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How to clean your vacuum cleaner so it sucks like new again – in 4 steps and without service costs

Every household has its faithful helper in the fight against dust. Sometimes it's quiet, often a bit noisy, but always ready to work. And then there comes a day when your vacuum cleaner suddenly seems to stop pulling. You vacuum, but the floor remains just as littered with debris as it was two minutes ago. Your first impulse? "Is it time for a new vacuum cleaner?" But hold that thought.

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How to wash a down jacket at home so it's like new? No dry cleaning, no lumps, no panic!

If you've always taken your winter jackets to the dry cleaners because "there's no other way," then read on. There's a better (and cheaper) way that won't sacrifice either your time or your style. Washing your down jacket at home is no longer taboo—even though the saleswoman may have solemnly promised you "this jacket is really dry-clean only." Spoiler: she was wrong.

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Plane ticket or doctor's prescription? 7 reasons why traveling can improve your health

Fatigue, stress, routine, that feeling of something pressing down on your shoulder blades... you know it? Most of us live in a constant pace of productivity, where a vacation is only a rare interruption to an otherwise perfectly planned life. But research shows something incredibly interesting - maybe taking a break isn't selfish at all. It might even save your life.

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This is a mistake that (almost) everyone makes when making tea – it destroys all the vitamins!

Ah, autumn. That time of year when we put on a fluffy blanket, turn on the TV and pretend we're part of a Scandinavian minimalist commercial for hygge. And what's missing from this scene? Of course – a cup of hot tea. Preferably homemade, made with rosehip, mint, chamomile or that wonderful set that we "spontaneously" picked up on a mountain trip in the summer (and then forgot in the kitchen drawer).

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Goodbye, dust! The trick that will clean your blinds to a shine – and prevent them from getting dusty again

Ah, blinds. Sleek, minimalist, and functional—until they’re covered in a thin layer of dust that accumulates faster than bad news on a Monday morning. And while you might promise yourself every month that you’ll be more diligent about wiping them, the dust just doesn’t seem to leave them.

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7 herbs that grow faster in a glass of water than in the garden - fresh herbs 365 days a year!

Forget about garden soil, muddy hands, and the feeling of your plant dying dramatically after three weeks just before you're ready to use it in a recipe. There's an easier way to have fresh herbs at your fingertips all year round - no mess, no stress. All you need is a glass of water, some light, and an herb that just decides to grow like crazy. And the best part? Many of these herbs grow even better in water than in soil.

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90 % People Wash Them Wrong! The Biggest Mistake When Washing Sportswear – That's Why They Smell and Lose Shape After a Few Washes

It's true that sweat doesn't ruin sportswear, but why do they lose their shape, color, and breathability after a few months? Is the problem with the fabrics themselves or with the washing of sportswear?

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Why are washing machine manufacturers silent about this? Washing your laundry at 40°C could be your biggest mistake!

How many times have you mindlessly set your washing machine to 40°C, thinking that this is the optimal temperature for washing clothes? Have you ever thought that you might be making a fatal mistake?

Beauty

Frozen cucumber beats luxury serums: a cheap trick for a face without puffiness and redness!

When your face still looks puffy even though morning is far away, your makeup doesn't cover everything, and your redness persists, it's time for something completely different. The solution isn't a new cream or expensive serum. Frozen cucumber is the answer.

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4 golden rules for choosing the perfect pineapple: with this trick you will always choose the sweetest!

How do you recognize the right pineapple, the one that is just right - not too hard, not too soft? Is it really all about the color or do we have to smell it? In fact, the answer is simple, if we know what to look for. These are the golden rules for choosing the perfect pineapple!

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If you eat a banana at the wrong time, you can harm yourself – check when your body really needs it!

Is a banana really just a simple snack? It can help with energy, digestion, even weight loss – but only if you eat it at the right time. What time is it? When is it time for a banana?

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Flight attendants reveal: this is how they wear high heels for 12 hours without pain and a single blister!

High heels aren't a problem - until an hour or two passes. Then comes the pain, the tension in your toes, and the desire to take them off. But there's a solution that flight attendants who spend their days in heels use every day.

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