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Puribar is a pocket-sized purification device for sanitisation and getting rid of smells
I like things clean and as you can see by some of my cleaning-related posts, it’s an ongoing endeavour.
Because of the pandemic, I started thinking about the hidden nasties in the air, and decided to do some digging to understand what can be used to clear air. I had some John Lewis vouchers for Christmas, and waited for a deal to come through and bagged myself a Dyson Cool Auto React Purifying Fan. This was crazily decadent but hayfever is something I really suffer from, and we keep our windows and doors open, so I noticed that my symptoms really improved through use of this fan.
As I can’t carry a fan around with me all the time, I was looking for something smaller so came across the Puribar. It’s a pocket-sized sanitation device …
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How did the Dyson V11 perform vs the Gtech AirRam?
They’re both among the best cordless vacuum cleaners you can buy, but they take very different approaches to the business of cleaning. I have used both, one at my own home and one at my mum’s.
So, how are they different? Let’s start with our Dyson V11:
Recent Dyson vacs have all sported excellent bin emptying mechanisms and this one’s no exception. The bin itself holds 0.76 litres of dust and debris which may seem small but it’s enough for dusty stair carpet and another big room’s carpet in my house.
It comes with lots of handy attachments for the stairs and webs and skirting boards. It also switches from carpet to hard floor seamlessly. To empty its contents, you simply push down a latch and the outer transparent sleeve jolts down, ejecting everything …
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10 tips to cut down on energy usage costs
With the government’s announcement on the 2 February, every household in the UK is set to be given £200 towards their energy bill, but that frankly won’t be enough, so we need to think smarter about energy.
Here are 10 tips on ways to contribute a little to keeping energy costs down.
- The cheapest time to put your washing machine on
Your washing machine is one of the most energy-consuming appliances in your household.
But you can save money by running them as efficiently as possible.
There are certain times of day when running your washing machine can be good – energy prices are usually at their lowest between 10 pm and 5 am. You should try it out and see the difference!
Besides cutting down on that certain time to turn on …
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Some cool products for your uni going child
With schools and universities returning to normal as September rolls around, there’s a whole host of new students that will be supporting themselves. So I’ve put together a list of great bargains and other deals that you can get to cut down on the cost of your kit & living.
Santander free railcard
If you get a Santander 1|2|3 student current account, you will also receive a free 4-year 16-25 Railcard. That railcard would usually cost you over £100 and with the card you can save 1/3 on rail travel. This is a crazy benefit and will save you absolutely loads on traveling up and down the country, especially if you plan on returning home during the holidays. You can apply for an account and see the benefits here.
Unidays
UNiDAYS is a discount …
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Zero Water filter jug – cheaper than mineral water and tastier than tap water
I had to stop buying fizzy water bottles because of what I was doing to the environment, but I really like the taste of mineral water – fizzy or still and that’s why I turned to water filter systems to get cleaner and healthier water. I have one on my fridge and much prefer it to tap water, but wanted a jug too that I can carry to other places in the house.
This is where the Zero Water filter jug comes in – it removes up to 99.6% of all dissolved solids so tastes better than tap to me. Slim and lightweight, the jug has a space-saving design and this jug provides high quality filtered water at a fraction of the cost.
I’ve been trying it for a month and the filters are still …
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Homeserve offers FREE emergency repairs for all NHS and Social Care workers
During lockdown, home maintenance firm Homeserve is helping to take away the stress of an unexpected home emergency, by offering certain key workers FREE plumbing and heating repairs. You’re taking care of us, so we’re committing.
To get your FREE emergency repair 24/7 – just give Homeserve a call on 0330 0247 222.*
If you are unsure if you are eligible, a Social Care worker is defined as one of the 1.5 million people who make up the paid Social Care workforce, in local authorities and the independent and not-for-profit sectors. This includes care workers, caterers, cleaners, nurses, occupational therapists, personal assistants, registered managers and social workers.
When you call us to book your claim, Homeserve will ask you to confirm that you’re an NHS or Social Care worker. When the engineer turns up …
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List of shops open during coronavirus lockdown
On Monday night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the closure of all non-essential stores as he plunged the UK into a lockdown to ease the burden on the NHS.
Corner shops, pharmacies, supermarkets, hardware stores, banks, petrol stations and bike shops can stay open during the pandemic.
Pubs, bars and restaurants had already been told to shut their doors in an effort to prevent the spread on people mixing closely in public. Places of worship are closed, apart from for funerals, as must libraries, museums, galleries and bingo halls.
Takeaway and delivery services may remain open and operational, and online retail is still open and encouraged and postal and delivery service will run as normal, but Next shut down its online operations last night, so who knows who will also do the same.
So here’s …