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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Keep dust off skirting boards for three weeks with 'game-changing' cleaning method
A mum has shared a simple yet effective hack to keep skirting boards clean for longer, and you only need one household item Cleaning skirting boards can be a proper pain, as they appear to collect dust again moments after being cleaned. The summer months frequently worsen the problem in houses with heightened dust levels, especially when windows are left open, and skirting boards are particularly vulnerable to dirt due to static electricity build-up. Similar to your blinds, timber and plastic skirting boards build up static charge, drawing dust, pet fur, and other debris to stick to them. However, there's no need to constantly grab the hoover, as Natasha Gore shared on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook page a "game-changing" tip that's kept dust away from her skirting boards for more than three weeks: fabric conditioner. Unblock sink in five minutes by putting one natural item down the drain Carpet stains that 'won't budge' will come out with one 'powerful' bathroom item Sharing a snap of a cleaning mixture in a spray bottle alongside spotless white skirting boards, Natasha explained: "So this is my Lenor mixed with water, and as you can see from the picture, I have thick white silicone around my skirting boards. "The dust that sticks to it is the bane of my life! I usually just use a damp cloth, but the dust sticks to the silicone, and it takes forever, so I thought I would try cleaning it with Lenor and water. "I honestly cannot tell you how quickly it is to clean now. The dust must stick to the solution, and when I wipe it, it's gone instead of the dust sticking to the silicone.". "This is a game-changer for me, and I wish I had tried it ages ago. My skirting boards have been clean for over three weeks now." Flooring experts at Tapi have endorsed a unique cleaning method: "Did you know you can use fabric softener to clean skirting boards? This method not only cleans but also leaves a pleasant scent." They suggest combining one part fabric softener with four parts water in a spray bottle, then spraying it onto your skirting boards and wiping them clean with a microfibre cloth, reports the Express The professionals further explained: "The fabric softener helps to break down dirt and leaves a fresh fragrance." Members of the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook group have shared their experiences using this tip. Dan Hood posted: "I use a cloth soaked in a solution of warm water and fabric softener too. It leaves a lovely fresh smell and creates a barrier for dust: they still get dusty, but not as much and not as fast." Davina Harris chimed in, saying: "I do this as well. You can use any fabric softener. The dust also stays away for longer, and it makes your house smell lovely." Lindsay Whitcher added her endorsement, commenting: "This is what I use to do all my polishing works amazing and smells good too."
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mastercard (MA) Divests Mexico Digital Payment Unit
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the 13 best blue-chip stocks to buy according to analysts. On June 27, Argentina-based fintech startup Tapi announced its acquisition of the bill payment and cash-handling divisions of Arcus, a Mastercard-owned company, expanding its footprint in the Mexican market. Bornfree / The acquisition will give Tapi access to a vast network of cash-in and cash-out locations across Mexico. The acquisition will also enable the company to expand its digitization efforts in a market with growing fintech adoption. Tapi expects the expansion to allow them to process more than 270 million transactions in Latin America by year-end. Mastercard, Arcu's parent company, will retain the brand and payment processing and reconciliation technologies through Mexico's real-time interbank network. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is a financial technology company focused on the payments industry. It facilitates electronic funds transfers (EFTs) through its network, enabling transactions using branded debit, credit, and prepaid cards. While we acknowledge the potential of MA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
02-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Devotion, grandeur mark Tapi's birth anniversary celebration
Surat: The Diamond City was awash in colour and devotion on Wednesday as thousands of citizens gathered to celebrate the birth anniversary of the Tapi River — a revered lifeline and spiritual symbol for the people of Surat. Riverbanks, known locally as Ovara, came alive with festive energy, prayers, and traditional rituals that underscored the city's deep-rooted connection with the river. Celebrated annually on Ahsadh Sud Satam as per the Vikram Samvat calendar, the main events took place at Navdi Ovara in Nanpura and Ram Madhi Ovara in Jahangirpura, where residents assembled early in the morning to offer prayers. The Tapi Aarti, a devotional hymn dedicated to the river, echoed along the banks as devotees lit ghee lamps, creating a serene, spiritual atmosphere. "For generations, we worshipped Tapi as our mother," said Vipul Bhagwagar, a 53-year-old resident of Nanpura. A key highlight of the day was the ceremonial offering of a 108-m-long chundadi — not once but twice — once in the morning and again in the evening. Krunal Sailor, a municipal councillor, said: "Two years ago, we started the daily Tapi Aarti at Ram Madhi Ovara, even during rains, just like the Ganga Aarti. Today, the river's birth anniversary has become a major event. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The area, once a dumping spot, is now a spiritual attraction." As dusk fell, the riverbanks lit up with lamps and firecrackers, and the celebrations concluded with a Bhajan Sandhya, a devotional music session. Devotees also brought cakes to mark the occasion, which were cut and shared with all in attendance. The celebrations not only honoured the river's sacred presence but also highlighted a growing movement to preserve and respect the Tapi as a symbol of natural and cultural heritage.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Fadnavis, Mohan Yadav ink MoU for Tapi Basin Mega Recharge Project
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Mohan Yadav on Saturday signed an MoU on the Tapi Basin Mega Recharge Project, in Bhopal. The project, which was conceptualised over two decades ago, has finally moved forward, promising to address drinking, industrial and irrigation water problems in both Maharashtra and MP. The Rs 20,000-crore project is among the world's largest water recharge scheme. After inking the MoU in Bhopal, Fadnavis said, 'We will urge the Centre to accord the Tapi project national status. The MP CM and I will personally meet the central leadership with the proposal.' 'The project will go a long way in resolving water problems in parts of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Under the project, 1.23 lakh hectares of land in Madhya Pradesh and 2.30 lakh hectares of land in Maharashtra will come under irrigation,' he said. More importantly, Fadnavis added, 'The project will bring huge relief to farmers and people in Akola, Buldhana and Amravati, which is a salty water belt. For both states the completion of the project will boost economy, industrialisation and irrigation.' Yadav said, 'The project will work to both MP and Maharashtra's advantage in multiple sectors. We will also ensure equitable and fair water sharing under the inter-state water agreement. The fast-tracking of the project was necessitated for the welfare of people and farmers in both states.' The project During 2014-15, Fadnavis took up the issue with the MP government and the Union water resources ministry. It is a joint project of MP and Maharashtra. It will help irrigate 1,23,082 hectares of land in MP and 2,34,706 hectares of land in Maharashtra. Under the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project, four water structures are proposed: * Low diversion weir at Kharia Gutighat dam site: The weir is proposed at Khalwa tehsil of Khandwa district in MP and Amravati tehsil of Maharashtra on the border of both states with 8.31 TMC capacity. * Right bank canal phase I: A 221-km-long canal is proposed from the right bank of the proposed Kharia Gutighat weir, with 110 km in MP. The canal will irrigate over 55,000 hectares of area in MP. * Left bank canal phase I: A 135.64-km-long canal is proposed from the left bank of the proposed Kharia Gutighat weir, with 100.42 km in MP. It will irrigate over 44,000 hectares of area in MP. * Left bank canal phase II: Its length will be 123.97 km, which will irrigate over 80,000 hectares in Maharashtra.
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major update on Carpetright closures as dates for stores opening under new name confirmed
Adele Cooke, Senior Consumer Reporter Published: Invalid Date, FOUR former Carpetright stores will reopen as branches of Tapi in days after the chain unveiled 21 new shops so far this spring. Carpetright entered into administration on July 22, 2024, after 'challenging trading conditions' put pressure on the homeware retailer. The brand was then acquired by Tapi, who purchased two of its warehouses and 54 of its retail units. Tapi was founded in 2014 by Martin Harris, the son of Carpetright founder Lord Harris of Peckham. The move aimed to save 308 jobs and preserve the Carpetright brand, with hopes it would flourish under new ownership. So far 21 new shops have opened this spring in the following locations: Bristol Cannock Carmarthen Chesterfield Cramlington East Grinstead East Sheen Epsom Hereford Ipswich Lancaster Mansfield Newbury Newmarket North Shields Sevenoaks Southampton Teddington Trowbridge Wimbledon Woking Tapi has now announced that four new stores will open in May. Former Carpetright stores in Basildon, Coventry, Crawley and Leeds Birstall will all open as Tapi shops this month. The stores will stock a selection of carpet, laminate, luxury vinyl, vinyl and engineered wood. Once these additional stores reopen, the total number of Carpetright locations that have reopened as Tapi will rise to 25. Charlie Harris, director of buying at Tapi Carpets and Floors said: 'Everyone at Tapi is really excited about our new store openings over the coming weeks. Why are retailers closing shops? EMPTY shops have become an eyesore on many British high streets and are often symbolic of a town centre's decline. The Sun's business editor Ashley Armstrong explains why so many retailers are shutting their doors. In many cases, retailers are shutting stores because they are no longer the money-makers they once were because of the rise of online shopping. Falling store sales and rising staff costs have made it even more expensive for shops to stay open. The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs from April 2025, will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. At the same time, the minimum wage will rise to £12.21 an hour from April, and the minimum wage for people aged 18-20 will rise to £10 an hour, an increase of £1.40. In some cases, retailers are shutting a store and reopening a new shop at the other end of a high street to reflect how a town has changed. The problem is that when a big shop closes, footfall falls across the local high street, which puts more shops at risk of closing. Retail parks are increasingly popular with shoppers, who want to be able to get easy, free parking at a time when local councils have hiked parking charges in towns. Many retailers including Next and Marks & Spencer have been shutting stores on the high street and taking bigger stores in better-performing retail parks instead. In some cases, stores have been shut when a retailer goes bust, as in the case of Carpetright, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Paperchase, Ted Baker, The Body Shop, Topshop and Wilko to name a few. What's increasingly common is when a chain goes bust a rival retailer or private equity firm snaps up the intellectual property rights so they can own the brand and sell it online. They may go on to open a handful of stores if there is customer demand, but there are rarely ever as many stores or in the same places. The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year. 'Each of these stores has been carefully chosen to bring us closer to our mission of delivering great value flooring to everyone in Britain and we're quietly confident that they will be a real success for us.' It is not yet clear if and when the remaining 31 Tapi stores will open. Which Carpetright stores were bought by Tapi? According to administrators PwC the following Carpetright stores were purchased by Tapi: Basildon Birmingham Erdington Bishopbriggs Bristol Longwell Green Camborne Camden Carmarthen Cheadle Chesterfield Chichester Chippenham Clapham Common Coventry Airport Retail Park Cramlington Croydon Dumbarton Dumfries East Sheen Edinburgh Hermiston Gait Epsom Farnborough Friern Barnet Haywards Heath Hemel Hempstead Hereford High Wycombe Loudwater Holloway Hove Ipswich Anglia Park Lancaster Leeds Kirkstall Maidstone Mansfield New Malden Newbury Newmarket North Shields Norwich Sprowston Peterborough Plymouth Marsh Mills Southampton Hedge End Stockton Swindon Bridgemead Teddington Trowbridge Truro Washington Armstrong West Wickham Weston-Super-Mare Weymouth Whetstone Wimbledon Woking Yeovil Chessington Warehouse Croydon Warehouse Which other stores have returned to the high street? Several Homebase stores have reopened as branches of The Range as part of a rescue deal. The DIY chain entered into administration in November but was partially rescued by billionaire Chris Dawson, owner of CDS Superstores, the parent company of The Range and Wilko. The intervention aimed to preserve up to 70 stores, safeguard 1,600 jobs and retain the Homebase brand. Huge chain Carpetright survives So far 45 new format superstores have opened across the UK and Republic of Ireland since the beginning of the year. These are The Range stores with Homebase departments, such as Garden Centres by Homebase or Kitchens by Homebase. Six sites will open this month in Stamford, Market Harborough, Cookstown, Tiverton, Santry, Dublin and Clitheroe. Stores in Stamford and Market Harborough reopened yesterday. Meanwhile, shops in Cookstown, Tiverton and Santry, Dublin will open on May 9. The Clitheroe store will reopen on May 16. Once all of these stores have reopened, the total number of former Homebase locations to have been acquired by The Range will rise to 49. Meanwhile, Topshop has teased a return to the High Street and confirmed its new website will launch later this year. Asos rescued the company four years ago and has now signed a deal to sell the clothing in a number of its partner stores. The website will exclusively sell the brand's clothing and is expected to launch in the second half of the year. Meanwhile, Wilko has returned to the high street after falling into collapse. The brand, website and intellectual property were purchased by the owners of The Range and since then six Wilkos have reopened across the UK.
