Laundry and Ironing

Running is one of the cheapest and most accessible forms of exercise that you can do. If you’re not bothered about using a treadmill, you’ll only have to spend money on your workout gear! After a vigorous run, this gear is bound to be covered in dirt and sweat, but does that mean it must […]

There’s no better feeling than returning home with a couple of bargains. Obviously, the first thing you want to do is give everyone a fashion show! And why not – you’ve got a great deal on some brand-new tops, and you want to show them off. But is this a wise idea? Should you actually

Puffer jackets are known for being both warming and lightweight, and have become a well-loved staple in many people’s wardrobes. However, the constant use of these jackets means they often need a good wash to keep them in top condition. While you can safely put most puffer jackets in the washing machine, many people are

Cashmere jumpers, scarves, and blankets are winter staples here in the UK, and for good reasons! Cashmere is a lightweight material, so it’s easy to handle and wear, and it keeps you really warm on cold days. But how often should you wash cashmere items?   How Often to Wash Cashmere There isn’t an exact

Wool jumpers are stain- and odour-resistant, soft and snuggly, and not to mention natural! Sounds idyllic until you’ve over-worn your jumper, and it needs a wash. You might have heard many nightmarish stories about washing woolie jumpers! The tales probably go something like this… a woollen jumper stumbles into a washing machine, gets washed on

Good ol’ pollen loves to put in an appearance when the weather starts to get better and the sun decides to poke its head out! For those of us with allergies, this is known as nightmare time! Runny noses, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats are what we have to look forward to over the next

Who’d have thought that a dehumidifier, the appliance used to remove unwanted moisture from the air (to stop potential problems like condensation and mould in a home), could be used to dry wet clothes? Drying clothes using a dehumidifier is increasing in popularity, and for good reasons too! Dehumidifiers are cheaper to run than tumble

Washers and dryers have an abundance of cycles and features that you can choose to use. But with so many buttons to pick from, it’s sometimes hard to figure out what you actually need to press and when! A feature on both washing machines and tumble dryers that has people talking is the ‘easy iron’