Laundry and Ironing

Doing laundry is as simple as sorting it into colours, chucking in the machine, and coming back when it’s done, right? Well, not always. Some items are best washed at specific temperatures to maintain colour, remove stains, or cut through oil-based build-up. So, on that note, let’s look at what temperature to wash socks. We’ll […]

Hats are a difficult item of clothing to clean. On the one hand, they come under the same category as t-shirts (worn next to the skin), so should be washed regularly. On the other hand, they’re quite delicate and shouldn’t be washed too often in order to preserve their shape and colour. But this means

Are your favourite trainers being weighed down by grotty laces? It’s not a great look, is it?! But don’t fret and get yourself in a knot over your filthy shoestrings because there’s a simple solution to your lacey problem – just wash your shoelaces. Fasten up and get ready to unravel the guide on how

Whether you’ve been working outdoors, hiking, or simply got too close to a Christmas tree, there are plenty of ways you can end up with tree sap on your clothes. It can be a sticky mess, meaning treatment can be challenging. Knowing how to get tree sap out of clothes is a must if you

When we get down to some action in the bedroom, despite our best preparation efforts, it can sometimes get a bit messy. Although cleaning up after is probably the last thing on your mind, acting quickly can help prevent rogue fluids from being too problematic. One such fluid is semen. So, does semen stain? And

We’re going to explore several ways of getting creases out of polyester in this article. If you have a fabric steamer already, this is a great time to make use of it. If you don’t, don’t worry. There are still plenty of ways to help you make sure your polyester clothes look their best.  

Laundry detergent isn’t exciting or glamorous, but it is essential for keeping your clothes clean. If you choose the wrong detergent, you might feel frustrated each time you wash your clothes if they don’t come out as clean as you expected. We researched some of the most popular laundry detergents in the UK and picked

Crayons and a good colouring book can keep kids entertained for hours… or so you think! The colouring activity seems to work out okay until your mini Picasso and Van Gough decide that the colouring books (that they took an age to choose in Tesco) are no longer that interesting, and they’ve chosen new canvasses

Life is messy, and accidents happen! One common mishap is getting paint on your clothes while crafting or during home improvement tasks. These marks can ruin your garments and seem impossible to remove. But while paint stains can be stubborn, the good news is that you can often remove them successfully with the proper techniques.

Got a vintage teddy that needs a little pampering? Perhaps Rover’s toys have gotten a little too pongy for you! Or maybe your child has been sick, and their much-loved Mr Bear needs a good ol’ wash? Whatever your story is, cleaning stuffed toys doesn’t have to be the chore you’ve built it up to