Laundry and Ironing

Most of us use the washing machine several times a week, but how much does it cost, and how can you save money when washing clothes? We looked at 20 of the most popular washing machines in the UK to calculate the average amount of electricity and water used per cycle. You can find the […]

Whether you’ve indulged in a slice of pumpkin pie (and fed it to your jeans), attempted to carve out the best Jack-o’-lantern, or slopped a spoonful of pumpkin soup down your top, one thing is for sure: pumpkin is a messy fruit that leaves unsightly marks on surfaces! In its natural form, puréed or liquidised,

If you’ve experienced an outbreak of bed bugs, you’ll want to eradicate them quickly. Although not a standalone solution, one way to help reduce the number of bed bugs is to launder your clothes. However, you must use the correct laundering practices to eliminate these pests effectively.  This raises many questions, such as which detergent

Caught without a washer and drowning in dirty towels? Don’t fret! Our guide below has you covered. There are multiple ways you can clean towels if you don’t own or have a working washing machine at home. This includes hand washing your towels, using a portable washer, and taking your towels to a launderette. Find

Whether you’ve suffered a nosebleed, minor scrape or a more significant cut, if you’ve got blood on your favourite shoes, don’t panic. Luckily, there are a several methods you can use to remove both fresh and dried blood. So, if you want to get your footwear looking fresh again, keep reading to learn how to

Are you looking for a cleaner, stress-free way of doing laundry? Perhaps you’re tired of measuring detergent and just need something simpler! Look no further than laundry sheets! Laundry sheets, sometimes called laundry strips/detergent sheets, are pretty new to the washing scene, so you might not know much about them! In short, laundry sheets are

If you suffer from sensitive skin or eczema, it can be difficult to find a washing powder that’s right for you. You don’t want your skin conditions to get in the way of a good quality washing powder, but you certainly don’t want to choose a washing powder that could cause irritation or allergic reactions.

Although the smell of perfume is generally pleasant, sometimes we might want to get it out of our clothes. So, whether you’re trying to remove the stale perfume smell, or you’ve bought something second-hand, what’s the best option for getting rid of the smell? In this article, we’ll look at the best options for how

Unavoidable accidents happen. You go to change your baby’s nappy, and they decide to have a wee over their cloth diaper and baby grow in the process. It’s a classic move. If you’re new to the nappy changing scene, you might be wondering if the wee will stain the clothes and diaper or if you’ll

Accidentally washed a red item in your whites cycle and turned your clothes pink? It happens to the best of us. Many people turn to bleach as a solution, but this can be unnecessarily harsh on fabrics and cause damage over time. And some garments can’t be bleached at all. Fortunately, there are other ways