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Hacks that make you happy - the easy life

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Casdon Wed 26-Jun-24 17:48:15

Have you found a quicker, better or more satisfying way to do something that you want to share with those of us looking for the easy life?
I was sceptical about one I saw on YouTube, which involves filling a Dish Daddy with white vinegar, salt and a squirt of washing up liquid to clean the shower - it’s brilliant, scrubs both the glass, tiles and grout and takes seconds to do without having to bend over much at all.
I’ve also just discovered some cane clips that are like pegs, and it’s now taking me seconds to rein in my climbers, sweet peas etc instead of tying them in - brilliant little things.
You’re probably already doing both these things, so please share your discoveries so we can make our lives easier.

keepingquiet Wed 26-Jun-24 18:11:02

What on Earth is a Dish Daddy?

Aldom Wed 26-Jun-24 18:19:55

Please, what is a Dish Daddy? I'll buy one if it makes cleaning the showers easier.
I'm all for anything that reduces bending or kneeling.
I recently bought a Flash Speed Mop. It's great for the kitchen and bathroom floors. I'll still use the floor steamer periodically. My daughter bought a Speed Mop and is equally as pleased with hers.
I use the Flash Magnetic Telescopic Duster. My arthritic hands really appreciate the ease and convenience. No bending or climbing on step ladders either. I'm generally very 'green', but the mop and duster really do, seriously help me, so I have no guilt feelings about the disposable stuff.

Casdon Wed 26-Jun-24 18:27:29

I just took a picture to show you, the handle stores the concoction to clean with, you press the handle to release the liquid so it doesn’t all run out when you’re cleaning, and it washes and scrubs the limescale away.. I’m really impressed with it.

Aldom Wed 26-Jun-24 18:41:12

Thank you Casdon. I can see how that works for the shower. Great tip.

kittylester Wed 26-Jun-24 18:53:39

Didn't like to ask. Wondered if it was similar to a sugar daddy but more useful.

JamesandJon33 Wed 26-Jun-24 18:55:26

I wouldn’t have one because of its name and the face. A old toothbrush,a squeegee and washing up liquid is good enough for me.

That Daddy thing is not aesthetically pleasing

Beechnut Wed 26-Jun-24 18:57:17

kittylester

Didn't like to ask. Wondered if it was similar to a sugar daddy but more useful.

🤣🤣

Casdon Wed 26-Jun-24 19:05:14

kittylester

Didn't like to ask. Wondered if it was similar to a sugar daddy but more useful.

Hmm - if you had a sugar daddy I don’t suppose you’d need to clean the shower yourself though…

Siope Wed 26-Jun-24 19:06:27

Instead of tedious rubbing in when making crumbles, I melt the butter, let it cool a little, and stir all the dry ingredients into it.

SpanielCuddler Wed 26-Jun-24 21:52:19

Pink Stuff! Been using it for a while
Made by Stardrops which I remember my Mum using.
Recently got a set with a giant battery operated cleaning brush, various heads. Really satisfying cleaning pvc window frames, shower, tiles, grout etc.
Around £20 online but mine was £12 from B & M.

SuzieHi Thu 27-Jun-24 04:01:58

OXO good grips tile & tub scrubber- Amazon £15. Best tool ever for cleaning bathroom- long handle, flexible head. Reaches all corners, round back of toilet & under sink unit as well as top of tiles & good for shower screen. No bending or kneeling!

Oreo Thu 27-Jun-24 09:30:25

kittylester

Didn't like to ask. Wondered if it was similar to a sugar daddy but more useful.

😂

Oreo Thu 27-Jun-24 09:31:54

JamesandJon33

I wouldn’t have one because of its name and the face. A old toothbrush,a squeegee and washing up liquid is good enough for me.

That Daddy thing is not aesthetically pleasing

Oh I disagree it has a cute kittle face.
Where did you buy the dish daddy OP?

Oreo Thu 27-Jun-24 09:32:40

SuzieHi

OXO good grips tile & tub scrubber- Amazon £15. Best tool ever for cleaning bathroom- long handle, flexible head. Reaches all corners, round back of toilet & under sink unit as well as top of tiles & good for shower screen. No bending or kneeling!

Thanks for this tip, am going to get one.

JamesandJon33 Thu 27-Jun-24 10:55:47

Oreo I dislike anything with a face on that would not normally have one

Aveline Thu 27-Jun-24 11:30:45

Casdon I have ordered a Dish Daddy. It's due to arrive today. Am feeling unreasonably excited about it! I'm toying with a Flash mop too. Cleaning is all new to me!

Mollygo Thu 27-Jun-24 11:47:03

Looking at these and thinking of skirting boards too!

Callistemon213 Thu 27-Jun-24 12:02:58

Casdon

I just took a picture to show you, the handle stores the concoction to clean with, you press the handle to release the liquid so it doesn’t all run out when you’re cleaning, and it washes and scrubs the limescale away.. I’m really impressed with it.

Dish Daddy looks very interesting.

Those are my bathroom tiles 😁

teabagwoman Thu 27-Jun-24 13:41:54

I like to have a supply of bacon and cooked meats in the freezer ready to supply a quick lunch where needed. Instead of interleaving the slices with baking parchment I now roll each slice up, open freeze them and then bag up. The rolls don’t stick together and I can take out just what I need. Much easier.

Squiffy Thu 27-Jun-24 14:07:33

teabagwoman that’s a genius idea! I’m off to do just that… Thank you! 💐

Casdon Thu 27-Jun-24 14:09:44

Callistemon213

Casdon

I just took a picture to show you, the handle stores the concoction to clean with, you press the handle to release the liquid so it doesn’t all run out when you’re cleaning, and it washes and scrubs the limescale away.. I’m really impressed with it.

Dish Daddy looks very interesting.

Those are my bathroom tiles 😁

You’ve got good taste like me Callistemon213, I can tell!

That’s a good idea teabagwoman, I’m going to try that, I get fed up of whole packs of cooked meat before I’ve finished it.

Callistemon213 Thu 27-Jun-24 14:46:09

You have excellent taste Casdon 😁

Callistemon213 Thu 27-Jun-24 14:46:45

teabagwoman

I like to have a supply of bacon and cooked meats in the freezer ready to supply a quick lunch where needed. Instead of interleaving the slices with baking parchment I now roll each slice up, open freeze them and then bag up. The rolls don’t stick together and I can take out just what I need. Much easier.

Good idea!

NotSpaghetti Thu 27-Jun-24 14:51:33

Aveline

Casdon I have ordered a Dish Daddy. It's due to arrive today. Am feeling unreasonably excited about it! I'm toying with a Flash mop too. Cleaning is all new to me!

I love your excitement, Aveline!
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