If you’ve looked at the care label of any new item of clothing, you’ll have seen the drying instructions for your new garment. Some items of clothing are safe to tumble dry, some can be tumble dried with low or no heat and some indicate that the item shouldn’t be tumble dried at all. But […]
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Pillows flatten down each time we put our weight on them, and even though they bounce back, over time, they will retain this flatter shape. It’s not only weight that flattens polyester pillows, but also the dust, bacteria and moisture that get trapped inside. This build-up can cause the filling to flatten down and clump
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Wooden countertops are one of the more difficult materials to maintain, more so than quartz, stainless steel or laminate. Nevertheless, wood is a popular feature in kitchens because it is attractive and lends itself well to the warm, cosy environment that many people want to create. The good news is, wooden worktops are fairly low
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It’s everyone’s worst laundry nightmare: a stray red sock sneaks into your white wash, turning everything pink. The solution to this, of course, is colour catchers. But, do they really work? Read on to find out if it’s worth investing in colour catchers and how to use them if you do. How Do Colour Catchers
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Heat pump tumbler dryers use a similar technology to the systems used for heating and cooling homes. They are most easily recognisable by their lack of a visible vent. The heat pump tumble dryer drying circulates hot air, which absorbs the moisture from wet clothes. This moisture then continues through a processing system that evaporates
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Spray mops offer an easier, more economical and more convenient way of mopping the floor than using a regular mop and bucket set. Spray mops feature a small water tank built into the pole. This water is sprayed out onto the floor using a trigger in the handle, so you don’t need to use a
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If space is limited in your home, making the best possible use of every nook and cranny is vital for a happy lifestyle. So, what about storing things on top of the washing machine? Can you put things there to save space, or could this damage them or your washing machine? Yes, you can put
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Are you looking for a way to get the most out of your small home? Is there only a limited amount of space available? Maybe your home is in a rental and you have no extra room for a laundry or utility room? If you’re living in a smaller space or are renting, you might
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No matter how much you scrub your shower from top to bottom, it never quite looks clean enough thanks to the gunky build-up at the bottom of the door. The plastic sealant acts like a tray which catches all of the water from your shower. Much of the water does run out of the seal,
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Plastic is known for being durable and for that reason, as well as the low manufacturing cost, many of our possessions are now made from this material. Plastic items tend to experience a lot of wear and tear due to their tough nature. Electronic devices, kitchen appliances and certain surfaces can get scratches and marks
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