Laundry and Ironing

When faced with the prospect of cleaning out a gunky washing machine drawer, you may wonder if you could avoid the hassle by sticking the washing powder into the drum, instead. It all goes to the drum anyway, right? You can put washing powder straight into the drum, but only if you’re skipping the pre-wash […]

While the idea of washing your pillows can be quite daunting, it is something that should be done at least every six months! Keeping your pillows clean will prevent any smells, mould or bacteria from collecting there and will keep you healthy and sleeping soundly at night. Dust mites are very real and the best

Wellington boots, more affectionately known as ‘wellies’, are the perfect rainy-day companion. Whether you’re going for a long country walk, doing some gardening or just quickly popping to the shops in a downpour, wellies prevent that wet, squidgy sock feeling. Wellies have evolved from classic, plain knee-high boots and now come in a variety of

Synthetic fabrics are becoming a greater part of everyday life, with jumpers, gym wear, t-shirts, and more all being made from synthetic materials.  If natural fibres such as cotton or wool don’t work perfectly for a particular garment, someone somewhere has created a synthetic alternative that fits the bill. Washing machine manufacturers have responded to

Net curtains might not be something you think about washing very often, but they are certainly something that should be tackled from time to time.  If you don’t wash your net curtains at least every now and again, they will lose their bright white colour and end up dull. If you go too long without

It’s really sweet when someone goes to the trouble of buying you a beautiful bouquet of lilies. Of course, the first, and expected, thing to do when they hand them over is to lean right in to sniff the flowers… But that’s a big mistake! Your kind gesture will probably result in your favourite top

Soda crystals are incredibly useful for a variety of household cleaning tasks, but can they be used for washing clothes? The answer is yes, soda crystals can be very helpful when it comes to washing your clothes. They are effective in stain removal, killing bacteria, eradicating smells, and even softening your water. Soda crystals have

Have you been trudging up and down the aisles in your local supermarkets looking for a bottle of distilled water recently, only to realise that the pure water cannot be found anywhere? Distilled water is recommended for use in some steam irons, but it’s not very easy to get hold of in supermarkets or on

Ironing is an awful chore, and one that many people will avoid at all costs. Whether you hate ironing or just aren’t very good at it, a home ironing service might just be a great option to look at. Not only does it save you the hassle of ironing yourself, but it can also be

The laundry market is awash with detergents that promise to achieve dazzling whites, so trying not to bleach your coloured loads can feel like navigating a minefield. Between biological and non-biological, which detergent is safest for colours? The enzymes in biological detergents can break down proteins within some coloured dyes, causing colours to fade. Bio