Laundry and Ironing

Decided to reward yourself with a glass of sweet chocolate milk to mark the end of a busy day? Sounds yummy. Except halfway through the glass, you realise you’ve missed your mouth and sloshed a load of chocolatey goodness over your top! Yes, we’ve all been there and got the t-shirt! It’s embarrassing, to say […]

Black-and-white garments have a unique charm, offering a perfect blend of contrast and style. However, knowing how to wash black-and-white clothes poses a dilemma: Do you put them in your dark wash with other black items? Or should they be thrown in with other lighter garments? This comprehensive guide will explore the art of washing

Hanging washing outside to dry is always the best option if it’s available. Not only is it free, it’s eco-friendly and better for your home too. Of course, it can be difficult to know if you can hang your washing out if the weather is unpredictable. So, if you find yourself asking, “should I hang

Slippers are great for keeping our feet warm at home and for shuffling out to the bins, but they can start to get a bit manky after a while. They’re also unlike normal shoes in that they often don’t wear down the same, can have fluffy linings, and we generally wear them barefoot.  All this

Finding the perfect laundry scent booster can be a game-changer when it comes to achieving fresh, clean-smelling clothes. These products are designed to enhance the scent of your garments, leaving them smelling great long after they’ve been washed. But with so many options to choose from, it can be tough to determine which ones are

Just pulled your blanket out of the washing machine only to find it shedding quicker than your pooch? It’s a mini nightmare, isn’t it? It’s also annoying because you’ve just cleaned the throw, and now the fuzzy nonsense has started. You’d think washing the blanket would do more good than harm! But, like most laundry

Peanut butter is full of, you guessed it, peanutty goodness. It’s got a gloopy sort of texture, can be crunchy, and is oily! It’s the perfect partner to jam and makes the yummiest, dribbliest peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Or, if you’re more traditional, you can use the nutty butter to create a mouthwatering round

In a world dominated by liquid detergents and washing powders, humble laundry bar soap is a testament to traditional laundering practices. This tried-and-tested method of washing clothes has been around for generations, providing an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative many swear by. However, integrating traditional laundry bar soap into modern washing machines may seem daunting for

When you have to wear insoles or orthotics, the last thing you probably think about is how to clean them. But once they start to get a bit whiffy, you’ll certainly want to know the best way to do it! So, let’s cover how to clean insoles. The method below will be suitable for everything

Ironing starch enhances the appearance of clothing and linens, producing a crisp and smooth finish to fabrics. Whether striving for that sharp look on your work shirts or hoping to achieve wrinkle-free tablecloths or bedsheets, ironing starch is your new favourite laundry companion. You can purchase starch for ironing from supermarkets in the UK, but