Laundry and Ironing

Good ol’ Sunday! The day for dipping Yorkshire puds into gravy and dunking the last of the roasties into the dregs of brown liquid in the pan on the hob. But inevitably, there comes a moment when a delectable bite turns into a culinary mishap, leaving you with an unsightly blob of gravy dripping down […]

Wool sweaters are great for the colder months and, provided they’re cared for properly, don’t need washing that often. You’ve probably found instructions for how to wash wool, as it’s well known to need cold and gentle washes. But what do you do with it once the wash has finished? That’s what we’ll discuss in

Bandanas are multipurpose accessories that keep hair out of your eyes, act as masks against airborne viruses, and can spruce up an outfit. To say they offer a lot of value to wearers is an understatement. The only trouble with them is if they’re not taken care of effectively, they start to look drab, colourless,

A new pair of jeans can be a great feeling. However, what isn’t great is the dye smell you often get, which is particularly common on darker colours because of all the processing needed. Luckily, getting rid of this smell is fairly easy. In this article, we’ll look at how to get the dye smell

Iodine may be great at disinfecting cuts and scrapes. But it’s a totally different story when you get the brownish-orange stain on your clothes. The iodine leaves a major eyesore on your outfit, and the only thing you can do is get rid of it. But how do you remove iodine from clothes so the

Baby oil is a fantastic product for keeping your baby’s skin soft and moisturised, but it can be a nightmare when it accidentally ends up on your clothes. The oily nature of baby oil makes it tricky to remove using just regular washing. So, how do you get baby oil out of clothes? Here’s a

Woodworking projects can be immensely satisfying, but they often come with the downside of accidental splatters of wood glue. Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or a DIY enthusiast, getting wood glue on your clothes is easily done. The good news is that removing wood glue from fabric is possible with the proper cleaning techniques and

In a revelation last week, TikTok sensation Aleisa Mora (@wtfaleisa) unveiled a game-changing laundry hack. This ingenious discovery involves utilising the iPhone camera to decipher the perplexing laundry symbols found on clothing care labels, without needing to download another app. The viral TikTok video – now with over 4.2 million views – is a godsend

Lawns feature in almost every UK garden. Many Brits take pride in keeping their lawns neatly mowed, fertilised, and weed-free. But the quest for a spotless lawn often raises a critical question: Can household cleaning essentials, particularly laundry detergent, sabotage the appearance of our gardens? More specifically, will laundry detergent kill grass? As we grapple

Discharge stains on underwear are a common concern for women—but fear not! Whether you’re dealing with rust-coloured stains on dark knickers or yellow marks on white panties, this guide teaches you everything on how to remove discharge stains from underwear effectively. In this article, we explore a simple method using five different stain-removal options for