Slate floors are a great addition to any home. However, they need to be maintained if you want to keep them looking fresh. Unfortunately, slate easily absorbs stains and can become chipped. Not to worry though, just follow these steps to give your floor a good clean without causing any damage. How to Clean …
Permanent press is a washing machine setting designed to reduce the number of creases and wrinkles that form in your laundry during the washing process. Some machines label the setting as ‘casual’ or ‘wrinkle control’; they all do the same thing. The key to reducing wrinkles is combining warm water, which relaxes and separates any …
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These days, we are often encouraged to wash our laundry at 30 degrees Celsius where possible, in order to save on energy for financial or environmental reasons, and improve the longevity of our clothing. This works well for the majority of washing, but sometimes a cold or warm wash just doesn’t cut the mustard! That’s …
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Drying clothes in a dryer is generally far more convenient than hanging them up. Having said that, it can be a bit of a nightmare to find the right place for a dryer in your home. Here are the dos and don’ts of where to put your condenser tumble dryer. Unlike a vented tumble dryer, …
Sometimes our laundry needs a little refresh, but doesn’t require a full-length cycle. This is where the ‘quick wash’ cycle comes in handy! But ‘quick’ sounds a bit vague. How quick is a quick wash cycle exactly? Depending on your washing machine and the size/weight of the load, quick wash cycles generally range from 15 …
A delicate wash cycle works by combining a low agitation wash with a low spin cycle, which provides the laundry with a gentle wash. Depending upon the washing machine and the size/weight of the load, a delicate wash cycle will generally take from 45 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. This might seem like a …
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Most of us press start on our washing machines without really knowing the ins and outs of what goes on in there! There are, in fact, several stages involved in the laundry cleaning process, including a spin cycle. A spin cycle happens automatically towards the end of whichever washing machine cycle you select. A spin …
Every now and then someone comes up with a random life hack that everybody loves. Most of us would never think to add a dry item into the dryer, because why would you? It’s already dry! Turns out it works! Here’s why. Adding a dry towel into the mix is a great way to reduce …
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Delicate fabrics, such as silk, can sometimes be stressful to wash. There are labels with warning signs and buckets of information out there instructing us to be careful not to cause any damage. So, what do we do?! Luckily, most modern washing machines now have ‘hand wash’ settings, which are perfect for most delicates (read …
Permanent press is one of those terms that most people have heard of, but what does it actually mean? When should it be used and how do you do it?! Read on to find out! What Is Permanent Press? Permanent press is simply a setting on a washing machine or dryer that aims to …
