Last-minute guests? Make your flat seem clean in less than 10 minutes

1 HIDE YOUR SH*T

Stuff any random crap lying around into suitcases or your washing machine.

2 HACK YOUR RUBBISH

To make sure your bin doesn’t draw unwanted attention, store an air freshener in the bottom under the liner. Hide extra bags there too so you don’t have to scramble later on.

3 WIPE YOUR TAPS

Dettol-ing the metal parts of your sinks makes a huge difference. Try it and see.

4 HANG A HAND TOWEL

If you have only one and it’s dirty (erm, same), set out a clean bath towel.

5 TRICK THEM BY MAKING IT SMELL CLEAN

Spray a little lemon furniture polish on a paper towel and hide it somewhere. ›