Laundry and Ironing

Silk bedding adds a touch of luxury to your bedroom. And although silk is one of the finest and softest textiles around, it still has to be cleaned and maintained like any other kind of material. So, how do you keep your silk pillowcases in pristine condition? Read on to learn the perfect washing technique

Aluminium foil is one of the most useful materials on the face of the planet. We all know that. When it comes to packed lunches, it’s got them all wrapped up. But that’s just the beginning. What aluminium foil has done for the world of packaging since it was first used industrially back in 1910

If you’ve had an accident or your baby decided to have an epic pooping session, you might have some tricky laundry to deal with. Poop stains leave unsightly brown traces on underwear, and can also make items extremely stinky! While you might be thinking about binning these garments, there is actually a simple solution to

There are plenty of plastic items around the home that we might need to wash, and it’s understandable that you might be looking for the quickest and easiest way to do so. But is the washing machine the answer? Are there any risks to putting plastic in the washing machine? Let’s find out.   Can

Bleach. The darling of the punk set. The no-nonsense, scary-in-careless-hands, gets-the-job-done substance that gave the title both to an anime series and a feted debut album by Nirvana. Why does it have such cultural resonation? Because it’s a household giant that’s been used for years to whiten clothes and banish germs with a thoroughgoing determination

Jeans are a staple item in most wardrobes. They can be smartened up and worn to work, dressed down for relaxed days out, and even glitzed out for nights on the town! Jeans have got so much to offer us. So, the one thing we can give back to our faithful companions is the right

Salt is a staple in most kitchens. But what can easily bring life to your food can also be used to preserve the life of your clothes. If you’re like most people, you’ve never thought about treating your clothes with salt water before laundering them. However, there are a variety of benefits to this practice

A quick wash cycle is one of the shortest and arguably most convenient cycles you can select on your washer to wash your clothes. But does a quick wash actually clean clothes? Yes, a quick wash can clean lightly soiled clothes that need to be spruced up a touch in mere minutes. It’s ideal at