Laundry and Ironing

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

Hotels seem to ace washing and drying towels to a fleecy feel almost every single day. But at home, it’s a completely different story… Getting towels to a relatively smooth texture is hard work! But are we destined to only have rough towels in our homes? Not at all! Keep on reading to find out

Net curtains add a cool, breezy quality to any room – but not when they’re yellowing and dusty! Keep your home looking more like a coastal resort and less like an abandoned mansion with the help of trusty white vinegar. You can clean net curtains by diluting a cup of white vinegar in a bathtub

Sunscreen is an absolute necessity in the warmer months. However, its one downside is that it can very easily stain your clothing. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways that you can remove these nasty stains from your clothing! Why Does Sunscreen Stain? Most sunscreens contain oil-based ingredients. These are what not only can leave

A steam generator iron is a great investment. They remove stubborn creases from clothing and help you tackle your ironing pile faster and more efficiently. However, these types of irons do require some upkeep due to the steam they generate, especially in hard water areas. Hard water is known for leaving behind mineral deposits, or