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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
How to use a 10p cable tie to totally clear out your plug holes WITHOUT any chemicals or touching the gross hair gunk
Plus, seven grossest household items you aren't cleaning enough HAIR ME OUT How to use a 10p cable tie to totally clear out your plug holes WITHOUT any chemicals or touching the gross hair gunk Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BLOCKED drains are a homeowner's worst nightmare, but for the most part they're unavoidable. A kitchen sink, for example, has to deal with large amounts of grease and food on a daily basis. 2 One savvy mum shared a game-changer of a cleaning hack on TikTok where it's since gone viral Credit: TIKTOK/@tsagana24 2 All you need for cleaning the gunk-filled drains is a piece of cable tie Credit: TIKTOK/@tsagana24 Meanwhile, when it comes to a bathroom drain, it has to handle soap suds, grime and hair whenever you shower or take a relaxing bath. But while there are heaps of different products on the market to tackle this problem, sometimes they tend to be pricey - or not work at all. Luckily, one TikToker has shared a nifty 10p solution, which she was allegedly taught by a plumber. The secret remedy? Nothing but a basic cable tie that you can snap up from Screwfix for just 99p for a 100-pack. According to the TikTok user and mum Tsagana, all you need to do is simply grab a pair of scissors and make a few diagonal cuts - these will act like tiny hooks. Once ready, she demonstrated in the now-viral video, hop into the shower or your bathtub and slide the flat tie down the drain. Go in as deep as possible and give the plastic tie a good wiggle to pick up as much gunk as possible. Tsagana, who posts under the username @tsagana24, then proceeded to pull the tie out - leaving viewers horrified by the chunks of hair and gunk that came out with it. If needed, repeat the process for an extra clean drain. ''Why didn't I know about this genius hack earlier?'' the mother wrote in the caption. I was gutted when scrubbing didn't get my 'stained' blender clean, then remembered a £3.25 spray I had in the cupboard 'Your plumber did not gate keep!' Since being uploaded online, the clip has taken the internet by storm, winning the mum a staggering 8.7million vires. It also has an astronomical 280k likes, 84k shares, with close to 2,000 viewers flooding to comments. 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. One said: ''Unscrew the little top hat looking thing! It makes doing this so much easier.'' ''Your plumber did not gate keep!'' another chimed in. However, whilst many were keen to test this hack for themselves. not everyone has the best experience. ''tried it, it broke, now there's plastic stuck deep inside my drain and it's more blocked than before,'' one cleaning fan cried. A fourth chimed in with another nifty solution, writing: ''But, there is this thing called, drain snake. Readily available. ''It is has very reliable handle to hold. And it is cheap. You can reuse it. You don't need a plier to hold that. Highly recommended.''
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
How to use a 10p cable tie to totally clear out your plug holes WITHOUT any chemicals or touching the gross hair gunk
BLOCKED drains are a homeowner's worst nightmare, but for the most part they're unavoidable. A kitchen sink, for example, has to deal with large amounts of grease and food on a daily basis. 2 Meanwhile, when it comes to a bathroom drain, it has to handle soap suds, grime and hair whenever you shower or take a relaxing bath. But while there are heaps of different products on the market to tackle this problem, sometimes they tend to be pricey - or not work at all. Luckily, one TikToker has shared a nifty 10p solution, which she was allegedly taught by a plumber. The secret remedy? Nothing but a basic cable tie that you can snap up from Screwfix for just 99p for a 100-pack. According to the TikTok user and mum Tsagana, all you need to do is simply grab a pair of scissors and make a few diagonal cuts - these will act like tiny hooks. Once ready, she demonstrated in the now-viral video, hop into the shower or your bathtub and slide the flat tie down the drain. Go in as deep as possible and give the plastic tie a good wiggle to pick up as much gunk as possible. Tsagana, who posts under the username @ tsagana24, then proceeded to pull the tie out - leaving viewers horrified by the chunks of hair and gunk that came out with it. If needed, repeat the process for an extra clean drain. ''Why didn't I know about this genius hack earlier?'' the mother wrote in the caption. I was gutted when scrubbing didn't get my 'stained' blender clean, then remembered a £3.25 spray I had in the cupboard 'Your plumber did not gate keep!' Since being uploaded online, the clip has taken the internet by storm, winning the mum a staggering 8.7million vires. It also has an astronomical 280k likes, 84k shares, with close to 2,000 viewers flooding to comments. 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. One said: ''Unscrew the little top hat looking thing! It makes doing this so much easier.'' ''Your plumber did not gate keep!'' another chimed in. However, whilst many were keen to test this hack for themselves. not everyone has the best experience. ''tried it, it broke, now there's plastic stuck deep inside my drain and it's more blocked than before,'' one cleaning fan cried. A fourth chimed in with another nifty solution, writing: ''But, there is this thing called, drain snake. Readily available.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
How to use a 10p cable tie to totally clear out your plug holes WITHOUT any chemicals or touching the gross hair gunk
BLOCKED drains are a homeowner's worst nightmare, but for the most part they're unavoidable. A kitchen sink, for example, has to deal with large amounts of 2 One savvy mum shared a game-changer of a cleaning hack on TikTok where it's since gone viral Credit: TIKTOK/@tsagana24 2 All you need for cleaning the gunk-filled drains is a piece of cable tie Credit: TIKTOK/@tsagana24 Meanwhile, when it comes to a But while there are heaps of different products on the market to tackle this problem, sometimes they tend to be pricey - or not work at all. Luckily, one TikToker has shared a nifty 10p solution, which she was allegedly taught by a plumber. The secret remedy? Nothing but a basic cable tie that you can snap up from Screwfix for just 99p for a 100-pack. read more on cleaning According to the TikTok user and mum Tsagana, all you need to do is simply grab a pair of scissors and make a few diagonal cuts - these will act like tiny hooks. Once ready, she demonstrated in Go in as deep as possible and give the plastic tie a good wiggle to pick up as much gunk as possible. Tsagana, who posts under the username @ Most read in Fabulous If needed, repeat the process for an extra clean drain. ''Why didn't I know about this genius hack earlier?'' the mother wrote in the caption. I was gutted when scrubbing didn't get my 'stained' blender clean, then remembered a £3.25 spray I had in the cupboard 'Your plumber did not gate keep!' Since being uploaded online, the clip has taken the internet by storm, winning the mum a staggering 8.7million vires. It also has an astronomical 280k likes, 84k shares, with close to 2,000 viewers flooding to comments. 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. One said: ''Unscrew the little top hat looking thing! It makes doing this so much easier.'' ''Your plumber did not gate keep!'' another chimed in. However, whilst many were keen to test this hack for themselves. not everyone has the best experience. ''tried it, it broke, now there's plastic stuck deep inside my drain and it's more blocked than before,'' one cleaning fan cried. A fourth chimed in with another nifty solution, writing: ''But, there is this thing called, drain snake. Readily available. ''It is has very reliable handle to hold. And it is cheap. You can reuse it. You don't need a plier to hold that. Highly recommended.''
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kingfisher's Q1 FY25/26 UK & Ireland sales up 5.9% amid favourable weather
Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q, Screwfix and other retail brands, has posted total sales of £3.31bn ($4.48bn) for the first quarter (Q1) of the fiscal year 2025/26, representing 1.6% growth on a reported basis and an increase of 2.2% at constant currency compared to the same quarter of the previous year. The firm experienced a like-for-like (LFL) sales increase of 1.8% for the quarter. In the UK & Ireland markets, Kingfisher's operations, which include B&Q and Screwfix, saw sales climb to £1.73bn - a 6.1% rise and a 5.9% like-for-like change. This surge was attributed to a 7.4% increase at B&Q and a 4.1% rise at Screwfix. The underlying expansion of the company was propelled by B&Q, which benefited from comparisons to its weaker performance the year before. At the conclusion of Q1, Kingfisher reported a group order book that showed improvement when compared to the same period of the previous year. The company witnessed significant growth in double digits within its UK operations, which can be largely attributed to beneficial weather conditions. It is possible that a portion of this surge in growth may have been due to sales being advanced from the second quarter. Kingfisher's performance across different regions aligned with prevailing consumer behaviours, exhibiting robustness in the UK market, while experiencing weaker results in France and Poland. In France, where Kingfisher runs Castorama and Brico Dépôt, sales saw a decline of 4.9% in Q1, with individual drops of 5.1% and 4.6% at each banner respectively. The company's Polish division experienced a slight revenue decrease of 0.4%, while its other international segment reported a revenue boost of 2.5%, reaching £164m. E-commerce sales for Kingfisher grew 9.3% during the quarter, with online sales now accounting for 20% of total sales. Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier stated: 'Our UK banners performed particularly well, driven by strong seasonal sales and growth in trade and e-commerce. We have successfully completed the conversion of eight former Homebase stores, all of which will be operating under the B&Q banner by the end of May. France delivered sequential improvement, outperforming challenging market conditions, while Poland, as expected, experienced short-term volatility due to geopolitical factors.' For FY25/26, Kingfisher maintained its anticipated full-year adjusted profit before tax of £480m to £540m, with free cash flow projections ranging from £420m to £480m. The retailer does not foresee significant direct effects from potential shifts in cross-border tariffs as it does not have any sales or operations in the US. Kingfisher sources most products within Europe from the country in whicih they are sold and 20% to 25% of its products from Asia. However, it remains vigilant regarding broader impacts on inflation and market demand. Garnier added: 'It is still early in the year and consumer sentiment remains mixed across our markets. We are focused on executing our strategic growth priorities, maintaining discipline on margin and costs, and driving shareholder returns. We are confident in delivering our full year guidance.' The company operates 1,900 stores and has a workforce of 76,000. In December 2024, Kingfisher disclosed the divestiture of its Brico Dépôt Romania business to domestic retailer Altex Romania. "Kingfisher's Q1 FY25/26 UK & Ireland sales up 5.9% amid favourable weather" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
B&Q owner Kingfisher sees sales boost thanks to spring heatwave
Kingfisher has hailed a 'good start to the year' as good weather elevated demand for the home improvement firm's seasonal categories in the UK and Ireland. Screwfix's parent company revealed its turnover rose by 2.2 per cent at constant currency rates to £3.3billion in the three months ending April, while underlying sales expanded by 3.1 per cent. Revenue across the Britain jumped 6.2 per cent to £1.73billion, supported by unusually warm spring weather driving purchases of seasonal goods at B&Q. Outdoor lighting products were especially popular, as were heaters, barbecue gas bottles, and painting tools for shed, fence and decking projects. Kingfisher told This is Money that consumers were buying into decking projects this season more than in previous years. The London-based group also achieved rising like-for-like sales at its Tradepoint and Screwfix divisions, with the latter benefiting from a broader product range for trade customers and its click-and-collect service. Growth in the UK and Ireland offset declining revenues in Poland, which the business attributed to 'current geopolitical factors,' and in France, where they fell 3.2 per cent to £976million. However, the FTSE 100 firm gained market share in all major territories and increased its e-commerce turnover by 9.3 per cent. Meanwhile, it attracted growing demand for core and 'big-ticket' categories in Iberia, particularly in Valencia, the centre of one of Spain's deadliest-ever floods last November. 'We have made a good start to the year,' remarked Thierry Garnier, chief executive of Kingfisher, adding: 'It is still early in the year and consumer sentiment remains mixed across our markets. 'We are focused on executing our strategic growth priorities, maintaining discipline on margin and costs, and driving shareholder returns.' Following the performance, Kingfisher has reaffirmed its annual guidance for pre-tax profits of around £480million to £540million and free cash flow of about £420million to £480million. It anticipates 'little direct impact' from any possible changes to tariff measures, given that it has no US operations and sources most of its products from Europe. 'Although no significant impact from US trade policy is expected, they will be watchful eyes on the path of inflation,' said Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown. 'If shoppers have to pay more for essentials, they may be more cautious ahead about spending on home revamps.' Kingfisher shares were 3 per cent higher at 286.8p on Wednesday morning, taking their gains to approximately 17 per cent since the year started.
