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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Harry Smith

‘Ten minutes every day’: Kim Woodburn’s top tips for keeping your home clean

Kim Woodburn holding a feather duster
Kim Woodburn inspecting the Guardian offices. Photograph: Dan Chung/The Guardian

Kim Woodburn, best known for the Channel 4 show How Clean is Your House?, has died aged 83 after a short illness. Along with her co-host, Aggie MacKenzie, she took people to task on their dirty and cluttered homes.

Woodburn’s trademark plaited bun and sharp tongue were recognisable to millions, and many found her cleaning advice invaluable for keeping their homes spotless. Here are her top five tips:

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