Adding lashings of fabric softener to your washer to make your laundry extra, extra soft and scented may seem like a harmless idea. But this great idea isn’t as good as you might think. In fact, it can cause a considerable amount of trouble for your washing! Issues with Using Too Much Fabric Softener […]
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The delicate cycle has low agitation, minimal spin, and the water used is usually lukewarm or cold, so it’s perfect for cleaning delicate items like those made from lace, silk and wool. The trouble is, not all washing machines come with a ‘delicate’ cycle, so how are you supposed to wash your delicate pieces in
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There’s nothing more annoying than removing clean laundry from the washer, only for it to smell exactly the same, if not worse, than when it went into the machine! Outfits don’t smell like they’ve been cleaned, bedding doesn’t have that lovely freshly-washed aroma, and school uniforms just stink like mud. It’s far from ideal, especially
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If you’ve been reading around online, you’ve probably come across several wondrous stories about denture cleaning tablets and what they can clean! Yep, these tablets can remove stains from a wealth of different surfaces and can be used to spruce up many items around a home. However, one grey area that needs to be covered
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It’s essential to look after and wash clothes correctly, otherwise they’ll shrink, fade or become completely unwearable. The easiest way to clean your laundry properly is to read the care tag on each piece of clothing, figure out what each care symbol signifies, and wash the items accordingly. The symbols found on care labels are
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Metal tools, bikes, garden furniture and kitchenware, can all be plagued by rust! And although the problem isn’t the worst thing in the world, the unsightly blemishes left behind by rust are an eyesore! Not to mention that rust can transfer itself onto clothes and soft furnishings. So, you have to get rid of it
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Have you taken a good look at your window sills recently? This often-overlooked area is a haven for dead bugs, bacteria and dust, and it needs to be cleaned regularly! Not only does a clean window sill look aesthetically pleasing and inviting, but it’s also more hygienic! So, how do you go about cleaning window
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Tiled floors, particularly porcelain and ceramic ones, can last a lifetime if they’re taken care of properly throughout their life! Not to mention that sleek, well-kept floors can enhance the appearance of a home. But how do you keep tiled floors clean? And can all tiles be cleaned in the same way? Find out how
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Almost every home in the UK has some sort of stainless steel in it, whether it be a set of stainless-steel cutlery, a heated towel rail or a cooker hood! And each piece, whatever it may be, needs to be cleaned. But how do you clean stainless steel? And what’s the simplest way of maintaining
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Dryer sheets get thrown inside a tumble dryer, and their purpose is to soften laundry, reduce static, smooth our wrinkles, and of course, scent items. They’re generally pretty straightforward to use and don’t require much effort. However, they do have a few downsides. Dryer sheets are a one-time-use kind of product, so they can be
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