Washing wool, cashmere and other delicates is not a task for the faint of heart. To get your woollen garments feeling soft, smelling nice and free from fuzz, you need a great detergent. You may think you have found this perfect detergent, only to find out that it leaves your favourite woollen jumper feeling itchy, […]
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If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve experienced the less-than-pleasant aroma that seems to linger long after your laundry is done. It’s not just a minor inconvenience, it can be a real nose-wrinkler. You may have tried everything from running vinegar cycles to giving your machine a good scrub-down, but the smell just won’t go
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An integrated dishwasher is designed to be concealed behind a cupboard door when shut. It’s the perfect way of getting the cleaning power of a dishwasher into your kitchen while keeping the aesthetics of it intact. Now, if you’ve been shopping for an integrated dishwasher for some time, you may have noticed that they often
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Faced with the drizzly English weather, we find ourselves reaching for a wide range of waterproofs. And we need to be able to wash them safely to protect the waterproofing. In this article, we’ll find out how to use pure soap (also known as liquid soap) for washing waterproofs as this is the safest cleaner
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When people are picking out a new washing machine, the noise output is often overlooked. However, if you have an open-plan living space or simply spend a lot of time in proximity to your washing machine, a loud machine can be extremely frustrating. The average washing machine produces about 74 decibels (dB) of noise during
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There’s nothing more cosy than getting into your big puffer jacket for a long winter walk. Puffer jackets keep us warm and, in most cases, dry as well. But what happens when it gets dirty? How do you wash a puffer jacket without ruining it? Many people are unsure of how to safely wash a
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There are several reasons why a dishwasher may suddenly overflow with water or soap. Before you dive head first into the bubbles and begin fixing the problem, you’ll need to make the dishwasher safe. Most dishwashers nowadays have a ‘cancel’ button on the control panel to turn them off during the cycle. Press this and
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If you’re looking to save money when running your dishwasher, you’re likely looking at the eco-mode and quick-wash modes on the dial and wondering which you should choose. It’s a difficult decision, isn’t it? On the one hand, the eco-mode is designed to save electricity, but the quick wash mode is super-fast, so surely that
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This dishwasher question has plagued owners of this appliance since they were first invented! On the one hand, having additional moisture in your kitchen from an open dishwasher could cause issues with condensation. However, not having the dishwasher door open can mean that the moisture sticks around in the dishwasher, potentially causing problems like mould.
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Most of us love the smell of freshly washed laundry. It’s great to have clothes, towels and bed linen that smell really clean and ideally, we want that freshly laundered scent to last as long as possible. If you or a family member suffer from any skin irritation or allergies, sometimes a highly-potent scent in
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