For more ways to keep your household running smoothly, sign up for our Home newsletter – it's free monthly We first tested washing-up liquids in 1959. Our rigorous assessments separate the best washing-up liquids from those you should leave on the shelf.

It is estimated that approximately 30% of the population are colonised (when bacteria are present, but not causing an infection) with Staphylococcus aureus - most often carried on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. It is a common cause of skin infections such as pimples & boils, which are normally treated without antibiotics. Approximately 1% of the population is colonised with the more lethal form, MRSA, which although linked to hospital deaths, has no ill effect on a healthy individual.Whether you've opted for sleek stainless steel surfaces in your kitchen, a shiny sink in the bathroom or even just own a few stainless steel utensils, you probably have more of this metal in your home than you realise. Prepare a solution using just 1ml (20 drops) of MiltonSterilising Fluidper litre of water and immerse toys in solution for 15 minutes The higher the score, the better the washing-up liquid performed in our tests. Certain parts of the test are more important than others, and so carry different weightings. We think a washing-up liquid’s most important job is to bust fat from plates, so a large proportion of our total test score is based on this.

Leave to simmer for around 10min, and the burnt bits will simply lift away, leaving your pan as good as new. If you just want to remove finger marks, put a dab of baby oil or rinse aid on a clean cloth and rub the whole surface. Appliances STORE AND USE CAREFULLY. TAKE CARE NOT TO SPLASH AS IT MAY DISCOLOUR FABRICS. KEEP CAP TIGHTLY CLOSED AND KEEP BOTTLE UPRIGHT TO PREVENT LEAKS. ALWAYS USE ON A SMALL NON-VISIBLE SURFACE FIRST. STORE AWAY FROM HEAT. PROTECT FROM SUNLIGHT. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Took us three goes at least to stop stuff that looked like water soaked bog roll from populating the washer tank of the late Mother in Law's Astra.The good news is, it's easier than you think. As a rule of thumb, use gentle cleaners and minimal force, as more abrasive cleaners can damage steel surfaces easily. Here's our expert guide to cleaning household objects that are commonly made from steel... Sinks But, as anyone who finds themselves with a tea-stained spoon or surface covered in spills will know, it can be difficult to figure out the best way to clean stainless steel without damaging it. In fact, research by End of Tenancy Cleaning found nearly 19,000 of us are Googling how to clean stainless steel each month! Toasters and sandwich makers: turn off and unplug the appliance, before wiping down with a damp cloth while it's still slightly warm to remove any crumbs, oily residue and recently spilt ingredients before they solidify. Take a kitchen sponge and a small amount of warm, soapy water and firmly wipe the surface again, gently rubbing at hard-to-budge food residue. For babies up to one year it is advisable to sterilise toys regularly, as they very often end up in their mouth! Milton is effectively bleach. While my kids were tiny I ruined several items of clothing. Eventually we moved to a steam steriliser. After that I just got the odd scald.....