We’ve all seen adverts promoting the next greatest cleaning product with increasingly vibrant and brash marketing campaigns. However, one of the questions that endures through all the snazzy ads and clever copy is, “If this product is so good, why does it only kill 99.9% of bacteria?” A fair question, and the follow up is […]
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Have you ever seen your clothes spinning rapidly in your washing machine and wondered just how fast they’re going? The spin speed of a washing machine is given in revolutions per minute (rpm). We can convert the washing machine’s rpm to miles per hour (mph), by considering a point on the edge of the drum,
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The delay timer is a relatively modern concept for large appliances, but one that can be very helpful. As more and more homes have electricity tariffs that are cheaper overnight, more people find themselves wanting to run their appliances in the early hours of the day. In short, a washing machine delay timer is used
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To get the best results from your iron, you don’t just need a good ironing board, you need a good cover as well. A good ironing board cover can make a world of difference between having a garment that is full of wrinkles, and one that is perfectly wrinkle free. Having a smooth surface on
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Choosing the right non-bio washing powder can make a huge difference to your laundry. Not using the right non-bio washing powder can leave your clothes dirty, faded, or just leave you uncomfortable during the day. None of which are particularly pleasant! There are a huge variety of non-bio washing powders available today, both online and
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Buying a new washing machine can be a little confusing, especially if you’ve never needed to buy one before. One statistic that is always quoted on new washing machines is their spin speed. Keep on reading to find out what spin speed is, what the fastest spin speed you will find is, and why you’d
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Hydrogen peroxide is a cleaning chemical that is much more environmentally friendly than bleach, but will still kill off bacteria, viruses, mould and more. As more and more households move towards using environmentally friendly alternatives where possible, hydrogen peroxide will become even more popular. Fortunately, there are a variety of places where you can buy
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Whether you’re looking for a tumble dryer for a new home or just need to replace your old one, you might have found yourself wondering about their sizes. Are tumble dryers a standard size in the UK? Let’s find out. Standard Tumble Dryer Dimensions Freestanding tumble dryers Average height: 85 cm (this is the
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Whether you’ve just bought a new freestanding vented tumble dryer or are considering buying one for the first time, there are several factors that you will need to consider. Vented tumble dryers have specific installation requirements, and so one of the most important factors is where the tumble dryer will be installed. When it comes
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There’s nothing worse than putting a load of laundry in the tumble dryer ready for you to forget all about it until it’s dry only to find that actually, your tumble dryer has stopped. There are a variety of reasons that a condenser tumble dryer could stop mid-cycle, many of which you can easily resolve
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