How to Prune a Christmas Tree (UK Guide): When & How to Shape Your Tree Like a Pro

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  BY THE LONDON HOME EDIT  Stop settling for a sparse tree! Achieving this perfectly shaped, magazine-worthy look in a cozy UK living room is easier than you think. Click through to discover our secret hacks for shaping, lighting, and decorating your tree to look truly luxurious this season! Introduction Pruning a Christmas tree might sound like something only gardeners or professional stylists do, but it’s one of the easiest ways to transform an ordinary tree into something beautifully shaped, symmetrical, and display-ready. Whether you’ve chosen a real fir from a UK garden centre or you’re working with a well-loved artificial tree, a little thoughtful trimming and shaping can make your tree look fuller, more elegant and perfectly prepared for lights, baubles, and ribbons. In this UK-focused 2025 guide, we’ll walk through how and when to prune a Christmas tree, how to shape both real and artificial varieties, the tools professionals recommend, and expert styling techniques yo...

12 TikTok Home Hacks Every UK Mum Needs in 2026

 

Minimalist UK living room with beige sofa, wooden coffee table, and cleaning basket — representing stylish and practical TikTok home hacks for 2026.
Discover the most viral TikTok home hacks UK mums are using in 2026 — simple, aesthetic tricks that make cleaning easier and your home look designer.





Intro

Keeping a clean home doesn’t have to mean hours of scrubbing — especially when you can try these TikTok home hacks UK mums are loving in 2026. These quick, budget-friendly cleaning hacks are trending for a reason: they actually work in real life!

From sparkling kettles to fresh laundry and speed-cleaning tricks, these clever tips will help you keep your home tidy with minimal effort and maximum results. Perfect for mums, renters, or anyone who wants a fresh, cosy home without spending all day cleaning.

Try one today — your future self will thank you ✨🏑


If you love quick wins and a cosy, tidy home—these TikTok-famous hacks are the ones UK mums actually use. Simple, safe, and budget-friendly.




1) Kettle Limescale Lift

Add equal parts white vinegar and water, boil once, leave 15 minutes, rinse twice. Sparkly kettle, no scrubbing.



2) Microwave Steam Clean

Bowl of water + lemon slices, 3–5 mins heat. Wipe. Stains slide off.




3) Shower Screen Shine

Warm water + a tiny drop of washing-up liquid + microfibre cloth. Finish with a squeegee to prevent spots.


4) Radiator Dust Trick

Tie a microfibre cloth to a ruler, slide behind fins. Finish with a quick vacuum.




5) Door Frame & Skirting “Speed Swipe”

Keep one dedicated cloth in a zip bag. 2 minutes before bed—quick perimeter swipe. Big difference.





A flatlay of eco-friendly cleaning essentials including a glass spray bottle, wooden brush, and microfiber cloth — inspired by TikTok home cleaning hacks 2026.
Budget-friendly cleaning essentials every UK mum needs — inspired by trending TikTok home hacks for a sparkling, organized home.





6) Sock-on-Mop Baseboards

Old fluffy sock over a flat mop. One pass and done.




7) Laundry Boost (Towels)

Half-load towels, add a cup of white vinegar to drum (no detergent), hot wash. Fluff restored.




8) Fridge Odour Reset

Open box of bicarbonate of soda on a shelf; swap monthly. Cheap and effective.




9) Hob “Paste”

Bicarb + a few drops washing-up liquid + warm water → paste. Spread, wait 5 minutes, wipe.




10) Entryway Clutter Rule

“One basket per person.” Everything home in seconds, tidy in minutes.




11) 2-Minute Night Kitchen Reset

Clear sink, quick wipe of counters, start dishwasher. Tomorrow feels easier.




12) The 3-Item Declutter

Pick any surface and remove just 3 items. Momentum beats perfection.




Save this list and try one hack today. Your future self will thank you. ✨



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🧴 White Vinegar for Cleaning

πŸ‹ Lemon Juice / Fresh Lemon Bottles

 πŸ§½ Microfibre Cloths Pack

🧼 Squeegee for Shower Glass

πŸ“¦ Zip Storage Bags (for cleaning cloth method)

🧴 Bicarbonate of Soda (Cleaning Grade)

🧹 Flat Mop for Sock-Hack Baseboards

🧴 Eco Laundry Vinegar & Fabric Softener Alternative

πŸ•―️ Fridge Odour Eliminator Charcoal

🧺 Entryway Storage Baskets

🧽 Dish Sponge + Scrub Set



Real life is busy, messy, and chaotic — but these tiny hacks help keep things feeling cosy, clean and under control πŸ’ͺ✨

πŸ’‘ Loved these quick home hacks? Check out my post on 10 Budget-Friendly UK Kitchen Finds That Look Luxurious for more affordable home inspiration — from chic utensil holders to marble-effect accents that make your kitchen look high-end on a budget!

Start with just one today — future you will thank you πŸ’›
You've got this, mama! πŸ‘πŸ‘



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