Looking for ways to save money looking after your house?
Learn basic maintenance, ask at the local evening classes if they do
basic courses.
Find out where the stop tap is, where the electricity meter and fuses
are, and where the gas meter turn off is.
Find out about insulation grants available - the energy
saving trust has information - contact your local Energy Saving Trust
advice centre on 0800 512 012.
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Free stuff for your house and how to save money looking after your
home
Household Bills.
We all have them. Can we cut them? Yes we can!
There are different ways of doing this. Look at out energy bill
page for information on how to cut
your fuel bills instantly!
Look for our water saving hints page for info on cutting
your water bills
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Window cleaners - save money getting your windows clean
They might do a good job, keeping your windows clean but you
can clean them yourself. If you don't like ladders then you might
want to look at a long handled cleaner
Argos sell this Window cleaning kit
Window Cleaning Kit. 
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Adjustable and removable wiper blade fixed to a soapsuds applicator
handle. # Applicator handle can be used separately for
ground floor windows.
# When used with the 3 section extension tubes the head
can be adjusted through a 180 degree arc, via a multi-position
locking device.
# The pole extends from 1.38m to 3.55m (approx. 12ft) with
cleaning head fitted.
# Height assembled and closed 1.49m. |
I've got one of these and it's really useful for cleaning
the upstairs windows, eliminating the need for a ladder,
and saving about £3.50 a week on a window cleaner.
You don't need to clean your windows every week though -
but you should keep them clean as it lets more light in
and this saves you turning the light on as soon!
Put a drop of washing up liquid in the hot water and use
gloves, especially if it's cold. Don't clean your windows
when it's really sunny though as some people think they
dry funny if the suns on them, but my main reason is that
there are better things to be doing when it's hot and sunny!
I've watched the neighbours windows get cleaned by the
window cleaner and although he's quick he's not desperately
thorough, is it any wonder some get the reputation and name
of Sinbad (Looks through port holes which are round, like
the way they clean square windows!)
If your uPVC window sills are looking shabby then a greeat
tip is to clean them with household cream cleaner. This
brings them up a treat and can also be used on the glass
if it's particularly grotty. It's harder work than just
washing them over though! |
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