Laundry and Ironing

Having sensitive skin can mean that finding the right products to use around the home is a constant struggle. Just when you think you’ve found the perfect product for you, it doesn’t do as advertised and you’ve got to start all over again. This problem becomes even harder when your whole family has sensitive skin. […]

Baking soda (aka bicarbonate of soda) is more than just a cake raiser used during cooking sessions.  It actually has wonderful cleaning abilities and can remove some of the grottiest grime, from some of the smallest crevices in our homes. And in addition to this, it’s also an excellent clothes cleaner. So, why are people

Mulberry silk is one of the world’s finest, lightest and most delicate silks!  It’s hypoallergenic, super soft, and comes from the cocoons of silkworms who eat mulberry tree leaves. In its raw state (chemical and dye free) it is a glorious pearly white colour.  And as you might’ve guessed from the above, it’s also an

When it comes to washing clothes, there are many different opinions on the best way to do it. Should you wash your clothes at 60 degrees Celsius, or is 40 degrees Celsius better? With soaring energy prices, it’s a question that more and more people want the answer to. Here we will take a look

When it comes to washing clothes, most people want the best of both worlds. They want a cycle that is short enough to not take up too much time, but also powerful enough to clean their clothes properly. Is a 15-minute wash cycle enough for you? Here we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of

The inside of a washing machine is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and germs! And while you might think that running continuous cleaning cycles through the machine must wash away the microorganisms growing inside, you’d be wrong. There’ll still be bacteria thriving in the washing machine! What’s more concerning is, if you don’t clean

It can be very frustrating to find small dark spots on your freshly laundered clothes, only to realise that these pesky marks are the residue left behind by your fabric softener.  There are a handful of reasons that this residue could be left on your clothes, and this article will explain those reasons and, more

Before we look at which type of dryer balls are best, it’s important to understand why you should use them at all.  Dryer balls work by getting between your clothes and separating them, exposing more of your clothes to heat and therefore shortening drying times.  Dryer balls not only help clothes dry faster, but they

If you like to feel warm and cosy in the winter and comfortable in your clothes in the summer, fabric conditioner is a must. However, not all fabric conditioners are created equal. Some smell great, but they don’t give you the softness you want, while others give you the softness you need and none of

When it comes to cleaning your rugs, you may be wondering if it’s possible to wash them in the washing machine. And, if so, what is the best way to do this?  In this article, we will answer all of your questions about washing rugs in the washing machine! Let’s take a look.    Can