Organise the pantry. Sick of never being able to find those tinned tomatoes (even though you’re sure you bought three cans last week)? It’s time for a fresh start. Take everything out of your kitchen pantry, give it a good wipe down and place things back in an easy-navigate order. Put your dry goods into jars and label them, throw out anything that you can’t recognise and use up goods that are close to their expiry for dinner that night.

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Dust off those venetian blinds. If you’ve been ignoring the dust build-up on your blinds thinking it’s too fiddly – it’s not. Simply use a soft cloth or your vacuum to remove excess dust then go over with a damp cloth. Make sure you tilt the blinds up and down to get both sides.

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Get into that grout. If you avoid giving the bathroom tiles a good scrub because you don’t like using harsh chemicals, there is a natural solution. Try making a paste of baking soda and water and spreading it into the problem areas. Spray with vinegar, scrub with a brush and rinse.

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Clean out kitchen drawers and cupboards.What’s hiding at the back of your kitchen cupboards? Do you really need 64 plates? De-clutter your kitchen by simply culling your tableware and cooking utensil collection and clean as you go. Throw away broken items and donate unused goods to charity. Imagine the extra cupboard space!

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Tidy your room. Your bedroom should be a haven, keeping it clean and clutter free is essential for helping you to relax. Start small by making your bed. If you’re feeling adventurous tackle your wardrobe. Throw away things that, deep down, you know you’ll never wear again, give up on odd socks and store away summer or winter clothes depending on the season.

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Any excuse for flowers. If all else fails, go and buy a bunch of fresh flowers. They’ll do wonders for your mood and will instantly freshen up your home.