Laundry and Ironing

Fleas are unfortunately common in homes with pets, and they can be incredibly difficult to tackle due to their small size and evasiveness. If fleas end up in clothing and fabrics, using the washing machine is often the first step people will take to tackle the problem. But does it work?   Can You Kill […]

Sheets are one of those things that really need to be washed at a higher temperature. We spend hours every day with our entire, often partially undressed, bodies pressed up against our sheets. This guarantees that there are many more bacteria and germs gathered on our sheets than on our everyday clothing items.  Why Is

White clothes can be tricky to wash. This is because there isn’t a singular temperature that is most effective on white garments, it simply depends on what exactly it is that you are washing.    Why Is Temperature Important? The temperature of your wash cycle determines how effectively the germs and bacteria on your items

When it comes to washing detergents, there is a huge range available to choose from. Detergents fall into two categories: bio and non-bio. There are a wide range of factors that will determine which type of detergent is best for you and your family. Today, more and more households are looking for new ways to

There’s nothing better than snuggling up in a fluffy fleece hoody when the weather’s chilly. The only problem is, how do you keep it that fluffy? After all, don’t all fleeces lose their softness and start to go bobbly once they’ve been washed a few times? Well, they don’t have to! So, if you want

Renowned for their long-lasting durability and waterproof qualities, wax jackets are a classic wardrobe staple for many Brits. However, not everyone knows how to clean them correctly and if you get it wrong, you could end up damaging your jacket beyond repair.  So, if yours is in desperate need of a refresh after lots of

There’s nothing worse than putting on a trusty pair of jeans only to find it takes a little extra effort to button them up, or the thighs are a little snug or even that the ankles seem a little shorter.  If you didn’t wash them on a high heat or tumble dry them, you’re probably

There are so many myths, hacks and genuine stories to be had when it comes to laundry. So much so, deciding what’s fact and fiction can be a nightmare – might even be a costly one too!  So, here are the 16 biggest laundry myths debunked! And I’ve added in the facts for you to

The debate over whether to wash clothes at 30°C or 40°C is a heated one. Some people swear by the benefits of washing at a lower temperature, while others find that higher temperatures are more effective at getting clothes clean. You may have heard that you should be washing your clothes at 30°C to save

Modern washing machines have a huge variety of settings, most of which we don’t even use!  There are so many types of washes: cotton, synthetics, quick wash, wool, the list could go on. Another choice we have to make is which temperature we’d like our laundry to be washed at, typically between 20 and 90