Embrace old-style cleaners

Forking out for 'miracle' cleaners that don't work is a pain. But there's no need. Have a go with an old-style cleaner instead. White vinegar will unblock sinks, remove limescale and clean your workshops. All you need to do is mix it with a bit of water and a few drops of essential oil to mask the smell. Bicarbonate of soda works on descaling teacups and teapots, gets rid of smells in your fridge and is a great microwave cleaner. Just make a paste with a small amount of water for cleaning - or mix with water and leave to soak for de-scaling. These products are much cheaper than cleaning products.