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Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Banish stubborn sun cream stains with two 'simple' items from your cupboard
Cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie, also known as the Queen of Clean, has shared her top tips for removing sun cream stains from clothes - including using two items you already have at home Sun cream, also known as sunscreen, is a must-have during the summer months when we're soaking up more rays than usual. It's a saviour for your skin, warding off cancer and premature ageing, but it's not so kind to your clothes, often leaving behind unsightly stains. The culprit behind these pesky marks is usually the chemical absorbers found in many sun cream formulas. These can leave white garments with an unwelcome yellow or orange tinge, particularly when mixed with sweat. Standard washing machine cycles might not do the trick, but fear not, there's a nifty solution. Lynsey Crombie, the Queen of Clean who rose to fame on Channel 4's Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners in 2013, regularly shares her top cleaning tips with over 382k Instagram fans. She even graced ITV's This Morning recently, dishing out advice on tackling those "stubborn" sun cream stains. It turns out this is Lynsey's "most asked question" when the weather warms up, a query she faces nearly every day. Fortunately, she's got a straightforward fix that utilises a couple of household staples you're likely to have lying around. The cleaning guru revealed that because the stain is caused by grease, you need a "degreaser" to "soak it up". One of the "easiest things to do", which can even tackle stains that have set into the fabric, is to use bicarbonate of soda and washing up liquid. Lynsey showed how she would "sprinkle the bicarb on" the affected area, which should be slightly dampened with water first. Then she added some washing up liquid, which she described as a "degreaser". She then took a small toothbrush to gently scrub it in, before leaving it to soak for a few hours. After that, the stain should "come off". Alternatively, white vinegar can be used, which is often considered a miracle product in many savvy cleaners' arsenals. It's versatile, useful for everything from shining kitchen windows to swiftly removing toilet limescale. Simply "really liberally spray it" on the stain before popping it in the washing machine. Lynsey also mentioned a "really unusual method" involving tea tree oil. "It's actually a natural degreaser," she said. She suggested diluting it with water and applying it directly to the stain, claiming it should "combat it". According to the clever cleaner, this technique can be effective on various greasy stains, including those from body moisturiser. In the comment section, people began sharing their own tips. "Lemon juice and sun works for me," said one person. Another chimed in: "Haven't tried yet but I was given the advice yesterday to hang it on the washing line on a sunny day and the yellowness will disappear!".
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Expert's BBQ cleaning hack only needs one common kitchen staple
Cleaning your barbecue grill has never been so easy thanks to his one hack shared by the Queen of Clean herself - and you just need this one kitchen staple ingredient Chefs are up on a sunny day in your garden with your friends and family during the summertime, which is what summer is all about - until it gets to the cleaning part. A cleaning expert has just revealed the ultimate life-saver hack that only needs a common kitchen ingredient. Over time, the barbecue accumulates a lot of dirt as the juices and the grease from the meats seep onto the racks. As they become hard over time, it makes it difficult to remove them. But instead of spending hours using a sponge and dish soap, trying to rub it off, this one hack might be the solution you've been looking for. Lynsey Crombie, also known as the Queen of Clean, shared her number one tip for when it's time to clean your barbecue grill, and all you need is an onion. How to clean your BBQ grill She captioned: "Heat the grill to a high temperature to loosen any stuck-on food and grime. Use an onion you have left over from your BBQ to save waste." Lynsey then told her followers to use a long-handled fork and rub the cut side of the onion over the boiling grill grates. Doing so will then help break down the residue using the onion's natural juices. She explained: "Onions have antibacterial properties that can help sanitise the grill, reducing the presence of harmful bacteria." Her fans flooded the comments section, thanking the Queen of Clean. Other fans also suggested alternative methods to remove the grease from the barbecue grill, ensuring it would be clean and ready for next time. One wrote: "Cleaning a grill is hard work. I'll be trying this next time,' with a second one adding: "This is genius." Another follower suggested: "I like to dip my onion in a bowl with some salt and oil. The salt acts like an abrasive and also seasons the grill. A hack learnt on holidays in Turkey, where BBQ is king!" With a staggering following count of 381k, Lynsey is also known for being a television personality. She gained fame appearing on Channel 4 's program, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. Following her stint, the cleaning expert has been sharing tips and tricks regularly on her social media platforms, as well as on ITV 's This Morning. Interestingly, Lynsey has a range of cleaning tools and has also published four books, with her most recent one being The 15 Minute Clean.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
I'm a cleaning expert and these are the products everyone should own
Lynsey Crombie aka 'The Queen of Clean' first fell in love with cleaning at the age of eight. "My mum and I didn't have the best relationship, but we always used to bond over cleaning," she says. "When I was eight or nine, if she was cleaning the bathroom, I'd go and help her and that's when we had our special time." Crombie was brought up in a "very clean home" and also recalls her "nans sharing their cleaning tips". As an adult, she joined Channel 4's Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners as an expert for four years, as well as sharing her tips on This Morning. Here, while spring cleaning's on almost all of our minds, Crombie lists the products she thinks everyone should have at home. This tile and floor scrubber is great for bathtubs, tile, glass, floors and hard-to-reach spots. This is a long-time favourite of Lynsey's. "I'm quite tall at 5ft 10, so when I was on my hands and knees bending over to clean the bath, I used to find it quite awkward," she says. "But this brilliant tool saves me from bending and stretching when cleaning baths, tiles and shower screens." She loves the fact it has two different heads – "You've got a sponge head or a scrubby head," she adds. "I put some cleaning products in the bath, add some water and use this tool to scrub away." The removable, washable heads and adjustable length make it a game-changer too. "I dry it by hanging it out my window – all my neighbours are like, 'What the hell is that on your window ledge?'" The answer to cleaning in-between and around all those difficult to reach places. Perfect for reaching under heavy appliances and furniture like fridges, washing machines and sofas, Lynsey says, "The amount of dust it pulls out is unreal. You wouldn't believe the amount of food that gets stuck under your fridge freezer every week too – like sweetcorn spilling out the bag – so I use this once a week on what I call #FridgeFriday, my day for cleaning the fridge." The FlexTexture side scrubs off debris, then flip it and use the ResoFoam side to soak up liquids and wipe the surface dry. "This is the most versatile sponge ever," says Lynsey. "One side is soft ResoFoam, while the other has a firm FlexTexture for tougher scrubbing." The sponge adapts to hot and cold water – "In cold water it goes hard so you can use it for vigorous scrubbing and in warm water it goes soft, so you can use it to wipe the hob, for example." She also points out that your kids will like the quirky, smiley-face design so "it's more likely to get them helping with the cleaning." These cloths are super efficient, capturing dirt, dust and bacteria that hide in the crevices of surfaces. "These microfibre cloths are a must-have for streak-free cleaning," says Lynsey. "They're colour-coded which can help prevent cross-contamination, so you can ensure you clean hygienically." For instance, use the yellow one to wipe the toilet seat and green for the sink. From the huge array of microfibre cloths on sale, Lynsey has found these ones are particularly "good quality and long-lasting, plus they have a label on them so you can hang them on a little hook." These brushes are perfect for tile grout, shower-door tracks, stove tops, and other tight spaces. "These brushes are small but mighty," enthuses Lynsey. "They are brilliant for hard-to-reach areas like the bottom of the shower, tile grout and around sinks." With one larger brush, one smaller, Lynsey likes how robust and strong these are. This flexible yet durable silicon squeegee easily removes soap scum, water drops and limescale but leaves no streaks. "I have one of these in every shower in our house – it's a must for preventing watermarks on shower screens and tiles," says Lynsey. "It instantly removes the excess water off the shower screen, avoiding a limescale build-up or soap scum from shampoo." It's also great for removing pet hair from your carpet and sofa, she adds. "If you've got cat or dog hair stuck in the fibre, this works brilliantly at scraping it out of the carpet." This brush is great for reaching cobwebs and also for dry-dusting your walls. "This is designed to clean behind radiators, but I actually found it didn't fit behind mine. Instead, because the brush is so long, it's great for reaching cobwebs and also for dry-dusting your walls," explains Lynsey. If dry-dusting walls isn't on your jobs list, don't worry, adds Lynsey, this is only a task that needs doing a couple of times a year. "You'd be surprised at the amount of dust that can get stuck on your walls, especially if you've got wallpaper with a pattern and grooves." For tackling cobwebs in high up places, this is a tool you can use every week though. Read more on cleaning: 10 simple and sustainable ways to spring clean and declutter (Yahoo Life UK, 6-min read) Seven cleaning hacks to simplify your life (Yahoo Life UK, 5-min read) Do you really need to 'spring clean' your home? (Apartment Therapy, 6-min read)
