Laundry and Ironing

Can you put curtains in the washing machine? The answer, as it turns out, is probably yes! But there are a few caveats. Here we’ll take a closer look at how to wash curtains and give you some tips on how to make sure they come out looking great. So if you’re ready to tackle […]

Whether you’re giving your laundry a rest from the strong agitation of the washing machine, or you’re an avid traveller who needs to clean their pants, cleaning your clothes in a sink can be a great way to wash your items.  Washing clothes by hand in a kitchen or bathroom sink is incredibly straightforward. It’s

When you’re about to tackle your morning marathon, the last thing you want to do is stick your toasty toes into yucky damp trainers!  So, how can you dry your trainers quickly? Easy. Either use some newspaper, a fan, a shoe dryer, some rice or a tumble dryer to dry your shoes!  But don’t run

A delicate wash cycle works by combining a low agitation wash with a low spin cycle, which provides the laundry with a gentle wash. Depending upon the washing machine and the size/weight of the load, a delicate wash cycle will generally take from 45 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Delicate cycles at 30 degrees

Most of us press start on our washing machines without really knowing the ins and outs of what goes on in there! There are, in fact, several stages involved in the laundry cleaning process, including a spin cycle. A spin cycle happens automatically towards the end of whichever washing machine cycle you select. A spin

Washing powder can work in cold temperatures of 30°C or even 20°C, but liquid detergent is usually better at these temperatures as it dissolves better in cold water. Washing powder is usually less quick to dissolve in colder water and using it in a cold wash could mean there is powder residue left behind on

Is there a special way to wash hoodies? Is it necessary to use specific kinds of detergent? Should it be washed zipped or unzipped? Is it better left hanging to dry or using a tumble dryer? These are some questions that come up for hoodie lovers, especially for hoodies that come with zippers because you

Whether you’re looking for affordable ways to brighten your whites or you’re simply curious to know if this so-called hack really works, you’ve come to the right place.  In this post, we’ll answer the burning question: can putting aspirin in the washing machine help whiten white clothing?  We’ll also cover two of the best methods

Button down shirts are an essential part of every wardrobe, especially for those in the professional world.  Knowing how to wash and care for shirts is essential to maintaining that well-groomed professional look. Since buttons are the most obvious accessories on these kinds of shirts, you might wonder about the proper way to handle them

Feeling overwhelmed by the large number of settings on your new washing machine? Or perhaps you’ve bought some new clothes and you’d like to know the best way the launder them.  Either way, if you want to learn the difference between cotton and synthetic wash cycles, keep reading.  In this post, we will cover the