Laundry and Ironing

We rely on washing machines to clean our laundry, leaving it feeling and smelling fresh. After all, that is what washing machines were designed to do! It can be confusing, therefore, when you notice that your clothes leave the machine worse than when they went in. One of the common complaints from homeowners is washing […]

It’s a well-known fact that tumble dryers can be very costly to run. When you’re using one multiple times a week, the pennies can soon add up. To help cut down on these costs, many people are trying to find alternative solutions to drying their clothing. The clear alternative to a tumble dryer in the

If you’ve picked up a laundry cleaner that tells you how much product to use based on the size of your washing pile (small, medium or large), you might be a tad confused. It’s not the easiest thing in the world trying to decipher what counts as a small, medium or large load of washing!

Every washing machine is different and exact cycle times may differ from machine to machine, but a 90-degree wash should usually take around three and a half hours for a cotton wash or two hours 40 minutes for a drum clean cycle. Bear in mind that modern washing machines adjust the cycle time based on

Duck feather pillows add a little bit of much-needed luxury to the bedroom. Not only do these pillows look plump and fluffy, but they also feel fantastic to sleep on and give added comfort when going to bed. However, like all pillows, duck feather pillows need to be looked after properly to retain their fresh

Got some dirty shoes that need to be cleaned, but not sure what setting they can be washed on? You’ve come to the right place! Keep on reading to find out what setting your shoes can be cleaned on. Before you wash a pair of shoes, you need to read the care labels on the

Getting a rotary washing line to dry your laundry on is an excellent alternative to using a tumble dryer! Unlike a tumble dryer, a washing line doesn’t use electricity as you get to make use of the sunlight and the wind, and clothes can last longer and feel better when they’re dried naturally. But what

Are you using fabric softener, but find that your washing comes out of the machine without that lovely fabric softener scent? There are a number of reasons why the fabric softener smell may not be making it all the way through your washing cycle! This list should help narrow it down for you and also

If you’ve left a tissue in your pocket by accident, and you’ve pressed ‘start’ on the washer, your laundry is going to be covered in small tissuey bits when the cycle ends! It’ll sort of look like a mini snowstorm has hit the inside of your washing machine. But what should you do about the

Nobody enjoys putting on a fresh outfit in the morning only to find that the fabric has gone scratchy in the wash. Many people swear by fabric softener to combat this discomfort, as it helps to soften fabric, reduce static, and make the clothes smell great! Unfortunately, more and more concerns have been brought to