Place a cotton pad soaked in a solution of household bleach on the blackened area and wait for 2-3 hours until the black is removed. Rinse with water.

Clean the ceiling with pantyhose since the static electricity generated by pantyhose attracts dust. Work from the centre outwards to the edges. Noticeable stains can be removed by rubbing the surface gently with fine sandpaper. Do not wipe with a damp cloth as this will leave stains.

Place some ice cubes in a plastic bag and put the bag over the chewing gum, causing it to harden. After removing the chewing gum, clean the carpet with dry-cleaning detergent.

Heavy objects always leave marks on carpets. Spray steam onto the affected area and brush it with a soft brush. The carpet will be restored to its pristine state.

Place a few spoonfuls of lemon juice into a glass of water and heat it for five minutes. Wipe the oven with a dry cloth.

Cover the filter with a piece of cling wrap after cleaning. Then, simply change the wrap and there will be no need to clean the filter thereafter.

In case of a blackout, switch off all electrical appliances to prevent them from switching on automatically when the power supply resumes.

Do not use cracked extension units/plugs/adaptors, or those that show signs of overheating (e.g. discolouration, charring or deformation), or with loose parts.

Disconnect the electricity supply if the TV set/AV product will not be used for a long period of time. Avoid switching them off only with the remote control as this will leave the product in standby mode, increasing electricity consumption and the probability of causing a fire.

Do not use tumble dryers to dry clothes containing down, sponge, latex, rubber or wax in order to avoid accidents caused by overheating.

Switch off electric water heaters after use. If steam comes from the shower, switch off the water heater immediately and have it inspected by a qualified technician.

Stop using a fan and have it inspected by a qualified technician if it operates abnormally, e.g. it does not operate smoothly, is too noisy or shows signs of overheating.