With the cost of living crisis showing no sign of loosening its grip on our finances, we’re all on the lookout for ways to save money wherever we can.
Fortunately, there are lots of ways to cut unnecessary costs in our own homes, among them being ensuring the efficiency of household appliances — and therefore minimising their running costs.
Interested in this, Mira Yordanova, owner at TopCleaningGB, sought to provide the best tips on how best to minimise the cost of using household appliances with cleaning products that you most likely already have in your home.
Descale your shower head
Shower heads can be prone to limescale build up, which not only reduces the power and flow of your water, it also results in you needing to use it for longer, therefore consuming more energy. A simple clean can leave you with a more powerful shower and a cheaper energy bill.
A great tool for cleaning your shower head is actually a dental floss pick designed for braces. The tiny wire tool can be great for pushing into the holes of your shower head to release any grime. Gently push the tool into each hole to get rid of any persistent build up
Secondly, fill a zip lock bag with white vinegar, place over your shower head and secure the bag. Leave to soak for 30 minutes to one hour, then remove and rinse. This should leave you with a glistening shower head, and return its power.
De-clog your hairdryer
Whether you have a short cut or long locks, many of us use a hairdryer to speed up our routine. However, drying appliances can become clogged with dust, hair and other build-up. But removing all this from the back of your dryer (focusing on the filter) can improve its efficiency.
How do you clean a hairdryer? Most importantly, make sure your appliance is switched off and unplugged. Remove the cap from the back and rinse the cap under a tap to remove any dust. Wipe thoroughly with a clean cloth, and leave on a dry surface for an hour or so before replacing.
For the filter on the appliance itself, take a vacuum nozzle and gently hold it against the filter to suck up any residue.
