring, many cash-strapped households are on the lookout for affordable cleaning hacks - and if your blinds could do with some TLC, you've come to the right place. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Could your blinds do with some TLC? One woman has come to rescue with the perfect remedy - and it cost her less than 50p Credit: diy on a budget/facebook 2 The savvy cleaning fan shared the 49p trick on Facebook where it's since taken the internet by storm Credit: diy on a budget/facebook Donna Blossom Hill took to Facebook to share an easy hack that totally transformed her mould-spotted vertical blinds with no faff. According to the woman, although the white blinds were grubby and had certainly seen better days, she couldn't afford a new set. Although some cleaning fans swear by using white vinegar, Donna, unfortunately, discovered that this viral 79p hack didn't do anything. Luckily, she soon found a solution - and not only did it work a treat but was also a cheaper alternative, costing less than 50p. read more on homes FLOWER POWER Lavender will double in size if you add 45p kitchen staple to soil this spring She shared the magic remedy on the popular DIY On A Budget Official - and turns out, all you need in a common cleaning product that's most likely already sitting in your home. Sharing a before and after of the jaw-dropping results, the savvy woman wrote: ''No money for new blinds so I bleached them, I did try white vinegar but didn't work. ''I got a bucket (98p B&Q) filled it with hottish water with 49p bleach (Farmfoods) put half bottle in, carefully unclipped from the top leaving weights in bottom and 1 by 1 put them in bucket leaving for 5 minutes.'' She went on in the post: ''Then from the bucket hanging them up 1 by 1 and putting a towel underneath them for 15 mins & they're done. ''I'm amazed as they're in my conservatory so i have a lot of blinds to do.'' 'Good ol' bleach' Since being shared on the popular page, the post has already taken the internet by storm, winning Donna more than 500 likes in just a few hours. I tried Zoflora's new carpet cleaner - it works in just 30 seconds and leaves your home smelling super fresh (1) More than 120 people flooded to comments to share their thoughts at the epic transformation, as others revealed their go-to remedies. One cleaning fan recommended: ''Try baking soda with vinegar.'' Someone else chimed in: ''Fab! I soaked mine in the bath with washing powder and they came out well. Just make sure hang to dry.'' The household items you're not cleaning often enough IF you want to ensure your home is squeaky clean, you'll need to listen up. Below are the household items you're forgetting to clean, and how to get them sparkling... Remote Controls: Wipe with a disinfectant cloth. Use a cotton bud for crevices. Light Switches: Wipe with a disinfectant wipe. Use a mild soap solution for tough stains. Door Handles: Clean with an antibacterial spray. Wipe down regularly. Underneath and Behind Appliances: Vacuum or sweep regularly. Mop with a suitable cleaner. Shower Curtains and Liners: Wash in the washing machine. Use a bleach solution for stubborn mildew. Kitchen Sponges and Dishcloths: Microwave damp sponges for one minute. Wash dishcloths in the washing machine. Computer Keyboards and Mice: Use compressed air to remove debris. Wipe with a disinfectant wipe. A third wrote: ''I used to use mildew spray worked a treat.'' ''Be careful if that's mould it can cause lung problems. If it comes back better to change them,'' a fourth said. However, there were also plenty of those who strongly advised against using the 49p solution. ''Bleach does not kill mould, it will get rid of it but next time it comes back worse,'' a cleaning fan warned. ''Use vinegar in a washing machine I delicate or hand wash after soaking.''
The Sun
08-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
How I got my mould-spotted grubby, white vertical blinds spotless for 49p – don't waste your money on new ones
A THRIFTY cleaning fan has revealed how she got her dirty blinds looking brand new for just 49p. With the cost-of-living crisis soaring, many cash-strapped households are on the lookout for affordable cleaning hacks - and if your blinds could do with some TLC, you've come to the right place. 2 2 Donna Blossom Hill took to Facebook to share an easy hack that totally transformed her mould-spotted vertical blinds with no faff. According to the woman, although the white blinds were grubby and had certainly seen better days, she couldn't afford a new set. Although some cleaning fans swear by using white vinegar, Donna, unfortunately, discovered that this viral 79p hack didn't do anything. Luckily, she soon found a solution - and not only did it work a treat but was also a cheaper alternative, costing less than 50p. She shared the magic remedy on the popular DIY On A Budget Official - and turns out, all you need in a common cleaning product that's most likely already sitting in your home. Sharing a before and after of the jaw-dropping results, the savvy woman wrote: ''No money for new blinds so I bleached them, I did try white vinegar but didn't work. ''I got a bucket (98p B&Q) filled it with hottish water with 49p bleach (Farmfoods) put half bottle in, carefully unclipped from the top leaving weights in bottom and 1 by 1 put them in bucket leaving for 5 minutes.'' She went on in the post: ''Then from the bucket hanging them up 1 by 1 and putting a towel underneath them for 15 mins & they're done. ''I'm amazed as they're in my conservatory so i have a lot of blinds to do.'' 'Good ol' bleach' Since being shared on the popular page, the post has already taken the internet by storm, winning Donna more than 500 likes in just a few hours. More than 120 people flooded to comments to share their thoughts at the epic transformation, as others revealed their go-to remedies. One cleaning fan recommended: ''Try baking soda with vinegar.'' Someone else chimed in: ''Fab! I soaked mine in the bath with washing powder and they came out well. Just make sure hang to dry.'' The household items you're not cleaning often enough IF you want to ensure your home is squeaky clean, you'll need to listen up. Below are the household items you're forgetting to clean, and how to get them sparkling... Remote Controls: Wipe with a disinfectant cloth. Use a cotton bud for crevices. Light Switches: Wipe with a disinfectant wipe. Use a mild soap solution for tough stains. Door Handles: Clean with an antibacterial spray. Wipe down regularly. Underneath and Behind Appliances: Vacuum or sweep regularly. Mop with a suitable cleaner. Shower Curtains and Liners: Wash in the washing machine. Use a bleach solution for stubborn mildew. Kitchen Sponges and Dishcloths: Microwave damp sponges for one minute. Wash dishcloths in the washing machine. Computer Keyboards and Mice: Use compressed air to remove debris. Wipe with a disinfectant wipe. A third wrote: ''I used to use mildew spray worked a treat.'' ''Be careful if that's mould it can cause lung problems. If it comes back better to change them,'' a fourth said. However, there were also plenty of those who strongly advised against using the 49p solution. ''Bleach does not kill mould, it will get rid of it but next time it comes back worse,'' a cleaning fan warned.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers race to major discount supermarket as 100 lollies are slashed to 10p – & they're perfect for kids
The vegan-friendly sweet is 'free from artificial colours' and each box contains four different flavours SWEET DEAL Shoppers race to major discount supermarket as 100 lollies are slashed to 10p – & they're perfect for kids Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR discount supermarket has slashed the price of lollies to just 10p - and you'll get a mega box of a whopping 100 lollies. Although Easter is now over, that doesn't necessarily mean we're tired of sweets just yet - and if your secret stash is running low, you may want to keep reading this. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Shoppers have been sent into a frenzy after a popular discount store slashed the price of lollies to just 10p Credit: Getty 2 Bargain-mad Brits can now get their hands on this mega box of sweet treats for spare change Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK While the temperatures are rising, B&M prices seem to be dropping - and now thrifty customers can get their hands on a 100-pack of lollies for spare change. Informing others about the epic deal, one shopper, Donna Blossom Hill, took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook. According to her, B&M fans can snap up the viral Fruity Pops for just 10p for a monster box of the treat. The vegan-friendly sweet is ''free from artificial colours'' and each box contains four different flavours - lemon, strawberry, orange and blackcurrant. READ MORE ON SHOPPING PRICE ROLLBACK Asda slashes price of Gino's air fryers… but he insists it's NOT about probe Each lolly, which weighs around 8g, comes in a plastic-free packaging, the description online reads. The Welsh shopper wrote in the caption of the post: ''100 lollies Scanning at 10p YES 10p top shelf, B&M, Fforestfach, Swansea, loads there. ''Dated 30/11/2025 and they for me, not children,'' she chuckled in the comments, after snapping up two boxes of the sugary treat. Since being share online, the post has racked up a whopping 72 likes and 56 comments in less than 24 hours. One tagged their pal, writing: ''off you trot back to b&m, I need this bargain thank you.'' ''Cos they're supposed be displayed in the box and sold individually,'' someone else chimed in. I went to B&M for a radiator cover & came out with £230 of furniture for £40 - here's how I nabbed such epic bargains ''Get to b&m tomorrow,'' another was planning a trip to the nearest branch. ''I have never seen these in b&m!'' a fourth wrote. How to save money at B&M One of the best ways to save money at B&M is by using the retailer's Scanner App. It is free to download onto your smartphone via the Apple App Store or Google Play. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. Once downloaded, you can use the camera on your phone to scan product barcodes around stores. The app then tells you the true price of that product, which is sometimes much lower than the price tag says it is. One shopper used the app to get a £10 long hot water bottle for just 10p, while other customers have found a host of other 10p bargains. Another quick way to cut costs is by visiting at the right time. One ex-manager told The Sun this is around 10am on a Wednesday, when staff slash the price of items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products. Deals expert Tom Church said to keep an eye out for red sticker products as well. These are added to special buy products that have been reduced in price. It's worth signing up to Facebook pages dedicated to hunting for bargains from B&M and other discounters too. Two worth joining are B&M Bargains, Extreme Money Saving Deals and More and Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers race to major discount supermarket as 100 lollies are slashed to 10p – & they're perfect for kids
A MAJOR discount supermarket has slashed the price of lollies to just 10p - and you'll get a mega box of a whopping 100 lollies. Although Easter is now over, that doesn't necessarily mean we're tired of sweets just yet - and if your secret stash is running low, you may want to keep reading this. 2 2 While the temperatures are rising, B&M prices seem to be dropping - and now thrifty customers can get their hands on a 100-pack of lollies for spare change. Informing others about the epic deal, one shopper, Donna Blossom Hill, took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook. According to her, B&M fans can snap up the viral Fruity Pops for just 10p for a monster box of the treat. The vegan-friendly sweet is ''free from artificial colours'' and each box contains four different flavours - lemon, strawberry, orange and blackcurrant. Each lolly, which weighs around 8g, comes in a plastic-free packaging, the description online reads. The Welsh shopper wrote in the caption of the post: ''100 lollies Scanning at 10p YES 10p top shelf, B&M, Fforestfach, Swansea, loads there. ''Dated 30/11/2025 and they for me, not children,'' she chuckled in the comments, after snapping up two boxes of the sugary treat. Since being share online, the post has racked up a whopping 72 likes and 56 comments in less than 24 hours. One tagged their pal, writing: ''off you trot back to b&m, I need this bargain thank you.'' ''Cos they're supposed be displayed in the box and sold individually,'' someone else chimed in. I went to B&M for a radiator cover & came out with £230 of furniture for £40 - here's how I nabbed such epic bargains ''Get to b&m tomorrow,'' another was planning a trip to the nearest branch. ''I have never seen these in b&m!'' a fourth wrote. How to save money at B&M One of the best ways to save money at B&M is by using the retailer's Scanner App. It is free to download onto your smartphone via the Apple App Store or Google Play. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. Once downloaded, you can use the camera on your phone to scan product barcodes around stores. The app then tells you the true price of that product, which is sometimes much lower than the price tag says it is. One shopper used the app to get a £10 long hot water bottle for just 10p, while other customers have found a host of other 10p bargains. Another quick way to cut costs is by visiting at the right time. One ex-manager told The Sun this is around 10am on a Wednesday, when staff slash the price of items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products. Deals expert Tom Church said to keep an eye out for red sticker products as well. These are added to special buy products that have been reduced in price. It's worth signing up to Facebook pages dedicated to hunting for bargains from B&M and other discounters too.
