52 tiny annoying problems, solved! (Because when you can’t control the big stuff, start small)
by Compiled by Sarah Phillips from Technology | The Guardian on (#6XTZC)
Experts, Guardian readers and writers share ingenious solutions to life's everyday irritations, from wobbly tables to persistent hiccups
Stuffed-up sieves
Always use a dishwasher. If one isn't available, soak in the sink first, to loosen particles, then take a dish brush or nail brush to it. Rinse under a fast hot tap.
Aggie MacKenzie, TV presenter and author