IT’S time to take down the festive decorations and start afresh for the New Year.
After a busy Christmas, nothing feels better than a clean and fresh home to relax in.
Here are the best products and deals to blitz your abode on a budget . . .
SCRUB DOWN: Line up your cleaning arsenal before getting down to business.
Morrisons has three for £3 on products including Domestos bleach white & sparkle, Duck deep action gel toilet liquid cleaner pine and Cif lemon cream clean.
Asda is offering three for £6 on cleaning essentials, including Flash spray wipe done and Fairy max power washing-up liquid.
Tesco Clubcard holders can get discounted prices on select Method and Dettol cleaning essentials, including the Method antibacterial cleaner for £3, usually £4.
DEEP CLEAN: Dr. Beckmann carpet cleaning brush — excellent for any tough carpet stains that you may have picked up over the holidays — is down from £3.50 to £2.75 at Sainsbury’s.
And don’t forget to give the windows a wipe down to brighten your home.
Lidl’s W5 window and glass cleaner is 65p.
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Mould can be a problem at this time of year, particularly in bathrooms or around windows.
Use bleach to clean and then wipe with water and white vinegar.
Another option is tea tree oil, which is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.
You can get a small bottle for £1.25 at onlinepoundstore.co.uk.
Add a couple of drops to water and wipe over affected surfaces.
Astonish mould and mildew blaster also works well and is 95p at Wilko.
SMELLING FRESH: Open all windows for half an hour to let in fresh air and help get rid of floating dust and smells.
Banish old cooking smells clinging to furniture by spritzing some odour neutralisers.
Febreze products are three for £5 at Morrisons, saving you up to £4.
Or try Aldi’s Scentcerity odour neutraliser air freshener for 69p.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
Deal of the day
IN need of some extra storage?
This Leona matt black, rattan-effect console table has two drawers to store bits and bobs.
It’s down from £135 to £108 at B&Q.
SAVE: £27
Cheap treat
CHEER up grey days with this ochre, frill, long-sleeve, ribbed top, £8, at George from Asda.
What’s new?
HEAD to Iceland for MyProtein healthy and convenient freezer meals, new in store.
Packs start from £4 – or you can get a £45 bundle of ten meals plus chicken skewers, saving up to £8.50.
Top swap
WORK towards smooth, glowing skin with Body Shop’s vitamin C glow-boosting microdermabrasion for £18.
Or try Creightons vitamin C glow enzyme scrub £2 at Morrisons.
SAVE: £16
Leah’s little helper
STOCK up on vitamins.
Boots (online only) has buy one, get one free on more than 800 supplements, including packs of 30 Wellwoman capsules for £6.29, saving you £6.29 when you buy two.
Shop and save
CREATE some cosy vibes at home with Aldi’s extra-large honey, plum and tonka candle, down from £8.99 to £5.99, online only.
SAVE: £3
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INVEST in new bed linen at Dunelm with up to 50 per cent off select lines.
Prices now start at £14 for the Leo Pintuck cotton white set.
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