Laundry and Ironing

The delicate cycle has low agitation, minimal spin, and the water used is usually lukewarm or cold, so it’s perfect for cleaning delicate items like those made from lace, silk and wool. The trouble is, not all washing machines come with a ‘delicate’ cycle, so how are you supposed to wash your delicate pieces in […]

If you wear pyjamas to bed, you might think they need to be treated differently to daytime clothes. However, many of us sweat at night, and we lose a lot of skin cells, meaning our pyjamas can get dirty pretty quickly. But how often should you wash pyjamas? That’s the question we’ll answer in this

There’s nothing more annoying than removing clean laundry from the washer, only for it to smell exactly the same, if not worse, than when it went into the machine! Outfits don’t smell like they’ve been cleaned, bedding doesn’t have that lovely freshly-washed aroma, and school uniforms just stink like mud. It’s far from ideal, especially

Pillows are a vital part of our sleeping arrangement, and we spend around a third of our lives using them. Considering most of us sweat a lot when we sleep (among other things), pillows can get pretty dirty. So, how often should you wash pillows? Read on to find out the answer, along with some

Even if you’re not a hardcore sneakerhead, knowing how to keep your shoes clean is a necessary life skill. However, the tools and methods you use depend on the shoe’s colour, material, and condition. But did you know that an old toothbrush can work wonders? Below, we discuss cleaning shoes with toothbrush. We’ll cover what

Pretty much everyone owns a pair of jeans. They’re hardy, versatile trousers that can last for years if cared for properly. But that leads us to the question, how often should you wash jeans? We answer this below, along with some tips on how to do it properly. Read on to find out.   How

Most of us know not to mix black and white in the washing machine. But what about using white vinegar on black clothes? Does white vinegar stain black clothes? Can white vinegar damage black fabric? Read on to find out whether you can use white vinegar on black clothes and what the effects will be

It’s essential to look after and wash clothes correctly, otherwise they’ll shrink, fade or become completely unwearable. The easiest way to clean your laundry properly is to read the care tag on each piece of clothing, figure out what each care symbol signifies, and wash the items accordingly. The symbols found on care labels are

Sometimes, the usual wash isn’t enough. If clothes have been through an especially bad time, then they may be crying out for a clean that gets rid not just of dirt but of bacteria too. You may be dealing with clothes that were worn by somebody suffering from an infectious ailment like E. coli or

Dryer sheets get thrown inside a tumble dryer, and their purpose is to soften laundry, reduce static, smooth our wrinkles, and of course, scent items. They’re generally pretty straightforward to use and don’t require much effort. However, they do have a few downsides. Dryer sheets are a one-time-use kind of product, so they can be