Laundry and Ironing

The rainy weather here in the UK means that we cannot always dry clothes outside on the line, so our go-to backup options are usually using a heated airer or a tumble dryer to dry clothes.  And with so many versions of both appliances to choose from, and so much information to think about before […]

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

With time and general wear and tear, rugs become matted and flattened. They become riddled with tight tangles, and their fibres become so compressed that they lose their fluffiness. The end result is a rug that’s lost its shaggy texture, looks lifeless and isn’t a cosy surface you can sink your toes into. Got a

Cost-effective, comfortable and sustainable, reusable sanitary pads are a great alternative to non-degradable and potentially irritating disposable pads. The only real downside is that you have to clean them between uses. But thankfully, it’s easier than you think! So, if you’re thinking of switching to cloth pads, keep reading. Below we’ll teach you how to

Slathering a warm ciabatta in garlic butter, ready to eat alongside bolognese, is so mouth-wateringly good that you just can’t help yourself. You’ve got to rip a slither of bread off to indulge in the garlicky goodness as you cook! All is well until you forget your hands are coated in oily dregs, and you

Fancy a mid-week stir-fry? No problem! You’ve got your wok at the ready. The chicken’s diced, the beansprouts set, and the pepper is prepped. There’s just one last thing: add a splash of peanut oil to the pan to get things fried up! You’re whipping up the stir-fry to end all stir-frys when suddenly a

Drizzling a heaped teaspoon of honey across your pancakes and indulging in the golden goodness is one of the best ways to kick-start a hectic week! That is until you get a little sloppy and feed some of the sticky spread to your jeans instead. That’s not quite so good. The bee-st thing to do

Burnt-smelling clothes isn’t the aroma you were going for when you dried your laundry! You were hoping for Tropical Paradise, not Essence of Exhaust. So, why do clothes smell burnt after they’ve gone through the dryer? Find out below. Note: One or multiple causes listed below could be at the heart of your smelly issue.

Embarking on outdoor adventures often means facing the unavoidable reality of muddy boots. Cleaning muddy boots might seem like a big task, especially if your shoes are caked in set-in mud stains. However, the process is extremely straightforward if you know the proper techniques. All boots are different, so we have put together separate guides