Mrs Hinch fans’ cheap hack to restore wooden furniture

Members of a Facebook cleaning group inspired by Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchliffe, have been sharing affordable ways to remove water rings and scratches from wood.

The conversation began when a user asked for help with furniture damage, sparking more than 140 comments.

Many suggested mayonnaise or dedicated wood products, but one more unusual option stood out—walnuts.

One group member said: “A walnut kernel is supposed to work.”

Others said rubbing the fleshy part of a walnut directly onto the stain could dramatically improve damaged wood.

Another user said: “Cut a walnut in half and rub fleshy part over the stain.”

Another user shared a slightly different approach.

She said: “Mash a walnut to a pulp and then gently rub in. “Leave in for a few minutes and then buff with a dry cloth. “Works every time!”

The hack is thought to work because walnuts contain natural oils that can darken scratches and help blend damaged areas with the rest of the wood.

With walnuts costing only a few pence each, the remedy is also remarkably low-cost.

A 150g bag of walnuts is currently £1.62 at Asda.

Fans joked it could be worth keeping walnuts in the cupboard just for future furniture mishaps.

The group also discussed the mayonnaise method, which some said didn’t work for them.

Others defended it, saying it was useful for removing water rings.

Mrs Hinch fans reveal clever soap hack

Those small, leftover slivers that are tricky to use are sparking discussion among users of the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group.

One woman described the switch from liquid handwash to bars of soap and asked how to make use of the tiny Dove pieces that get left behind.

The post prompted dozens of helpful replies, all suggesting a similar solution—stick the leftover bit onto a fresh bar.

Maree, a group member, wrote: “Squeeze the little bit onto a new bar when it’s wet.”

Others agreed with the advice, saying it works with any bar soap and helps reduce waste.

Karen suggested: “Squash it on gently when wet xx.”

Ronnie recommended soaking the slivers to help them blend more easily.

She wrote: “I soak the little pieces in water for about half an hour then press it into the curved side of the big soap.

“Let soap dry out a bit so that the little piece of soap can bond.”

While convenient, the final tiny pieces can be annoying to use and often end up in the bin.

By simply pressing the remnants onto a fresh bar and allowing them to dry, users can get full value from every bar.