Andy van Terheyden
I'm a senior writer with an English degree and NCJ qualification, plus years of experience writing news, lifestyle and consumer articles for the national and international press. I'm also a copywriter, working on a breadth of consumer and corporate projects, and a private education consultant. I live in the quiet of the countryside and love completing DIY tasks to breathe life into my small, newly-built home.
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How to clean an electric stove top — 5 simple steps to sparkling shine
Expert steps and products for how to clean an electric stove top like a pro
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean a vacuum brush — rejuvenate your vacuum in 5 simple steps
Tangled hairs, be gone! See how to clean a vacuum brush for optimum power
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean a wool rug — refresh your rug in 4 easy steps
Learn how to clean a wool rug yourself to avoid splashing out on professional treatments
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean a vacuum filter — remove blockages and nasty odors
With expert tips on how to clean a vacuum filter, your machine will be running (and smelling) it's best
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean bathroom floors — 5 steps to spectacular sparkle
Swap grime for shine with our expert guide
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to get rid of pink mold — an expert guide to banishing bathroom bacteria
Four expert steps to stop pink mold in its tracks
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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When to start mowing a lawn in spring — the telltale signs it's time to get going on that unruly grass
Guidance from our gardening pros on when to start mowing a lawn in spring
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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The best material for outdoor furniture — an expert guide to picking items that will last
From wood to wicker, industry pros weigh in on the best material for outdoor furniture items that will last the test of time
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean carpet on stairs — 3 simple steps to a spruced up staircase
Once you learn how to clean carpet on stairs, your front entryway will never look more impressive
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean floors with vinegar — simple steps to lasting shimmer on multiple floor types
Experts share how to clean floors with vinegar for sparkling results on laminate, hardwood, vinyl, tile, and more
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean fireplace glass — three pro methods for tackling soot and grime
These expert methods reveal how to clean fireplace glass like a pro
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean a velvet couch — four simple steps to refresh yours
Nail how to clean a velvet couch and restore its va-va-voom with these pro tips
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean jute rugs — get them fresh in five simple steps
Quick steps for how to clean jute rugs, straight from our cleaning and floor-care experts
By Andy van Terheyden Published