There’s no better feeling than returning home with a couple of bargains. Obviously, the first thing you want to do is give everyone a fashion show! And why not – you’ve got a great deal on some brand-new tops, and you want to show them off. But is this a wise idea? Should you actually […]
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Cashmere jumpers, scarves, and blankets are winter staples here in the UK, and for good reasons! Cashmere is a lightweight material, so it’s easy to handle and wear, and it keeps you really warm on cold days. But how often should you wash cashmere items? How Often to Wash Cashmere There isn’t an exact
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Taking curtains down to wash them can be quite a chore. You’ve got to get up a ladder and wrestle down reams of what feels like endless fabric, only to have to tame the beasts into the washer or tub! Not forgetting that you then have to fight the curtains back onto the rail! There’s
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Vacuum cleaners start to smell because they’re constantly exposed to pungent dirt and grime, which breaks down and becomes even more stink-ridden when it’s trapped inside the machine! Things like food, hair, poop, dust, mould, and urine can really make your machine stink. But luckily, there are multiple solutions to your problem. Find out what
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Wool jumpers are stain- and odour-resistant, soft and snuggly, and not to mention natural! Sounds idyllic until you’ve over-worn your jumper, and it needs a wash. You might have heard many nightmarish stories about washing woolie jumpers! The tales probably go something like this… a woollen jumper stumbles into a washing machine, gets washed on
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Vertical blinds are low maintenance, easy to operate, and provide privacy or light when needed! Not to mention that they’re competitively priced and simple to repair! So, with this in mind, it’s easy to see why so many people choose these blinds. But there’s one tiny issue… How do you clean vertical blinds? You’ll be
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Cleaning an entire carpet by hand may seem like a mammoth task! And to some degree, it is, especially for those of you with big rooms to maintain! That being said, you can tackle the task with the correct set of tools, time, and patience. And by the end of the cleaning session, you’ll have
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Good ol’ pollen loves to put in an appearance when the weather starts to get better and the sun decides to poke its head out! For those of us with allergies, this is known as nightmare time! Runny noses, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats are what we have to look forward to over the next
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Who’d have thought that a dehumidifier, the appliance used to remove unwanted moisture from the air (to stop potential problems like condensation and mould in a home), could be used to dry wet clothes? Drying clothes using a dehumidifier is increasing in popularity, and for good reasons too! Dehumidifiers are cheaper to run than tumble
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If you’ve recently bought a tumble dryer, you might not be familiar with all the symbols and programs yet! One option that might be giving you hassle is the ‘timed dry’ setting on the control panel. So, what does ‘timed dry’ mean’? What Does ‘Timed Dry’ Mean? In a nutshell, the ‘timed dry’ setting
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