Laundry and Ironing

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.

Feather pillows are a luxurious addition to your bedroom. They’re affordable, beyond comfortable and they add a bit of cosiness to your room at night! Their only weakness is that they do get dirty… but that is kind of inevitable. So, how do you wash feather pillows correctly? Follow our guide on how to wash

If you think your clothes need to be deep cleaned on a nice hot wash, you might be tempted to switch your washing machine to the 90-degree temperature setting. But, is washing at such a high temperature a good idea? It’s not essential to wash clothes or any household items at a 90°C setting. You

If your net curtains are looking a bit down in the dumps, and somewhat grey in colour, you might be thinking of re-homing them in the rubbish tip. But that’s not necessary. Most of the time net curtains look old and drawn because they’ve lost their sparkle. In a nutshell, they’ve lost their glowing white

Whether you are looking to deep clean the inside of your washing machine or achieve extra-white whites, you might find yourself asking whether you can use bleach to achieve your end goal. The good news is that you certainly can use bleach in your washing machine! Using bleach in a washing machine can kill off

We spend a great deal of time in our duvets, and so making sure that they are properly washed is crucial. Without adequate cleaning, our duvets can quickly become dirty, smelly, and unhygienic. Changing the duvet covers is important, but without washing the duvet itself, the smell and dirt can still build up. One of

Whether you’re putting your own stamp on your new home or you’re giving your living room a bit of a refresh, paint stains on clothing are commonplace. Even if you’re not the one doing the painting, it can be so easy to accidentally brush past wet paint, leaving you with ruined clothes, or so you

Biros leak, kids choose to write on clothes instead of on paper and sometimes ink just gets smudged onto a new cream jumper. It’s inevitable that clothes will get inked on at some point! So, instead of getting angry or panicking about biro being everywhere, check out the solutions below. You’ll be shocked at how

Using bleach in the washing machine is a good way of making sure that your washing machine is free from horrid smells and nasty bacteria! Plus, it can be used to clean clothes! But bleach isn’t something you should go using haphazardly, it has to be used with caution! If bleach isn’t used correctly all