I've spent the weekend trying to tidy up and clean.Looking at it I'm getting nowhere fast. I can't help but think I've made things difficult for myself with some stupid decisions.

Here's a quick list of things I wish I'd bought/done differently.

All in one washer /drier - utterly useless does neither job well.
Shaker style cabinet doors - grime just collects on them.
Stainless steel backsplash by the cooker / sink - never look clean regardless of what I do to them.
The gas hob - It's impossible to keep clean or even deep clean.
Under counter fridge - I can't see what's in it and stuff lurks in the back until it's green/blue and smelly.
Shower curtains. Are these supposed to be disposable ?
Cheap dark towels that shed fluff.
Shell sculpted porcelain. I knew I should have replaced it when I moved in. Impossible to clean.

Leftover beef stew even though it's not exactly the right weather for it. 

I got up early and planted up some new containers.  Also cut the grass.  Glad I did, its hot now.

For reasons I won't bore you with, my entire crop of leeks (planted June last year) have gone to seed. The stems still seem solid enough so are they likely to cook and taste the same?

Hi Nobby.
This works-I`ve tried it in the past over the winter months. Slugs hide there from the cold. You will find that the satisfying method will gradually reduce the numbers `till there era none. Let us know the numbers - interesting.