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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Kat Romero

Why does my carpet smell and how can I keep wood floors clean? Tips from housework influencer Gemma Bray

Aistė Stancikaitė

Many of us know the dismay of unexpected guests popping over, only for them to be greeted by the whiff of wet dog ponging from the carpets. Or when you whip out the vacuum cleaner for a quick run round to discover it’s completely lost its suction. And how many of us have knocked a glass of wine on to a light rug and had to live with the faded stain – a painful reminder of our failed attempts to scrub it out.

Keeping on top of our homes can feel like a constant battle. Even more so when you factor in the chaos of children and pets. But cleaning influencer Gemma Bray, creator of The Organised Mum Method, insists there are simple solutions to our everyday cleaning conundrums. And the best part? Most of her favourite cleaning supplies can be found sitting in our kitchen cupboards.

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