A hand crank washing machine uses no electricity at all. Instead, you turn a crank that turns the drum, which cleans your clothes. Hand crank washing machines look a bit like salad spinners, and work in a similar way. Below we’re looking at hand cranked washing machines in depth including how to use them, why […]
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Retractable washing lines are really handy. They are perfect if you like to use your garden and not run the risk of running into your washing line all the time. However, retractable washing lines do tend to sag a lot more than other washing lines, right? So, how do you stop these washing lines from
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Unlike in the US, the vast majority of washing machines in the UK are front loading. However, you can still find top loading washing machines if you know where to look. Front loading machines are more popular in the UK as we tend to put our washing machines in the kitchen or laundry room underneath
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Tumble dryers make the whole process of washing and drying clothes so much easier. However, if your tumble dryer often leaves your clothes wet after the cycle, or there is a lot of lint in your dryer after a cycle, you may be overloading it. Below, we’ve got a guide to loading a tumble dryer
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A washer dryer can be a real investment and can make a massive difference to your cleaning routine and clothes washing experience. It’s incredibly important to do your research and figure out which washer dryer is the perfect one for you and your household’s needs. Here’s a list of our top five washer dryers that
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We all know that we should keep our homes clean, but how often should you clean everything in your house? Well, the answer depends on several factors, including the number of people in your household, whether you have pets or children and how clean you like your home to be. With that said, there are
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You’ve no doubt heard, maybe from a parent or grandparent, that the best way to clean your windows is with newspaper, but does it really work? Won’t the ink stain your windows? Won’t the scrunched-up edges scratch the glass? In this article we’ll explore whether you can and should use newspaper to clean windows, how
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Quilts are very delicate items. They’re often made from fragile materials such as wool or silk. Often, they’re family heirlooms, passed down from relatives. Because they’re delicate or precious, people avoid washing them for fear of damaging them. However, you can wash quilts without ruining them. In fact, you should wash your quilts, especially if
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When shopping for tumble dryers, it’s a good idea to know the different types of tumble dryers available. That way, you can be sure that the dryer you buy is exactly what you want. Despite there only being three types of tumble dryers, it can be a minefield of confusing information to read through and
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If you’ve just ordered a new tumble dryer, you may be wondering whether you need a dryer vent installed and who to call to install the dryer vent for you. Well, installing a dry vent into your wall isn’t a very big job, and you can usually find plenty of local tradespeople who can install
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