There’s a reason Sophie Hinchliffe, 33, has gained 4.6 million Instagram followers. To get us ready for the new season, she shows us how to ‘Hinch’ your home
WORDS: ANNA MATHESON. PHOTOS: CAMERAPRESS, INSTAGRAM @MRSHINCHHOME
GET YOUR FIVE A DAY
Don’t have time for a complete spring clean? No worries. Mrs Hinch likes to break her cleaning jobs down into five tasks a day so they become more manageable. ‘Personally I don’t know anyone that has the time to do a full house deep clean of their home every single day,’ she explains. ‘If you are one of those people, I salute you. But I feel so happy with my five a day!’ The influencer went on to give an idea of five things you could clean in one day: ‘Mopped floors; damp-dusted doors and skirting; [clean the] Velvetiser [hot chocolate machine]; washing machine filter.’
PILLOW TALK
You might wash your pillowcases regularly, but what about the actual pillows? Mrs Hinch says now is the perfect time to give them a clean. ‘I do this twice a year,’ she explains. ‘As long as they’re not foam, you can just chuck them into the washing machine on a gentle cycle. Check the label for any special washing instructions.’
PACK AWAY WINTER CLOTHES
As the sun starts to shine it’s time to make a little more space by packing away your winter warmers – and Mrs Hinch says it’s also the perfect time to have a bit of a clear out too. She explains, ‘Use vacuum packs to store away winter clothes and coats either in the loft or under the bed.’ She adds, ‘I love drawer organisers for keeping clothes neat and accessible. I find them useful for [my son] Ron’s bits and to sort out things like underwear and make-up.’
BIN BAD ODOURS
Get your kitchen bin smelling extra fresh even after you’ve disinfected it by using Mrs Hinch’s top tip. Simply spray a piece of kitchen roll with Zoflora (her favourite disinfectant spray), fold it up and place it at the bottom of the bin before replacing the bag.
FRIDGE FRIENDLY
The star says as it’s one of the most hard-working gadgets in our homes, your fridge could definitely do with some TLC this month. Here’s her three-step trick to give it a deep clean:
✱ ‘Take everything out so you’ve got a blank canvas. I use fridge liners, which are cheap from eBay, and save your fridge from spills. Remove liners, shelves and drawers and soak with washing-up liquid.’
✱ ‘Wipe the inside using a Minky [cleaning pad] and a cleaner – I like Flash Bicarb
