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The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
My old-wives hack gets rid of rust from garden furniture for FREE – it used to be a gypsy secret but I'm revealing all
WITH summer in full swing, if you want to ensure your garden furniture is in tip-top shape, then you've come to the right place. And luckily for those on a budget, who don't have much cash to splash on pricey cleaning products, this simple trick is totally free. 3 If your garden furniture is covered in rust, you've come to the right place Credit: Alamy 3 A cleaning whizz has shared a "gypsy secret" to get rid of rust from garden furniture Credit: tiktok/@nicholsonbaba 3 Thanks to this old-wives hack, you won't need to spend a penny Credit: tiktok/@nicholsonbaba A savvy woman has shared an Revealing all on the 'proper According to Nichol, rather than buying cleaning sprays or pastes, you can use mud - yes, you heard that correctly - to get your garden furniture sparkling. Posting on social media, Nichol demonstrated her messy hack, in a clip that was shared alongside the caption ' Read more Fabulous stories She then said: 'And this is how you get rid of all that rust - a little bit of mud, make sure there's a little bit of stones in there.' Nichol praised the 'natural ingredients' and added: 'This is a proper As she rubbed the mud over the rusty legs of a garden chair, she claimed: 'You will be thanking me.' Thrilled with the age-old technique, she simply shared: 'A bit of mud, a bit of water, it costs nothing. Thank me later.' Most read in Fabulous The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ Not only this, but it's also amassed 2,136 likes, 151 comments and 753 shares. Cleaning whizz shares two-second 13p trick to get all the pet hair out of your laundry in seconds Social media users were thankful for Nichol's advice and eagerly raced to the comments to express this. One person said: 'Never skip a Gypsy way is the best way TikTok user Another added: 'That is the best way, the old fashion.' A third commented: 'Fantastic tip, thank you!!!!!' Cleaning hacks for outside IF you want to get your garden summer ready, you'll need to check this out. ALGAE: If your fence is covered in MOSS: If moss is causing you problems, PATIO: IF your patio slabs have seen better days, Whilst someone else chimed in: ' However, not everyone was as complimentary about the messy hack, as someone else wrote: 'I'd rather just buy a new chair.' Meanwhile, one cleaning fan shared their DIY hack to banish rust, as one user explained: 'I also like to use ketchup for rust.' Whilst another chimed in: 'WD40 for me.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
My old-wives hack gets rid of rust from garden furniture for FREE – it used to be a gypsy secret but I'm revealing all
WITH summer in full swing, if you want to ensure your garden furniture is in tip-top shape, then you've come to the right place. And luckily for those on a budget, who don't have much cash to splash on pricey cleaning products, this simple trick is totally free. 3 3 3 A savvy woman has shared an old-wives solution that not many people outside of the gypsy community know about. Revealing all on the 'proper gypsy secret', Nichol shared the key to banishing rust from garden furniture. According to Nichol, rather than buying cleaning sprays or pastes, you can use mud - yes, you heard that correctly - to get your garden furniture sparkling. Posting on social media, Nichol demonstrated her messy hack, in a clip that was shared alongside the caption ' Gypsy secret sorry it's out there now.' She then said: 'And this is how you get rid of all that rust - a little bit of mud, make sure there's a little bit of stones in there.' Nichol praised the 'natural ingredients' and added: 'This is a proper gypsy secret - all natural ingredients get rid of all that rust.' As she rubbed the mud over the rusty legs of a garden chair, she claimed: 'You will be thanking me.' Thrilled with the age-old technique, she simply shared: 'A bit of mud, a bit of water, it costs nothing. Thank me later.' The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ nicholsonbaba, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 286,700 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 2,136 likes, 151 comments and 753 shares. Social media users were thankful for Nichol's advice and eagerly raced to the comments to express this. One person said: 'Never skip a gypsy cleaning tip.' Another added: 'That is the best way, the old fashion.' A third commented: 'Fantastic tip, thank you!!!!!' Whilst someone else chimed in: ' Gypsy way is the best way.' However, not everyone was as complimentary about the messy hack, as someone else wrote: 'I'd rather just buy a new chair.' Meanwhile, one cleaning fan shared their DIY hack to banish rust, as one user explained: 'I also like to use ketchup for rust.' Whilst another chimed in: 'WD40 for me.'
Fashion United
30-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
US brand Rockport to enter UK and Ireland via new Authentic deal
US footwear brand Rockport is set to enter the UK and Ireland through a new deal between its parent company Authentic Brands Group and distribution firm Chapters brand Group. Through the agreement, Chapters will distribute Rockport men's and women's footwear across the two regions. In a release, Chapters' managing director, Graeme Nichol, said there was 'a clear demand for footwear that combines everyday functionality with thoughtful design and Rockport delivers exactly that'. Nichol noted that Chapters' has 'stuck faithfully to the brand's original specifications' for footwear classics like the Umbwe, which still incorporates 'Vibram soles, Hydroshield membranes, full moccasin construction and sumptuous, butter calf leathers'. In his own statement, Henry Stupp, president, lifestyle and entertainment EMEAI at Authentic, added: 'Rockport is a brand with a strong heritage, global recognition and a loyal following. 'Chapters' deep understanding of the regional markets and expertise in brand building make them the ideal partner to establish Rockport's presence and unlock long-term growth across these important regions.' Rockport, founded in 1971, was acquired by Authentic in 2023 after the brand had filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Authentic's intention was to secure strategic partnerships to 'propel the Rockport brand into new heights', efforts of which had already been made evident by the establishment of a licensing agreement in the US with Marc Fisher Footwear.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
The 5p old-wives all natural hack that stops wasps, bees and flies coming into your home as the weather warms up
According to the TikToker, you only need to do this trick every three to four days BUZZ OFF The 5p old-wives all natural hack that stops wasps, bees and flies coming into your home as the weather warms up Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AS the weather is warming up and Brits are enjoying glorious sunshine, there's another, less welcome, guest - pesky flies and wasps. Luckily, one savvy woman has come to rescue with the perfect old-wives solution - and not only is it natural, it also costs just 5p. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 One savvy woman revealed how to use a common cooking ingredient to keep pesky flies and wasps away Credit: Getty 2 According to the TikToker, you only need to do this trick every three to four days Credit: Tiktok/@nicholsonbaba TikToker Nichol explained that to keep annoying insects out of your home for good this summer you may wish to check your kitchen first. Here, you will find an onion - which according to the woman, can be used to deter the unwanted visitors and keep your home pest-free. If you've run out of onions, you can find them for as little as 10p at most supermarkets, such as Sainsbury's and Tesco. For the summer hack, you will only need to use half an onion, so the trick works out to be even cheaper - a mere 5p per use. Demonstrating the simple yet effective trick on her page, Nichol instructed: ''Get the onion - and go over your windows, guys. ''Rub the onion, guys, keep them wasps, mosquitos and flies away.'' She went on the informative video: ''Let the smell of that onion steep into your door and your windows. ''Keep the smell there, keep rubbing, guys.'' If you're worried about the reek ruining your home - and day- fear not, as the cleaning fan claimed the pungent aroma ''disappears after a really short time''. For bets results, Nichol told fellow TikTokers she follows the ''fantastic'' onion method every three to four days. Everyone can see the bees - but you have 20-20 vision & high IQ if you can spot the queen in 11 seconds 'What a lifesaver' Since being shared online, where Nichol boasts close to 13,000 followers, the clip has racked up more than 263k views, 8,700 likes and 183 comments in less than 24 hours. One woman had seen the video just in time, writing: ''What a life saver, these flies are driving me insane already!' Another chimed in: ''Ooooh I live in Dubai and the mosquitos that fly in my door are next level! Why do flies come out in summer? Flies are present all year round, but all of a sudden when summer comes, they are just EVERYWHERE! The main contributing factors are the breeding cycle of flies and the soaring temperatures. Insects are cold blooded and in summer, when their body temperature rises from the external heat, they become more active. The hotter weather also let's them seek out cool moist spots, like inside your home, to escape from the sweltering heat and to lay their eggs. House Fly eggs take around 20 hours to hatch, but when the temperature rises above 37 degrees, can hatch within 8 hours! In extreme hot weather the eggs can mature from larvae to adult fly in as little as four days. The average lifespan of a housefly is 21 days, so each female can lay up to 900 eggs during the summer months! ''Definitely trying this just hope it doesn't stink with the heat.'' ''I'm so trying this, I'm allergic to bees and wasps,'' someone else commented. However, not everyone will be racing to put the purse-friendly hack to test themselves, as many feared streaks and a nasty stench. ''Nope. after cleaning my windows I think not. my door screen protectors will do and windows shut,'' a viewer said. ''What about the smell when people walk towards your doors,'' a critic wasn't entirely convinced.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
The 5p old-wives all natural hack that stops wasps, bees and flies coming into your home as the weather warms up
AS the weather is warming up and Brits are enjoying glorious sunshine, there's another, less welcome, guest - pesky flies and wasps. Luckily, one savvy woman has come to rescue with the perfect old-wives solution - and not only is it natural, it also costs just 5p. Advertisement 2 One savvy woman revealed how to use a common cooking ingredient to keep pesky flies and wasps away Credit: Getty 2 According to the TikToker, you only need to do this trick every three to four days Credit: Tiktok/@nicholsonbaba TikToker Nichol explained that to Here, you will find an onion - which according to the woman, can be used to deter the unwanted visitors and If you've run out of onions, you can find them for as little as 10p at most For the Advertisement READ MORE ON HOMES Demonstrating the simple yet effective trick on ''Rub the onion, guys, keep them She went on ''Keep the smell there, keep rubbing, guys.'' Advertisement Most read in Fabulous If you're worried about the reek ruining your home - and day- fear not, as the cleaning fan claimed the pungent aroma ''disappears after a really short time''. For bets results, Nichol told fellow TikTokers she follows the ''fantastic'' onion method every three to four days. Everyone can see the bees - but you have 20-20 vision & high IQ if you can spot the queen in 11 seconds 'What a lifesaver' Since being shared online, where Nichol boasts close to 13,000 followers, the clip has racked up more than 263k views, 8,700 likes and 183 comments in less than 24 hours. One woman had seen the video just in time, writing: ''What a life saver, these flies are driving me insane already!' Advertisement Another chimed in: ''Ooooh I live in Dubai and the mosquitos that fly in my door are next level! Why do flies come out in summer? Flies are present all year round, but all of a sudden when summer comes, they are just EVERYWHERE! The main contributing factors are the breeding cycle of flies and the soaring temperatures. Insects are cold blooded and in summer, when their body temperature rises from the external heat, they become more active. The hotter weather also let's them seek out cool moist spots, like inside your home, to escape from the sweltering heat and to lay their eggs. House Fly eggs take around 20 hours to hatch, but when the temperature rises above 37 degrees, can hatch within 8 hours! In extreme hot weather the eggs can mature from larvae to adult fly in as little as four days. The average lifespan of a housefly is 21 days, so each female can lay up to 900 eggs during the summer months! ''Definitely trying this just hope it doesn't stink with the heat.'' ''I'm so trying this, I'm allergic to bees and wasps,'' someone else commented. However, not everyone will be racing to put the purse-friendly hack to test themselves, as many feared streaks and a nasty stench. Advertisement ''Nope. after cleaning my windows I think not. my door screen protectors will do and windows shut,'' a viewer said. ''What about the smell when people walk towards your doors,'' a critic wasn't entirely convinced.
