Laundry and Ironing

Washing clothes is a relatively simple job, in comparison to some of the other household chores. Choose the right setting and you can’t really go wrong!  Having said that, the laundry pile can seem never-ending at times, particularly for big families. This means that a lot of us wash our clothes on an almost daily […]

If you’re new to the washing powder world you may be feeling a little confused about how much powder you’re actually supposed to use to clean your clothes!  It’s understandable why it’s so baffling – there’s so much debate about the measurements, everyone tells you different figures and perhaps you’re just used to using capsules.

We all love it when our clothes have a fresh and long-lasting fragrance. There are different ways to achieve that result, but most methods include chemicals that might damage your clothes. One natural way to add fragrance to your laundry is by using essential oils.  Essential oils are pure oils extracted from different types of

White bedding is a popular choice as it conveys a sense of luxury. It’s no coincidence that hotels opt for white linens over colours. Not only are they luxurious, they show guests that the facilities are clean.  That said, white linens are notoriously unforgiving. Stains show up easily and they can get dingy and grubby

A silk scarf is an elegant piece of clothing that can be used for special occasions as well as everyday wear.  Although silk can be difficult to maintain, it would be a shame to store such a beautiful item and never wear it. Wearing your silk scarf regularly will mean washing it to keep it

Getting a red wine stain on a dress after a night out is fairly common, but that doesn’t make it any less of an annoying problem! So, how do you get those dreaded red wine stains out of your clothes without causing too much hassle? Stick with me and I’ll tell you how to do

You can either dry your clothes in the sun or use a dryer. Each method has its benefits and disadvantages. Some people go for the tumble dryer as it’s quicker more convenient. It’s also a great option when it’s cold, dark, or raining outside. If you live in a flat, you might not have the

There are a few quick and easy tricks that you can use to ensure that your socks that used to be bright and white but are now steadily greying are brought right back to their original colour.  Many of these techniques can be done using products you are likely to already have in your household,

Washing towels may seem like an intuitive process, after all, you just pop them in the washing machine and go, right? Not exactly! Many of us have never actually considered how we wash our towels, but there are specific steps to follow to keep your towels looking good, smelling good and bacteria-free. Read on to

No matter how well you treat a shiny, new pair of trainers, they’re going to get grubby. Unless you only wear them around the house, they will be pounding the filthy pavements and traipsing through muddy parks.   When the time comes to spruce them up, you might ask yourself: can I wash my trainers in