37% of Brits are incorporating ‘Home Hacks’ into their daily routines according to new research from the world’s longest-running home & interiors exhibition, Ideal Home Show.
The research, designed to discover the ways Brits are increasing the longevity of their household goods as it has been revealed that over eight in 10 (82%) of Brits have used a home hack at some point in their life.
And they seem to be working, as a fifth (20%) of the nation claim that ‘home hack’ tricks have extended the lifespan of household items by a few months, (21%) and in some cases, years (11%) – these shortcuts are perfectly aimed at simplifying daily tasks and prolonging the lifespan of household items.
The success in using these tricks is clear to see, as only 8% of Brits have claimed that home hacks have not extended the lifespan of their household items at all.
The top ‘home hacks’ the nation use are:
- White vinegar and water to de-limescale a kettle (22%)
- Placing baking soda in the fridge to combat odours (19%)
- Using washing up liquid on windows to prevent condensation (17%)
- Folding sheets into matching pillowcases (16%)
- Cleaning pans with Alka-Seltzer tablets (6%)
- Using mouthwash to clean your toilet bowl (5%)
- Spraying vinegar into smelly shoes to reduce odour (5%)
- Fixing a hole in a window with clear nail polish (4%)
- Spraying dry shampoo on suede to remove stains (3%)
- Teabag in grease-filled pan (3%)
- Freezing your jeans to avoid denim fade (3%)
With so many Brits integrating home hacks into their weekly routines, it seems like social media is the place to find the latest tricks. TikTok (16%), Facebook (16%) and YouTube (12%), are the most popular – with only 2% attempting to find home hacks from grandparents.
However not everyone is convinced, many Brits (14%) express skepticism and nearly one in 10 (7%) have experienced home hacks gone wrong. Nearly one fifth of the nation (19%) don’t trust the methods and would never consider using them.
Marine, accredited Konmari consultant shares her insights from the Ideal Home Show study; “I’m a home hack fanatic, I use them daily. I am constantly simmering vanilla beans on my hob to make my house smell as fresh as possible instead of burning expensive candles. In today’s world, being resourceful and environmentally conscious where we can is crucial, and home hacks are the perfect way to be creative with what you have in your cupboard to enhance your home or extend the life of items that would otherwise be tossed. There’s always a simple fix with one of these nifty solutions. I’ve teamed up with Ideal Home Show and will be at the Olympia London show in March, sharing my favourite home hacks, what’s worked for me, and what to absolutely avoid! Come and join me; we can chat and exchange some knowledge. You can purchase tickets straight from the Ideal Home Show website”.
Giles Perry, Event Director at Media 10, the organisers of Ideal Home Show, said: “It’s clear home hacks are very popular amongst the nation and many are saving money and time by incorporating these into everyday lives – who doesn’t love a home sprucing? Whether you are a home hack fanatic or looking to make some changes to revamp your home, this year’s Ideal Home Show is the perfect place to visit. The Show hosts a number of well-informed experts such as Louise and Marine from KonMari, who will be sharing their tips and tricks on all things home organisation, decluttering and pro-tips on tried and tested processes to saving your precious pennies and cut down on waste.“
The Ideal Home Show, supported by ITV, is the world’s longest-running exhibition, and will return to Olympia London from 22nd March to 7th April 2024. A host of experts and celebrities will be hosting Q&As on stage throughout the duration of the show. For more information and tickets, please visit idealhomeshow.co.uk
