Laundry and Ironing

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

Zoflora is an incredibly beneficial product to keep in your house as it has so many varied uses. It can be used in every room of your house and on almost any surface, including mixed with fabric conditioner in your washing machine. Zoflora is well-known for its ability to kill bacteria and germs on household

The short answer to whether you can use regular detergent to wash wool is that yes, you can! However, it is necessary to be more cautious than you would with other types of garments, and there are a few recommended methods that may be useful. As wool is a delicate fabric, it will require a

In recent years, there has been more and more talk of issues involving bans on drying clothing outside in the UK, especially since there are laws restricting the practice in some parts of the United States. Read on to find out more about where you stand. Is it Illegal to Dry Clothes Outside in the

The answer to this question is that no, Fairy Non-Bio Pods do not contain any fabric softener at all, but there’s a very good reason behind this decision!   Why Don’t Fairy Non-Bio Pods Contain Fabric Softener? The reason that there is no fabric softener in Fairy’s Non-Bio Pods is because fabric softeners can cause