A stay-at-home mum has revealed she is divorcing her husband after he planted a hidden camera in their home to prove she is “lazy and worthless”.

The mother of three said her husband installed a camera disguised as a phone charger in the house to show she is not doing enough as a stay-at-home mom.

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On Reddit, the 47-year-old stated that her husband first became annoyed with her after she failed to sign a permission form for her child to go on a school trip because she was busy “keeping up with household bills and subscriptions” .

She also said she was busy ‘supervising’ the cleaner and gardener.

The mother said she wanted to focus 100 percent on signing the form, but she didn’t have time to do so before the deadline passed.

She added that her daughter had become very upset when she realized she could not go on the trip, and her father had to go to the school and beg them to let her go.

The mother, whose youngest child is 12, said she and her husband have gotten into a lot of arguments over the fact that he is very organized at his job but she cannot do simple tasks at home, with the mother pointing out that she do. “emotional labor”.

She said her husband scolded her for not sending checks to his employees because she was busy “researching subscriptions for frozen meals”.

The mother said that after her husband admitted to installing the camera and mentioned the times she was on the phone or watching TV instead of working, she kicked him out of the house and is now divorcing him .

Reddit users have flooded the comments section of posts to share their thoughts.

Many agreed with the woman that installing the camera was an invasion of her privacy, but also admitted that they thought she was lazy.

One person said: ‘I really want to be on your side because I would file for divorce too if I found a hidden camera.

“But you supervise the cleaners and the landscapers… and this is a full-time job?

“What exactly do you do all day?”

In response to this comment, another person said: She spends her days on Reddit complaining about her life as a stay-at-home mom.

Another person said: “Honestly, you sound lazy and unreliable.

“Your youngest child is 12, there really isn’t much for kids to do and you have a “deep cleaning” service.

“So what exactly do you do?”

Another user chimed in: “Why do you need to mentor professionals?

“And I think the camera was his way of getting proof of how or why you’re being so irresponsible.”

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Limescale can be extremely difficult to remove once it appears in your kitchen.

Sure, there are some expensive products that claim to provide the solution, but cleaning fans are raving about a great value £3 cleaning spray that works every time.

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This comes after a keen cleaner posted on the popular Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, asking for help removing the limescale around her kitchen sink.

Next to an get it Because of the limescale, the cleaning fan asked if anyone knew how to remove the white stains around her faucets on the granite countertop.

It turns out Mrs Hinch’s fans had just the solution: Viakal spray.

Although many people suggested other tips, including rubbing lemon on the limescale and scrubbing with steel wool, Viakal spray seemed to be the best choice for the cleaning fans.

One said: “Viakal spray is best for this.”

“I had the same problem and Viakal was the only thing that really worked,” a second commented.

You can buy a 500ml bottle of Viakal Classic Limescale Remover Cleaning Spray for just €2.99 at most supermarkets.

The product description on Ocado.com reads: “Viakal Classic Limescale Remover Spray is your best ally against limescale: it quickly removes limescale and hard water stains, along with the dirt and bacteria trapped inside.

“This spray works on the surfaces of your bathroom and kitchen, from chrome to ceramic to tiles and shower doors, to remove imperfections and leave a brilliant shine.

“The formula not only removes the limescale but also prevents it from returning to your surfaces

“Thanks to the anti-drip technologyprevent water spots from reappearing, giving you the convenience of a long-lasting shine.”

Other ways to remove limescale

In the same Facebook group, another cleaning enthusiast also asked for help removing limescale from her taps, and a completely free trick was brought to her attention.

While many members suggested using traditional bleach or scrubbing it with a stiff brush, one Facebook user suggested using a wet 2-cent coin to remove years of buildup.

It may sound like an old wives’ tale, but the markings on the coin act as a mild abrasive and help break down the gunk without damaging the taps.

Others even agreed, with another user adding that they would use this household hack for decades.

“That’s what I do…,” they said enthusiastically, adding, “I’ve been doing it for 50 years with different cranes.”

In fact, you can now buy Kilrock spray to help you tackle those taps for just £2.49 at The Range.

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SPRING CLEANING season is upon us.

A professional deep clean can cost up to £300, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to get your home spick and span again.

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There are clever ways to make it shine. . .

GET ON ORDER: Start your spring cleaning journey by decluttering.

Take a garbage bag and walk through each room collecting any unwanted items.

Then move all the ornaments and anything on the top of the surface to the center of the room and work from top to bottom by first dusting the high surfaces, such as lampshades on the ceiling and the tops of cabinets, before moving to the floors .

This prevents dirt from falling onto surfaces that you have already cleaned.

MAKE IT UP: Forget expensive cleaning products and go the budget-friendly DIY way and get excellent results.

Mix vinegar and water in a spray bottle to spray over dirty surfaces. You can also use this to mop floors.

Sprinkle baking soda on carpets and upholstery to remove and remove stains.

Lemon juice diluted with water is a great way to remove kitchen grease and leaves a citrus scent, while shaving cream polished into mirrors and taps will make them sparkle.

ON THE CHEAP: You don’t need fancy gadgets to create an immaculate home.

Old toothbrushes dipped in vinegar are perfect for scrubbing grout and hard-to-reach corners, while cut-up T-shirts are an excellent alternative to expensive disposable or microfiber cloths.

If you have a dishwasher, set it to an eco wash at low temperature and fill it with toothbrush holders, toys and even the crisper drawers from your fridge to save time and effort.

GOOD FRAGRANCES: If you have essential oils at home, add a few drops to your homemade cleaning products to make your home smell wonderful.

For a DIY air freshener, mix a few drops of oil with water in a spray bottle or fill an empty perfume bottle with water.

Just shake and spray.

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A PROUD homeowner has found a way to keep unpleasant dog odors at bay.

Her new puppy smelled, but her routine kept her house from smelling.

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Even her neurotically clean family says her house doesn’t smell.

She shared her tips after seeing a call on Reddit.

“Has anyone figured out the best way to keep your house from smelling like dog?” the Redditor asked.

“So any tips or advice on methods anyone has tried to reduce this?” she wrote.

She couldn’t have asked for a more detailed answer after.

When one woman summed up the extent of her efforts, it seemed she had every angle covered.

No stone was left unturned in her quest to rid her home of dog odors.

Other dog-loving Redditors were quick to share their methods.

But the size of her surpassed all others.

She has gone to great lengths to keep her home fragrant and free of dog odors.

“This is my routine, and honest family members who are neurotic about cleanliness have told me that my house doesn’t stink,” she said.

“This may be OTT for most, but I need a cleaner environment than usual,” she added.

She summed up her enormous efforts in the field of odor-eating:

• Provide wooden floors with sealed holes, combined with washable Ruggable carpets
• Roomba Hoover does its thing every day and mops weekly
• HEPA filters were left running all the time and the windows creaked all the time
• The sofa and dog bed have removable covers that are washed weekly
• All laundry is rinsed in Dettol detergent (antibacterial/viral), just like the Roomba filters
• Unwashable upholstery sprayed weekly with Dettol surface disinfectant
• The dog is bathed every two to three weeks, or whenever she rolls in the poop, whichever comes first

Other Redditors also shared their tips.

“I started putting baking soda on the couch once or twice a month at night and vacuuming in the morning. It removes the odors that penetrate deep into the fabric.” one person said.

“I throw a blanket over the couch where they are because it’s easier to wash the blankets than the couch,” said a second person.

Another Redditor suggested using a HEPA purification filter, as well as a few other tips.

“Open the windows to air out the house once a day and wash their toys and bedding regularly,” they said.

“Maintain oral hygiene, brush regularly and before having guests, I open all the windows for an hour and boil water with cinnamon sticks for 30 minutes,” she added.

But for this dog owner, eliminating bad odors started from within.

“I don’t know if there is scientific evidence to back this up, but after I started giving fish oil to my pup, the smell was no longer strong,” they said.

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WHEN it comes to cleaning, most of us don’t want to spend our hard-earned money on expensive products.

While you can’t eliminate chores completely, there’s an easier way to prevent limescale from building up around your faucets – and it’s completely free.

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If you have unsightly mess on your bathroom or kitchen faucets, you are not alone.

This annoying limescale deposit is common in the south-east of Britain and is the result of calcium and magnesium remaining as hard water evaporates.

While you may think you’ll have to scrub for hours or buy expensive products, you can keep limescale at bay with just a few pennies in your back pocket.

This brilliant tip was originally shared by a cleaning lady on Facebook and we can’t get enough of it.

Originally posted on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks group, they responded to a member who had been struggling to remove the built-up gunk on her taps.

Despite having just moved in, she had discovered that the taps had not been cleaned properly and even shared a photo of them looking crusty.

In the caption, she then asked, “Can anyone help me clean this faucet? What would I use and how? New rental property…just moved.”

While many members suggested using traditional bleach or scrubbing it with a stiff brush, one Facebook user suggested using a wet 2-cent coin to remove years of buildup.

For those tempted to try this at home, the domestic goddess suggested soaking the unsightly faucet first before using this tip.

They wrote: “[Use] Kilrock gel…leave for 5-10 minutes then remove with a copper coin.”

It may sound like an old wives’ tale, but the markings on the coin act as a mild abrasive and help break down the gunk without damaging the taps.

Others even agreed, with another user adding that they would use this household hack for decades.

“That’s what I do…,” they said enthusiastically, adding, “I’ve been doing it for 50 years with different cranes.”

In fact, you can now buy Kilrock spray to help you tackle those taps for just £2.49 at The Range.

Don’t despair if you don’t have it in your local store, though, as you can use simple household items to help remove any remaining limescale.

A third group member even shared how they remove hardened limescale using half a lemon.

“Cut a lemon [in half] and attach it to the tap with a strap,” they told the group, writing: “Leave it as long as possible.

“This will soften the build-up [and then] use a muted 2 cent coin to remove it.

Alternatively, you can also make your taps shine with some kitchen roll and white vinegar.

“[Use a] small sandwich bag, [filled with] paper towel soaked in white vinegar,” another explained, adding that they would place this on the spot and secure it with rubber bands.

Once this is done, you can simply leave it for a few hours before removing the bag and quickly rinsing the tap with clean water.

It sounds like you have no excuse for not having sparkling taps with all this house.

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WHEN the time came to clean her house, one woman turned to her tried-and-true hacks that make the process easy.

She revealed how every surface in her home was shiny and free of stains after using tools and products that have never let her down.

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Ellen (@ellentheblogger) has almost 6,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares home inspiration videos.

She revealed how to transform hard-to-clean areas in a now-viral video, which has been viewed more than 278,000 times.

“Top five tips for spring cleaning,” she said.

“First, use baby oil on stainless steel to keep it shiny and fingerprint-free.

“Second, don’t use paper towels to clean your glass or windows, use a squeegee instead, which will save costs.”

She demonstrated the first hack by cleaning her dishwasher with a soft cloth and baby oil.

A small bottle of baby oil is available for just $2.16 at Walmart.

The surface of the dishwasher glistened enough to almost reveal her reflection.

The cleaner then showed off how streak-free her bathroom mirrors looked after wiping them with a squeegee.

The cleaning tool can also be found at Walmart for $6.

“Third, use shaving cream to clean your showers and bathroom,” she continued.

“And to remove any musty odors.

‘Four: Whiten dirty white clothes with a few drops of Mrs. Steward’s Liquid Blueing.

“And finally, remove any burn marks from pots or pans with the Bar Keeper’s Friend Cleaner.”

Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Blueing is highly rated on Walmart’s website, where it costs $15.

“This stuff really works! It took on the mild yellow look of my whites,” reads one review.

“My whites are brighter and whiter!! A little goes a long way!”

Shoppers also rave about Bar Keeper’s Friend Cleaner, which costs $6.50 for a pack of two at Walmart.

Delighted customers have given the device a 4.6-star rating and written hundreds of rave reviews.

“This stuff is amazing,” said one customer. “I like to use it to clean my countertops and my bathtub.

“If they are extra dirty or have coffee stains on them, I pour some bartender friend on them, add a little water and use a paper towel to rub it all around and then let it sit for a few minutes.

“Go back, add more water and wipe everything down.”

Ellen’s jumping hacks video received more than 14,000 likes, with many people thanking her in the comments section for sharing.

One top commentator said they “so needed” her advice.

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The smell is unbearable and the mess is staggering – but a top cleaner says sprucing up hoarder homes like this is the ‘most rewarding’ job she’s ever done.

Arlene Jayne Batefrom Victoria, was forced to quit her corporate job in 2019 and didn’t know where her career would take her.

“I had a bit of a nervous breakdown,” Ms Bate said.

‘I had a burnout and didn’t want to return to the corporate world.’

But eventually she found purpose in helping people who have “lost” control of their homes and have not been able to properly maintain their properties for years.

Many tend to judge hoarders unfairly – because they cannot see beyond the accumulation of dirt and waste – but Ms Bate understands that this is the symptom of a complex mental health problem.

“The general perception is that hoarders are lazy slobs, which is far from the truth,” the cleaning professional said.

‘We’re getting thousands of comments on our social media pages with people calling them ‘filthy pigs’ and all kinds of horrible names.

“But what most people don’t realize is that hoarding is often a condition usually caused by some kind of trauma.”

Such triggers range from a death in the family to physical injury.

Mrs. Bate, running now Mrs. Muscle Cleansinghas worked hard to dismantle harmful stereotypes about hoarders and rebrand them as “hoarders” to alleviate the stigma.

Sometimes collecting is a learned behavior.

For example, Ms. Bate has had clients who grew up in a collector’s home and then became collectors because that’s the only way they can make a living.

“People don’t live this way because they want to, or because they’re lazy,” Ms. Bate said.

Ms. Bate gave an example of a young man she helped a few months ago.

‘He lived with his mother and they had agreed that no matter what, he would not send her to an old people’s home. But unfortunately, she developed dementia and it became a challenge to care for her alone.

‘Eventually he decided to put his mother in an assisted living facility, and the first night she was really horrible to him. The mother was not lucid, she was not in the right state of mind – she told him that she hated him and that she would never forgive him.

‘The client went home after the argument and his mother died that same night.

“That traumatic event triggered his hoarding and he started collecting things he thought his mother would like.”

Ms Bate admitted that hoarding can be fatal.

“Hoarders live in an environment that poses a fire hazard,” she said. ‘

Many home fires are not caused by the condition of the home, but because it is messy.’

There are different types of hoarding and patients collect items for different reasons, Ms Bate said.

Sometimes it’s because they have an emotional bond. For example, the cleaners enter a house where there are a lot of baby clothes, even though the residents have no grandchildren.

“They think they’re going to have grandchildren and they want to be prepared,” she explained.

‘It’s difficult to work with the customer in those circumstances, because those things are not necessary now.

‘Then you have those who collect things that might come in handy one day, like jam jars. If someone has an empty one, he cannot throw it away because he can fill it with something in the future and give it away. There is no way to get rid of that item.”

Sometimes customers become obsessive about an item.

“They may have a can of beans, but they want to be able to see all four sides of it, so they buy three more and put them together on a shelf.”

The cleaning company’s longest job lasted 200 hours and lasted more than a month.

‘We advise our customers during every step of the process. We have two people work with a client to clear out items in their home that they don’t need. Normally we carry out a large-scale emptying and then a deep, industrial cleaning.

‘Another approach is called the ‘get sh*t done’ method. We go in, take out all the trash, remove everything in the house. There is no customer intervention, we just clean until the house shines again.

“But the other form of hoarding is when you can’t clear everything out, because it causes additional trauma and can worsen the disease.”

Ms Bate also revealed it is a myth that hidden treasures are often found under piles of belongings.

‘What collectors have usually has no value. They collect cardboard boxes, old newspapers, furniture from the street, empty jars, cans of beans.’

The one thing Bate always encounters when she’s cleaning out houses are spiders.

“There aren’t always cockroaches or other insects or rodents, but there are always hundreds of spiders,” she said.

“We just worked on a house where hundreds of redbacks came running out.

‘We found dozens of nests everywhere, dark and dirty everywhere. On the back of a laundry basket, under the trash on the floor, they were literally everywhere.”

Ms Bate and her team move the spiders when they can, but that is not always possible.

Despite the hard work and difficulties, Bate revealed that she far prefers cleaning collective housing over simple household chores.

“In my opinion, domestic clients are much more demanding and are never satisfied with the work you do,” she said.

‘They are often not grateful for the hard work involved in cleaning, unlike our hoarders.

‘Now I know we provide a service that allows customers to make a huge positive change in their lives. You don’t get the same satisfaction from working as a domestic helper.

‘I like that we provide an environment where clients can move from a life of chaos to a life of peace and tranquility. Hopefully the transition in their home will allow them to incorporate that into the challenges they encounter in their daily lives.”

BY clearing out your clutter, you can make tons of extra money this spring.

Clothes, old toys, books and other household items can all be sold, which can quickly add up to a big boost to the bank account.

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From second-hand sites to car boot sales, Harriet Cooke looks at the different ways to sell your stuff.

Car boot sale: good for instant cash

THIS is a great way to unload a lot of low value items such as curios, clothes, toys and books in one go.

Find your nearest retail location at carbootjunction.com.

The cost of a pitch starts at a few euros but can go up to £25.

You will need a table, groundsheets, change, carrier bags, a packed lunch and batteries to demonstrate how electrical appliances work.

Make sure goods look as presentable as possible, arrange them by category if possible, and spread them out so buyers can see what’s there.

Antiques expert Antony Charman of vintagecashcow.co.uk estimates that sellers can typically pocket ten to fifteen percent of an item’s original value.

He said: “Remember that regular visitors to car boot sales are prepared to haggle. Start with a slightly higher price than you actually expect, because then they have room to get you down.”

When packing, consider shouting, “50 cents all” if you want all your goods gone.

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CASE STUDY: Mum Katie Roberton and her son Arthur, from Bournemouth, often set up a stall at their local Ashley Heath car boot sale.

Ceramic artist Katie, whose work is on outlandishcreations.com, said: “The great thing about boot sales is you can make deals on the spot and get money straight away.”

Arthur, 12, said of the sale day: “It’s a lot of fun. I am selling my shoes that no longer fit.

I get between €5 and €30 depending on the condition and brand.

“A new pair of Nikes could fetch £30. My Hot Wheels toy cars and old children’s books sell for 50 cents each.”

Sell ​​Locally: Good for flogging large items

FACEBOOK Marketplace, Gumtree and other selling groups allow you to target local buyers.

It’s easy to create listings. Take some good photos of your item and upload it with as detailed a description as possible.

Interested parties will send you a message and, if you accept their offer, can collect the goods from your home and pay in cash.

Be wary of buyers who want to pay by other means, such as bank transfer or PayPal. Sometimes these can be scammers.

These sites are free to use, while a platform like eBay can take more than ten percent of your sales price.

Common household items such as games consoles, sofas, televisions, books, DVDs and baby clothes are among the most common to be snapped up quickly.

Michael Foote, from money-saving site quotegoat.com, said: “Facebook Marketplace is a great place to sell unwanted furniture and have someone local come and collect it.

“It’s a good idea to include the cost of the amount you originally paid so buyers can see how much of a discount you gave.”

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CASE STUDY: Mum-of-two Joanne Swali, 42, who lives near Basingstoke, Hants, made £500 last year selling unwanted items on Facebook Marketplace.

The businesswoman, who runs wall sticker company stickerscape.co.uk, said: “I find it a bit of a hassle to sell things on eBay and then send them to the post office.

“It’s easier to sell on Facebook and have the items collected, even if it means occasionally dealing with scam messages or time wasters.

“Branded items seem to be doing very well, especially Ikea or baby toys from Lamaze, LeapFrog and VTech.

“I sell old toys in bundles. A box of my son’s old cars, diggers and construction vehicles sold for around £20.

“It’s faster to sell items in groups than to list them all individually.”

Resale or auction site: Good for designer gear

THERE are many resale sites for selling second-hand goods – and some are better for selling certain items because of the audience they attract.

Vinted is great for unloading clothes and is free for sellers while buyers pay fees plus shipping.

Consider eBay for selling higher value goods that justify seller fees, which are 12.8 percent of total sales, plus a 30 cent surcharge per order.

From April 8, there will also be a new “Regulatory Operating Fee” of 0.35 percent. So if you sold a keyboard for $30, you would pay $4.23.

Depop is great and charges sellers 12.9 percent plus 30 cents.

For designer clothes, try the Vestiaire Collective, which is usually free for sellers.

Please include all relevant details when describing the item, including brand name, dimensions, sizing, condition and materials.

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CASE STUDY: Mum-of-two Sarah Jamieson, 41, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, made £1,000 on Vinted last year after clearing out a wardrobe.

The photographer, who runs pictorialphotography.co.uk, said: “Last year I put about 75 items on Vinted and they each raised about £5 and £35.

“Most were from mid-range brands such as Monsoon, Laura Ashley and Mantaray.

“Boden clothes are selling really well, I had a few of their jumpers selling for £35 each.

“I’ve found that old brands like Dorothy Perkins seem to be popular, perhaps because people remember seeing the stores before they all closed.”

FREE FOREIGN EXPENSES FOR HSBC TRAVELERS

HSBC plans to abolish all charges for British spending abroad, starting by making its debit cards free for people going on holiday.

Sources say the change will start with Premier current account customers before trickling down to HSBC cash advances and standard bank account holders.

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While plans are in the works, there is no confirmation that the change will happen anytime soon.

Most major banks charge fees when customers use their debit card for spending or cash withdrawals abroad.

Customers of First Direct and Virgin Money already benefit from free spending and withdrawals, alongside customers of online banks Chase, Monzo and Starling.

HSBC currently charges 2.75 percent on all payments or withdrawals abroad, excluding Global Money Account customers.

The costs can quickly add up, as the costs apply per transaction. Two £20 meals will cost you an additional £1.10 in fees.

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