Accessories in general

Usable for everything, slicing through chicken, tough slippery fabrics, thick cardboard boxes and even metal cans. I do wonder though, why they thought cutting through cans is something they think the general populous wants to do. I have a pair upstairs, for sewing fabrics, two pairs in the kitchen, and a couple more roaming about the house. I don't think the manufacturer recommends it, but I always put the kitchen ones in the dishwasher after use, and they're still going strong. Yes, I know I shouldn't, but virtually everything goes into the dishwasher. The same style of scissors are available from Index for £1.75, but I haven't ...

I tend not to use spray air fresheners because they smell so 'false' so I use a number of different ways to scent my home. Nice aromas though really make a difference to your surroundings. Citrus scents are lively and invigorating, sandalwood and patchouli are more sensual and ideal for the bedroom. Pine promotes a feeling of cleanliness and florals evoke memories of the great outdoors. All these perfumes can be replicated in the home without the use of a spray can! Scented candles are very popular these days and you can purchase the smallest candles which fit into little glass holders, right through to large pillars and unusual shaped ...

They remove so much from tap water, as well as reducing limescale, they also reduce Lead , Aluminium, Chlorine & even pesticides...which has to be a good thing. I advise getting one shaped to fit the fridge though, as I had a square one on my side which is OK in winter but in the summer would find flies had got in. Also the water becomes warm. The fridge ones though have about half the capacity though...so I keep the frige one for drinking, eg.. for squash...and the bigger one for cooking/boiling. Once you have used a Water Filter for a while, you will really notice a difference if you then go back to tap water. I use filtered water ...