Laundry and Ironing

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of accidentally touching the bottom of an iron, you’ll know it is HOT! So is the iron hot enough to kill germs? You would think so, but let’s look a little deeper into the world of germs, bacteria and how to best get rid of them from your laundry! […]

No matter how careful you are, it’s likely that your trainers will get dirty over time. When your trainers are in need of a thorough clean, there are several ways you can get them back in sparkling condition. Using the washing machine to clean them is a sensible choice, and will be one of the

We all want our clothes to fit well, so we can look good and feel great. However, using a tumble dryer to dry your clothes can cause irreparable damage to your garments, and yes – they can shrink! In our fast-paced world, it can be hard to avoid using a tumble dryer. They are quick

Changing the bed is already one of those tasks that can be a total pain, and it gets even worse if you have a whole household’s worth of rooms to get sorted. You sometimes have to really psych yourself up to just get it done, or wait for the weather to be good enough to

Each time you visit a supermarket and pick up a box or bottle of laundry detergent you’re probably aware that there are many different brands, sizes and prices of detergent available. Some come in large boxes, some come in small bottles, some laundry detergents are biological, and some are non-biological. But what is the difference

Got a whiffy washing machine? Don’t worry. This happens from time to time. Luckily, the problem can be fixed with a few home remedies, a touch of time, and a little elbow grease! Follow the step-by-step guide below to deodorise a stinky washer with products you’ve got at home. The process below may seem long.

We all like our clothes to smell good, and along with removing dirt it’s one of the main reasons we like to wash our laundry regularly. But what if our washing doesn’t smell as fresh as we’d like it to when we take it out of the machine? It can be very disappointing to go

When buying a tumble dryer, capacity is one of the first factors most people will consider. The most popular tumble dryers have a capacity of 8 or 9 kg. Compact machines are also available with a reduced capacity for those struggling for space, and those with a larger family might prefer a machine with a

Lots of people worry that washing clothes at 60°C will shrink them, which could be true in some cases. Whether or not you should wash clothes at this temperature depends entirely upon the fabric of your garments. Washing at 60°C will not shrink every type of clothing, but may shrink items made of natural fibres