15 budget cleaning hacks

Mix the juice of two of the fruits into a litre of hot water to make a natural household cleaner that will tackle ovens, microwaves, fridges, floors, and even taps – leaving them all shiny and sparkli

Every home has an armoury of liquids to combat stains and leave surfaces germfree. But how do they do their job?

Like many women, I work and also have a family and home to look after. I do enough to keep the house clean and tidy – and I use products that get the job done as quickly as possible. I just about stay

The last thing you want is an annoying health niggle holding you back from living each precious day to the max. Whether it’s pesky back pain, trapped wind or stubborn heartburn, you can ease everyday

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 400g rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 2.5cm pieces400g strawberries, hulled and halved if large85g sugar1 tbsp plain flour250g mascarpone (optional)1 orange, zest

IF YOU’RE NOT ALREADY A FAN OF FERMENTED FOODS, NICK VADASZ’S DELICIOUS RECIPES WILL CONVERT YOU. AND YOUR GUT, MICROBIOME AND HEALTH WILL THANK YOU