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5 tips for brighter, whiter eyes

<p>Have you ever noticed that the models you see in magazines have really bright eyes, and the whites of their eyes are super white?</p> <p>They probably have Photoshop to thank, but there are ways to make the whites of your eyes even whiter. And it’s all down to some simple tips.</p> <p><strong>1. Fruit and vegetables</strong></p> <p>In order to improve your eye health, there are some specific vitamins and minerals that you need. Reach for orange and yellow options to fill up on the much-needed vitamins A and C (think carrots, oranges, peaches, squash and pumpkin); vitamin E from foods rich in good fat such as nuts and seeds; and zinc from baby spinach, lamb, beef, mushrooms, yoghurt nuts, seeds and avocado.</p> <p><strong>2. Environmental factors</strong></p> <p>Pollution in the air, an air-conditioned office, smoking, a night on the booze, or irritants such as pollen in the air can all cause eye redness. Keep these under control and you’ll quickly notice a difference in your eye health.</p> <p><strong>3. Good eye drops</strong></p> <p>Sometimes we are just tired, or affected by hayfever and just need a way to reduce the redness. This is where some good quality eye drops come in. Pop to the chemist and ask for their preferred brand of anti-redness drops.</p> <p><strong>4. Distraction</strong></p> <p>Some well placed concealer, bronzer and eye makeup can make a big difference to how bright your eyes look. Take a look at some online tutorials for tips to fake brighter eyes.</p> <p><strong>5. Water</strong></p> <p>Just like every other function in your body, your eyes need water to thrive. Ensure you are getting around 2 litres per day to help your eyes stay moist and clean.</p> <p>Have we missed anything? How do you make your eyes brighter and whiter?</p>

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8 washing tips to make your whites whiter and your brights brighter

<p>By taking the time to carefully wash your clothes and fabrics they can look better and last much longer.      </p> <p>1. Act fast to remove stains from fabric. The longer you leave it the harder it often is to remove.</p> <p>2. Remove spilled liquids on fabric by blotting with a white cloth. Start on the outside of the stain and work your way in so that the stain doesn’t spread.</p> <p>3. Help to remove an oily stain by sprinkling it with cornflour. Leave it for 15 minutes before scraping it off and laundering as usual.              </p> <p>4. Use fresh lemon to help whiten your napkins, linen placemats, or even sports socks. On the stovetop, fill a large pot with water and some sliced lemon. Bring the water to the boil and then turn off the heat. Add your whites and soak for an hour before washing as normal.</p> <p>5. To get rid of stained clothes, make a paste of three tablespoons baking soda and three tablespoons water. Place the paste over the affected area and allow to sit for 15 minutes before washing.</p> <p>6. Clean white tablecloths by adding one-quarter cup of white vinegar to your rinse cycle. White vinegar cuts through grease and can help remove stubborn stains such as red wine or tomato sauce.</p> <p>7. Before washing your clothes, close all zippers, clasps, hooks and snaps. Leave buttons undone as it is better for your clothes.</p> <p>8. Protect the fabric on fade prone clothes such as dark trousers or jeans by washing them inside out.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2014/11/how-clean-are-your-towels/" target="_blank">How clean are your towels?</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2014/10/how-to-homemade-laundry-powder-and-softener/" target="_blank">How to: homemade laundry powder and softener</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2014/12/rid-household-smells/" target="_blank">Tips for banishing household smells</a></strong></em></span></p>

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For whiter teeth, add this to your morning cuppa

<p>Everyone has their own preference of whether or not they add milk to their morning tea or coffee, but as it turns out, it may be the difference that could mean whiter, brighter teeth, according to a new study.</p> <p>"Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world, and the way it's processed affects how teeth are stained," leader of the study, Dr. Ava Chow said in a statement. "But we've found that the addition of milk to tea reduces the tea's ability to stain teeth."</p> <p>To determine these findings, Chow and her team of researchers soaked extracted human teeth in tea for 24 hours, some with milk, and others without.</p> <p>As was evident in the study, milk proteins prevented the drink’s tannins from staining of the teeth.</p> <p>According to Chow, the effect of milk’s addition is even more prominent than that of whitening toothpastes.</p> <p>Pass us that milk.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/news/news/2015/08/tourists-stunning-photos-of-australia/">Stunning photos of Australia as you’ve never seen it before</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/news/news/2015/08/worlds-most-liveable-cities/">Australian city named world’s most liveable</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/news/news/2015/08/dying-man-holds-own-wake/">Dying man holds his own wake (before he dies)</a></span></em></strong></p>

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