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THERE is a way you can possibly prevent mould & condensation this autumn.

Lidl has released a gadget for under £5 which is absolutely essential when when drying your wet clothes indoors.

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Costing just £4.99, the budget supermarket has released a pack of thermometers and hygrometers.

The set of three items is meant to be used to monitor indoor climate so you can prevent mould taking hold.

The hygrometer takes a measurement of the indoor humidity and it also comes with a display for comfort level.

Three steps are shown on the screen indicated by a smiley face, which are dry, comfortable and high humidity.

This is measured in percentages from 10% all the way to 99% with a temperature range of -10°C to 50°C.

How easy is it to use?

Lidl has advertised the product as being very easy and convenient to use, perfect for your wet washing.

The gadget can be mounted on a wall or it can be freestanding in any utility room.

There is also a magnetic attachment and a foldable stand for extra benefit and ease.

Batteries and instructions are included with the product which also has a three-year warranty period.

Cheaper than Screwfix

In comparison, Screwfix has released its own version at a much higher price point.

At a price of £16.99, a gadget from brand Forge Steel measures temperatures in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.

It is advertised as providing an accurate and rapid response and is pocket sized.

The easy-to-read digital display screen will display the temperature and humidity levels.

It does have the same temperature range of -10 to 50°C but it has a smaller humidity range of 20-99%

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TWO babies have been killed by an infection reportedly linked to their hospital’s contaminated dish soap – sparking an urgent recall.

The premature tots weighed less than two pounds each when they mysteriously died just hours apart at the San Maurizio Hospital in Italy.

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The pair had previously been diagnosed with an infection caused by Serratia marcescens, a deadly germ for those with underlying conditions. 

Both the babies were born three weeks ago, one the 23rd week of gestation and the other on the 27th.

The babies tragically passed away within hours of each other between August 12 and 13.

The babies developed sepsis from the fatal infection which was linked to the industrial dish soap at the hospital in Bolzano, about 150 miles south of the Italy-Austria border. 

The contamination was confirmed by Josef Widmann, the medical director of the South Tyrolean Health Authority.

Hospital director Pierpaolo Bertoli said: “The presence of this bacterium is not unique because it constantly poses a risk to neonatal intensive care units. 

“This is not so much because of the type of germ but because of the particular vulnerability of these little patients due to their immature immune systems.” 

All dish soap used by the Bolanzo hospital system was very quickly removed from the hospital. 

While the investigation is ongoing, the hospital will not be accepting any more high-risk premature babies, medical director of the hsopital Dr. Monika Zaebisch added.

All other cases, in the meantime, will be diverted to hospitals in Trento, a different region nearly 40 miles outside of Bolzano.

Zaebisch added: “At the Bolzano hospital, we have implemented all preventive measures to prevent the transmission of germs.

“The ward staff strictly adheres to hygiene measures. Unfortunately, these two cases could not be prevented,” Zaebisch assured.

Police have launched a probe into the infants’ deaths.

Authorities are weighing whether or not to order autopsies on the babies, which will help determine if charges of malpractice could be made.

It comes after two people in Italy died after eating a toxic veggie and sausage sandwich in Italy.

More than a dozen people were hospitalised after eating the poisoned sandwiches from a food truck near the town of Diamante in Calabria.

Tamara D’Acunto, 45, died shortly after eating the panini made with turnip greens – a vegetable similar to broccoli – last week.

 Luigi Di Sarno, 52, also died after taking a fatal bite from a sandwich bought from the same vendor.

In total, 17 other people have so far been hospitalised with food poisoning within 24 to 48 hours of eating the sandwiches. 

They all showed signs of botulism – an illness linked to the vegetable.

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BARGAIN hunters are rushing to Amazon to claim a deal on Calgon Washing Machine tablets that slashes the price of each tab to just 19p.

The retail giant has discounted a 75-tablet ‘Mega Pack’ from £28 to just £14.49, a 48% discount.

Calgon Power Tabs x75, £28 £14.49 from Amazon

The limited-time deal has already caused a rush to buy the tablets, with 7,000 people heading to Amazon to take advantage in the last month alone.

If you’re meticulous about keeping your washing machine in tip-top condition, this is a steal you won’t want to miss.

The deal becomes even more impressive when you compare it to supermarket prices.

Tesco’s largest pack of Calgon is a 30-tablet box for £10.50, which works out to 35p per tablet.

Asda offers a slightly larger 45-pack for £15.98, making each tablet 35.5p.

At just 19p per tablet, Amazon’s mega-pack deal is unbeatable.

Those who remember Calgon’s famous jingle — “washing machines live longer with Calgon” — know that this product is nothing short of essential for those living in hard water areas like London, the South East and East Anglia.

Hard water can cause limescale to build up in your washing machine, leading to unpleasant odours, reduced efficiency, and costly repairs.

Calgon tablets help your washing machine in four ways:

• They remove limescale and other harmful hard water deposits
• They soften water, protecting your washing machine and clothes
• They prevent rust
• They neutralise bad odours

Reviewers have highlighted how effective Calgon is at keeping their washing machines in working order.

One Amazon customer wrote: “Third time ordering. UK water is hard so it makes your drum in your [washing machine] smell, this helps a lot and it also softens the water for softer washing. Good value for money”.

Another wrote: “[I] bought a new Bosch washing machine in January 2011, have used a Calgon tab in every wash for the last 15 years and it’s never missed a beat, still going strong — brilliant price for 75 tabs, can’t be beaten anywhere.”

Calgon Power Tabs x75, £28 £14.49 from Amazon