Laundry and Ironing

Climbing into new, fresh bed sheets is one of the best feelings in the world, one that most people will enjoy. However, it can open the door to debate. Should you be washing your new bedding before putting it on the bed? To Wash or Not to Wash? Like many things in life, this one […]

When it comes to washing clothing, it can be hard to find the balance between not washing often enough and so having dirty clothes, and over-washing and so risking damaging garments or simply wasting water. Of course, if a garment is particularly stained or sweaty, it should be washed immediately, but there are likely some

Most people are good at washing their bed sheets regularly and airing out their mattresses, but washing a duvet is something that many people just forget about. According to a survey conducted by Laundrapp, of the 97% of people who sleep with a duvet, 20% have never washed it. Beyond this, another 78% revealed that

We all love the feeling of slipping between clean sheets after a long and tiring day, but many of us are not particularly fond of the full workout that often comes with the act of changing our bedding, no matter how good we are with our cleaning schedule. So, how often are you supposed to

Soaking laundry items for a period of time to get rid of excess detergent, fabric softener, sweat and minerals are becoming really popular here in the UK. The only issue is that a lot of laundry stripping recipes say you need borax, and this particular ingredient isn’t available here in the UK. So, what’re you

If you’re about to buy your very first ironing board you might be wondering what size board to buy. It can be difficult to iron out all the information. But don’t need to look any further than this guide! The answers lie within… Read on to find out all the details.   Ironing Board Sizes

Socks not only protect your feet but are also a way to express yourself. If you’re new to tumble dryers or doing the laundry in general, you may be wondering whether or not you can tumble dry socks. It all depends on what they are made from. The laundry list (no pun intended) of materials

Working out has a world of benefits, but one major problem caused by working out is the sweat stains and odours that can stick to clothing. You might find that the smell of sweat lingers in your gym clothing, even after you have washed and dried the garments a few times. Here are just a

A steam iron that doesn’t release steam isn’t really serving its purpose. But, there’s probably a good reason why it’s not working. Check out my list of causes and solutions below, and you’ll be back to steaming away in no time!  Causes There are a number of reasons why your Morphy Richards steam iron might

Over time, it is normal for towels to lose some of their softness and absorbency. Regular use means your towels might become stiff, scratchy, and discoloured over time due to body oils, detergents, and the minerals found in hard water. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to plump up your items. 1.