Home remedies

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?

Coffee grounds are supposed to make scarifying the lawn unnecessary. Is that true? A professional explains it at myHOMEBOOK.

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 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.

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.

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

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.