Laundry and Ironing

White clothing looks bright and fresh, and you can pair a white t-shirt with almost any other item from your wardrobe! However, white is also the easiest colour to stain. From coffee to grass stains, all types of dirt are visible on the colour white. Whites also fade quickly, with your clothes turning duller and […]

A wool blanket is the perfect companion to have around on a cold winter’s night when you’re snuggling up on the sofa with a cup of hot chocolate. But how do you clean a woollen blanket and make sure it stays fresh too? Your luck is in. Keep on reading to find out how to

There are an excellent variety of non-bio laundry detergents around these days, but two brands often stand out above the rest as environmentally friendly options: Smol and Ecover. But which of these two is the one for you?  We have laid out the pros and cons of each sustainable detergent to help you to narrow

It’s not always possible to wash clothes in a washing machine. You could be travelling, you might not own such an appliance, or your machine might’ve stopped working. There are also certain clothes and fabrics that should only be washed by hand in order to avoid damaging. But which laundry detergents are suitable for hand

Linen is a natural, durable fabric which, with proper care, can last a long time. This is why it’s often used for clothing, bed clothes and tablecloths.  It keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. It’s a favourite for summer clothing and bed linen as the loose weave enables heat to escape from

Ketchup goes great with burgers and chips, but it doesn’t go as nicely with a blouse and jeans! So, when disaster strikes and a blob of ketchup lands on your top, don’t fret, there’s a simple solution to your problem. Just act as quick as you can to scoop up the sauce, and then treat

Curtains provide privacy, block out light at night and add interesting textures and colours to pull a room together. But did you know that they also filter dust and other particles from the air? Textile curtains can act as filters as they trap dust and other particles floating around in the air in their fibres.

Irons are getting increasingly more technical, and although some of them can be fairly expensive they can help to smooth out those pesky creases in no time at all. When you’re looking to buy a steam iron you will need to think about the features and functions that you’re willing to pay for, and ultimately

Doing laundry can sound like a simple task, yet there are actually so many easy mistakes to make. Some are small and relatively harmless, but there are also some common errors that can cause severe damage to your laundry! Here’s a list of things of some of the easiest laundry mistakes to make. Keep these

If you’ve spilt orange juice on your clothes, you’re probably worried you have ruined them. The good news is that there are a number of ways to remove orange juice stains from clothes. Read on to discover the best ways to get orange juice out of clothes. The methods below are suitable for clothes made