Home remedies

Can salt be used to clean the toilet? An expert explains the home remedy and shares important tips.

Salt is rumored to help against weeds in the lawn. myHOMEBOOK consulted a professional to explain how effective this trick really is.

Especially with portafilter machines, the question arises: Where should the coffee grounds go? Perhaps just down the drain?

To clean and restore the shine of wooden floors, vinegar is suitable. It is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

A simple home remedy is said to help prevent condensation on windows. myHOMEBOOK has tested it.

After gardening, you might find tree resin on your hands or clothes. myHOMEBOOK explains how to remove it.

There are many chemical products that get rid of ants and spiders in the home. However, home remedies can also help in driving away pests.

Even with simple household remedies that almost everyone has at home, you can clean a baking sheet of stubborn dirt.

Bay leaves in the washing machine are said to have a positive effect on the results. We asked an expert if that's true.

Coffee grounds can help prevent unpleasant odors and minor deposits in the toilet during extended absences.

Salt water can help houseplants grow. myHOMEBOOK explains what you should bear in mind when fertilizing with salt.

You can effectively remove sweat stains with home remedies. MyHOMEBOOK reveals which products are suitable in this article.

Even simple home remedies can help eliminate the unpleasant odor in the shoe cabinet. myHOMEBOOK gives an overview.

If your home has an unpleasant odor, many people reach for air fresheners. myHOMEBOOK explains why it's better to avoid using room sprays.

Some people use vinegar to descale their washing machines or as a fabric softener. Is putting vinegar in the washing machine advisable?

Ants are generally unwelcome in the home. myHOMEBOOK reveals whether and how Vaseline can help against ants.

Coffee grounds are a great household remedy that can be used in many different ways. myHOMEBOOK presents the best options.

With regular use of a toilet, urine scale can hardly be avoided. You can find tips on how to remove the deposits here.

Silverfish in the bathroom or kitchen can be a nuisance. myHOMEBOOK explains how to prevent and combat silverfish.

If water forms in the fridge, this may be related to the fridge seal. myHOMEBOOK explains how to clean and maintain the refrigerator seal.

Coffee grounds are far too valuable to throw away. myHOMEBOOK presents five ways to use coffee grounds as a home remedy.

To effortlessly remove a sticky label without leaving traces, you can use various home remedies. myHOMEBOOK explains which ones are suitable.

Coffee grounds are considered a good source of nutrients for some plants. But should you also fertilize houseplants with coffee grounds?

Yellowed toilet seats are not a pretty sight and, to make matters worse, a paradise for germs. Home remedies can make them white again.

If you don't have a plunger to hand when the sink is blocked, it's not a problem. myHOMEBOOK shows you how to solve the problem.

Regularly cleaning your refrigerator is important. Here are the suitable cleaning agents and steps to follow.

You can also de-scale your coffee machine using household remedies. Which ones are suitable and how to do it.

No special products are needed for cleaning and polishing. A trick with baby oil can already make the kitchen sink shine.

Labels should be easier to remove with one or two household remedies. We test which home remedies for removing labels actually work.

Rice water is often left over from cooking rice. This should not be thrown away because rice water is a good fertilizer.

If the drain is clogged, there's no need to resort to harsh chemicals. You can make a natural drain cleaner yourself using just three ingredients.

When the toilet is clogged, you need a plunger. If you don't have one available, you can also use plastic wrap.

You can do all sorts of things with beer around the house—even cleaning. myHOMEBOOK explains how to do it and what to keep in mind.

In the summer, mosquitoes can be incredibly irritating. myHOMEBOOK offers tips on how to effectively keep mosquitoes out of your home.

Salt can be used in various ways as a home remedy. Find out how you can use it in this article.

To keep wooden furniture looking good for a long time, it requires care. Simple home remedies can be used for this purpose.