People who grew up with a dishwasher in the house probably remember their parents telling them to rinse their dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Some of us questioned why this was necessary when the dishwasher’s job was to wash the dishes. We investigated whether you do need to rinse your dishes before putting […]
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It’s not nice to come home to a nasty smell in your home, or have company over and see their noses twitching! Thankfully, there are some really great ways to keep your house smelling beautiful all the time, from the hallway to your kitchen. From establishing thorough cleaning routines to the use of scented products
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Cashmere is a byword of luxury; it sings of softness and the natural fibres offer warmth without being heavy. Purchasing an article of cashmere clothing can feel a little luxurious in itself—high quality often comes with a high price tag after all. However, handle your delicate garment with care and it will stay super-soft and
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Nobody likes damp smelling clothes. This issue can be especially annoying if you’ve just washed your clothes to make them smell better, and they’ve ended up smelling worse! In this article, we’ll look at the most common causes of damp-smelling clothes, how to treat damp smells and how to stop your clothes smelling damp in
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If you lack a bit of space in your home, making the most of the space that you have by keeping your larger appliances hidden away makes a lot of sense. If your kitchen is small, you might be considering keeping your larger appliances outside the kitchen. And you may be thinking that under the
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If you suspect that the heating element in your tumble dryer is broken, the question of whether to repair it or replace the whole machine may have come to mind. This is especially true if your tumble dryer is a number of years old. After all, tumble dryer technology has moved on very quickly. There
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With the cost of living crisis in full effect, buying new appliances for the home may not be on the top of everyone’s to-do list. However, when appliances go wrong, sometimes there is no choice but to invest in new appliances. When it comes to installation costs, though, do you have a choice? Do you
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Unlike washing machines, tumble dryer products descriptions don’t normally list the spin speed, so it takes a bit of research to find out exactly how fast they spin in revolutions per minute (rpm). Just by looking at a tumble dryer, you can see that it spins much slower than a washing machine on a spin
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There’s nothing better than stepping out of a hot shower into a soft, fluffy, white towel. White towels feel luxurious, this is why hotels choose to use them. However, the luxury effect is somewhat ruined when you notice yellow discolouration on your towels, white or otherwise. In this article, we find out why towels turn
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Are your sweaters and jumpers covered in annoying little balls of fabric? Those unsightly bobbles, often referred to as “pills” or “pilling,” can make your clothes look worn out and less appealing. In this article, we’ll explore why clothes go bobbly and provide some tips on how to prevent and remove them, so you can
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