Applying ceran polish to ceramic cooktops on a regular basis gives the cooktop a protective coating, making cleaning easier.

Remember to burn the fat off your oven liners every time you have cooked food that has splattered, such as chicken or pork. If you leave it too long, the liners will not be able to cope with the build up of fat.

Never use scourers or harsh cleaning products on your stainless steel cookware. A soft cloth will soften and remove spillages, preventing scratching. Stainless steel polish may be applied to keep it looking good.

If you throw half a lemon down your garbage disposer after fish or prawn heads, it gets rid of the odour and leaves a fresh smell.

If you place your oven racks and rangehood filters in a plastic bag with cloudy ammonia and leave them outside in the sun, the results are amazing. Sparkling racks and filters!