For the second year in a row, the L’Oeil d’or prize – the top award for documentary at the Cannes Film Festival – is being shared by two films.
15.05.2024 - 18:13 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Getting grime out of grout can be a nightmare, but have you thought about doing it with a homemade cleaner?
Grout is what seals the gap between tiles and if neglected, it starts to collect dirt, stains or potentially even mould and mildew. If it isn't cleaned thoroughly, these filthy stains can not only look unsightly but also create unsanitary conditions and over time, damage your tiles.
Cleaning grout isn't always easy, particularly if neglect has led to tough dirt build-up. That's where Jayden Copeland, cleaning guru and founder of Back Road Bloom, comes in - she has shared her "amazing" homemade grout cleaner recipe which uses all-natural ingredients.
She wrote: "I don't like to be too dramatic, but this is a miracle. Okay that's dramatic, but I just want you to know this homemade grout cleaner works SO WELL."
Jayden confessed that living in her home for two-and-a-half years, she didn't realise how much muck had embedded into her tiles until she attempted cleaning the grout and found the dark staining almost impossible to shift, the Express reports.
She told her followers: "You guys, it was baaaaad. Like worse than I even thought... didn't know how bad it was until after I cleaned it. Like I said, it is a white grout, but it was honestly looking close to black (maybe a dark brown? ! )".
After numerous attempts using different ways, Jayden found the ideal way to lift ingrained grout stains. She'd created her own DIY solution using everyday ingredients already in her home, and it's simple to recreate.
Here's what you'll need:
How does it work?
Baking soda is mildly abrasive, which makes it ideal for removing dirt without causing damage to the surface being cleaned.
Jayden explained: "Baking soda is an awesome, all-natural
For the second year in a row, the L’Oeil d’or prize – the top award for documentary at the Cannes Film Festival – is being shared by two films.
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Tackling a huge pile of ironing is nobody's favourite pastime, but unfortunately it's got to be done if you want crease-free clothes.
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Eurovision entry Bambie Thug has shared an eerie cover of The Cranberries’ ‘Zombie’ and spoken out in support of Palestine ahead of this weekend’s finale.The non-binary singer will be representing Ireland at the final of the song contest in Malmö, Sweden, and has become Ireland’s first finalist since 2018. They won their place in Saturday’s final (May 11) with a performance of ‘Doomsday Blue’ at Tuesday’s (May 7) semi-finals.They have been listed as in the top 10 favourites to win the competition this year, and told NME that they are hoping to “give the best performance I can and try to connect in those three minutes to those millions of viewers”.That being said, there has been pressure on contestants, including Thug and UK representative Olly Alexander, to boycott the event in solidarity with Palestine.
You can banish weeds with a kitchen staple that's 'better' than white vinegar, as gardeners reveal a trick that kills weeds 'almost instantly'. For those battling with pesky weeds in their gravel paths or driveways, the solution might be closer than you think in your own kitchen.
Patty Jenkins is giving an update on film projects she’s been attached to, such as Wonder Woman 3 and Star Wars: Rogue Squadron.
Former Love Island star Chris Hughes has shared his joy as one of his horses, named Annie, gave birth to an adorable baby foal.The reality star-turned sports presenter is big into horse racing and, thus, is into horses too, so, naturally, he was thrilled at the new addition to his life. Posting on Instagram, he shared a snap of chestnut mare, Annie, lying in the hay alongside her newborn baby foal, as he gushed: "The BEST news to wake to! Annie had her first foal this morning, at 5.15am and we couldn’t be happier.
A woman has shared a genius hack that will untangle even the most finicky of knots in your jewellery - and all you need is some talcum powder.
Jar Jar Binks. Invoke the name to any hardcore Star Wars fan and then step back to see the explosion. No one is neutral.
Keane and Take That have become the latest artists to have their shows at Manchester’s troubled Co-Op Live Arena affected by ongoing “technical difficulties” at the venue.Keane were supposed to play the new 23,500-capacity arena on Sunday (May 5) as part of a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Hopes And Fears’, while Take That were supposed to be playing five gigs at Co-Op Live from May 7-12.In a disastrous week for the venue, Co-Op Live had to cancel A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie‘s gig last night (May 1) just 10 minutes after doors opened due to a “venue-related technical issue”, which was later revealed to be caused by part of an air conditioning unit falling from the gantry inside the venue during soundcheck. Later that evening, the venue confirmed Olivia Rodrigo’s shows on Friday and Saturday (May 3-4) would also be postponed, which the artist said she was “so disappointed” about.A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s show has been rescheduled for Saturday (May 4) at the nearby AO Arena.Now, Keane have confirmed that their show will not be going ahead as planned.
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