If you’ve been rambling around in the Lake District, trekking through the Highlands, and wandering across the beaches in Cornwall, your faithful Regatta jacket has probably taken a pounding from all the different British elements! Rain, mud, sleet and sand… you name it your jacket is caked in it. So, now it’s time to restore …
Many homes up and down the country still use septic tanks, and unfortunately, there are a lot of cleaning products that can upset the balance of bacteria in the tank. Septic tanks use bacteria to break down the waste, and strong cleaning chemicals can kill the bacteria and cause a range of nasty problems, such …
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No one likes ironing, but a good ironing board can make this chore a lot easier. Ironing boards are available in a range of sizes and shapes, with some being designed for easy storage in small homes, and others designed to make light work of ironing larger garments. Whether you are buying an ironing board …
Washing clothes is a relatively simple job, in comparison to some of the other household chores. Choose the right setting and you can’t really go wrong! Having said that, the laundry pile can seem never-ending at times, particularly for big families. This means that a lot of us wash our clothes on an almost daily …
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If you’re new to the washing powder world you may be feeling a little confused about how much powder you’re actually supposed to use to clean your clothes! It’s understandable why it’s so baffling – there’s so much debate about the measurements, everyone tells you different figures and perhaps you’re just used to using capsules. …
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We all love it when our clothes have a fresh and long-lasting fragrance. There are different ways to achieve that result, but most methods include chemicals that might damage your clothes. One natural way to add fragrance to your laundry is by using essential oils. Essential oils are pure oils extracted from different types of …
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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 …
White bedding is a popular choice as it conveys a sense of luxury. It’s no coincidence that hotels opt for white linens over colours. Not only are they luxurious, they show guests that the facilities are clean. That said, white linens are notoriously unforgiving. Stains show up easily and they can get dingy and grubby …
A silk scarf is an elegant piece of clothing that can be used for special occasions as well as everyday wear. Although silk can be difficult to maintain, it would be a shame to store such a beautiful item and never wear it. Wearing your silk scarf regularly will mean washing it to keep it …
Getting a red wine stain on a dress after a night out is fairly common, but that doesn’t make it any less of an annoying problem! So, how do you get those dreaded red wine stains out of your clothes without causing too much hassle? Stick with me and I’ll tell you how to do …
