Sophie Buchan

Applying electrical or heavy-duty duct tape to suitcase wheel treads can create a temporary protective layer that keeps airport grime off, reduces rolling noise and may make luggage easier to identify on the carousel. Travellers can remove the tape after arriving home or use wet wipes to clean the wheels. The article also highlights UK restrictions on bringing meat and dairy products from the EU and other locations into Great Britain, warning that breaches could lead to fines or prosecution because of the risk of African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease.

Avocados turn brown after being cut because an enzyme reacts with oxygen, with riper fruit browning more quickly. Applying lemon or lime juice, brushing the exposed flesh with olive oil, tightly covering it with cling film, and refrigerating it can slow discoloration and texture loss. Avocados can also be frozen for up to a month, though they soften, while ripening can be accelerated by placing unripe fruit in a paper bag with a banana.