There is nothing cuter than a newborn child wearing their first set of clothes. Unfortunately, these clothes don’t remain cute for very long and there is a lot of washing that needs to be done! Babies have extremely sensitive skin, making them prone to irritation from some detergents and rough material. Read on for all […]
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Washing machines can be very confusing at times! They have so many settings, temperatures, and spin cycles. On top of this, recommendations can be quite vague. Sometimes, rather than using specific temperatures, they could just say a “hot wash” or a “cold wash”. So, is 20 degrees Celsius considered a cold wash? Read on to
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On average in the UK, adults sleep for just under 7 hrs per night, not including the time we spend chilling in bed or trying to fall asleep, so it’s a given that we should wash our bedding pretty often! Whilst most of us regularly wash our pillow cases, fewer of us know how often
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New towels are super soft, which is great but not that effective when it comes to drying! This is because the manufacturers use a lot of fabric softener and treat the towels with a silicone finish, reducing absorbency. Thankfully, it’s not too difficult to make your towel more absorbent, just follow the simple steps below.
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Repainting a wall is an easy way to completely change up the aesthetic of a room. Whilst plenty of people choose to get a decorator in, some of us opt for the DIY approach. Unfortunately, it’s pretty inevitable that you’ll go out of the lines at some point, and when you do, you need to
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Tipp-Ex is a white correction fluid that is used to make alterations to printed or hand written work. Unfortunately, however, when spilt on clothing, Tipp-Ex is a bit of a nightmare! But don’t worry – all is not lost! Follow these simple steps to make sure the only trace of Tipp-Ex that you see is
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Hard water is formed by the bedrock being made up of sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, sandstone and chalk, amongst others. It’s easy to find out how hard your water is based upon your location—just refer to this hard water map. The hardest water in the UK is in the South East and East of
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Certain areas of the UK are worse than others when it comes to hard water. If you’re in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or northern England, you should have managed to avoid hard water coming out of your taps, as it is predominantly found in the South East and East of England. It’s easy to find
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There are plenty of ways to dry washing. You could use a clothesline, clothes horse, tumble dryer, or a radiator. However, in certain circumstances you’ll need to rule out one or more of these. For example, if you live in a small flat with poor ventilation, you might want to avoid hanging lots of laundry
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Frosted glass has long been a great feature to add a discrete yet effective statement to your décor, and has often been used as a classy way to maintain privacy. It can be spotted in a range of places, from lighting to shower panels. Despite the high-quality finish, it is very low maintenance! That being
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