If you’re in a hurry to get your clothes clean – and let’s face it, in today’s world, most of us are – then the quick wash feature on your washing machine can be a lifesaver. Quick wash cycles can be as short as 12 minutes, though it’s more common to see times of 14, […]
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Line drying simply refers to the practice of hanging wet laundry on a clothesline or clothes airer, for example, to allow the natural air and sunlight to dry the garments. This practice predates the invention of electric clothes dryers, and it was once the primary method for drying clothes across the world. With the
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You may have heard horror stories about electrical appliances going on fire, and some may argue that this happens purely as a result of carelessness, but this is not always the case. Although you may think washing machines would be less dangerous than other appliances, they can be hazardous even with proper care and use.
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We all know how important a washing machine is in a household. We need to wash clothes, but we also need to have our clothes washed quickly in many situations too. For instance, if you have kids, you will need to carry out more wash loads and more than likely a lot more often. If
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Baking soda (often called ‘bicarbonate of soda’ in the UK) is one of the most versatile cleaning products you can have in your cupboards. We have loads of articles on In the Wash singing the praises of baking soda or bicarbonate of soda. However, if you overuse baking soda on organic fibres, it could be
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Cleaning a faux leather sofa isn’t too difficult, depending on how dirty it is. In fact, it is much the same as cleaning a leather sofa, with a few subtle differences that will keep the faux leather looking beautiful for longer. Let’s have a deep dive into cleaning a faux leather sofa and see how
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We don’t realise just how dirty walls can get until they become discoloured and marks start appearing. Some of our walls are high traffic areas, such as the hallway by the front door and doorways. This means that we come into contact with them more than other walls. Even walls that we don’t touch very
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Whether you’ve just got your first dishwasher or you’re looking for some tips, it’s important to know how to use it correctly. Some people get frustrated at their dishwashers when dishes come out dirty, but the efficiency of a dishwasher depends on whether you use it correctly. Read this guide to find out how to
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We all want our homes to smell delicious, welcoming, and homely. If you have a pet wandering around, then having a method of masking any potential nasty niffs is even more important, but how exactly do you achieve this aim? Do you constantly air your home, keeping your windows open all the time? Do you
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It’s impossible to be 100% certain that a tumble dryer is safe. Manufacturers wouldn’t release tumble dryers to the market unless they were confident that they were safe. Despite this, unforeseen safety issues can be discovered years after the product was first released. In 2015 a defect was discovered in tumble dryers made by Whirlpool,
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