Laundry and Ironing

Got a pesky stain on a colourful top that just won’t budge? You’re probably thinking about bleaching the item as a last resort. But should you use bleach on coloured clothes? It is generally safe to use colour-safe oxygen bleach on coloured clothes. However, you shouldn’t use chlorine bleach on coloured clothes. Before you bleach […]

Some of us are very sensitive to allergens so we opt to purchase hypoallergenic products; pillows and quilts etc. You can go one further and choose a hypoallergenic laundry detergent too, to make sure your clothes, bedding and towels are as allergen-free as possible. Some detergents can cause irritation to the skin when allergens are

In this day and age, the most common way of doing laundry is by using a washing machine. Even if you don’t own one yourself, there are plenty of laundrettes around that you can take your washing to instead. The convenience of throwing all your laundry into a washing machine and letting it do all

There are countless articles online about using Epsom salts in laundry. They are touted as a natural alternative to fabric softener. Fabric softeners often contain fragrances that can be irritating to the skin. Plus, they are mainly oil-based, so they can leave a residue on your clothing. This is why some people seek out natural

How wonderful it is to get your clothes dry outside in the fresh air! Out in the cool clean atmosphere, where they can dance and bob about in those energetic eddies, becoming suffused with nature’s wondrous scent, all the while treating the planet with respect and not dumping more greenhouse gases its way. More to

Overalls are generally used to keep clothes clean, but this obviously means they can get pretty dirty themselves. Regular cleaning is a must for work overalls, although you don’t need any special treatment for overalls worn as normal clothing. But what’s the best way to clean them? Is it possible to put them in the

Tumble dryer balls have been around for a long time now, but it’s only in recent years that they have slowly been gaining popularity. Yet despite this recognition, many people are unsure what these dryer balls actually do. To begin with, throwing a few balls into your tumble dryer with the rest of your laundry

After a few weeks of camping your sleeping bag probably looks a touch worse for wear. It’s caked in mud splatters, you’ve dropped the odd crumb in the bag, and it’s started to get a bit pongy! So, what your faithful companion needs is a little TLC. All you need to do is wash your

Washing towels seems straightforward enough, and to a degree it is a simple process. However, there are a few dos and don’ts that you should adhere to when it comes to keeping towels clean. Not only will following the rules keep your towels hygienic, but it’ll also protect their lifespan, absorbency, and give them a

Cotton is soft, breathable, and made of natural fibres, making it the perfect material for clothes. Unfortunately, cotton is also well-known for shrinking in the wash. Nowadays, many cotton garments are pre-shrunk to prevent this shrinkage from occurring after the item has been purchased.  Pre-shrunk cotton is exactly what it says on the tin: a