Laundry and Ironing

Carpets are often made of the same materials as the clothes we wear such as cotton, wool, and polyester. This may lead you to wonder whether or not carpet cleaners can be used in your washing machine.  Will they even wash your clothes when used in a washing machine? Will they damage the clothes?  You’ll […]

Non-bio washing liquids are often not the first choice when it comes to cleaning particularly dirty clothes. The fact that biological detergents contain enzymes that are designed to break down proteins and better eradicate the dirt in your laundry makes people believe that they should be using this option. However, this is not always true.

If your clothes have been plagued by the dreaded colour run monster, you need to act fast to tame and remove the beast! But what’s a quick, easy and cheap way to remove colour run from clothes? Simple: Use baking soda.  Baking soda, aka bicarbonate of soda, is a non-toxic odour neutraliser that can also

Let kids loose with pens and crayons and they can’t help but make a mess, even when at school!  And whilst a whiteboard marker might be super easy to scrub off a board, it’s a little more difficult to remove from clothing!  Not to worry—it can be done. Just follow these steps below. Option 1

It is best to wash your black or other dark clothing at cold temperatures of 20-30ºC to avoid colour run. Washing blacks and other darks separately can help you to preserve their colour and prevent them from fading or running into other light colours such as your whites, which can dull them.  Throughout the wash

Whilst many baby clothing labels might tell you to wash them at the highest temperature, it is more than fine to wash baby clothes at around 30-40ºC. This temperature still enables dirt, stains, and dust to be removed effectively whilst ensuring that no harm comes to the baby clothes.  It is important that when you

To add vinegar to your washing, all you need to do is simply pour in the required amount into the compartment where you would normally add the fabric softener or laundry detergent. The washing machine will then add the vinegar to your wash.  Vinegar can help keep your clothes soft. However, some people may argue

Most biological washing powders on the market today contain both protease and lipase enzymes.  Protease helps to break the protein chains in stains and dirt as well as on the surface of clothes, while lipase aids in breaking down oils and fats.  Combined, the two make a perfect combination for getting rid of dirt and

Many people struggle to wash wool correctly. There is no denying that it can be hard to get right.  There are also many speculations on the correct way to wash wool. However, what many people don’t know is that wool does not actually need to washed that often at all.  Wool is in fact anti-bacterial

Modern washing machines are loaded with features designed to save water and energy, helping you cut down your monthly utility bills.  However, no matter how cost-effective they may be, even these appliances can’t work without electricity. So what happens if there is a power cut during a washing machine cycle?  Read on to find the