Guides to washing, drying and caring for clothes, towels, bedding and laundry appliances.
Laundry Care
Drying Clothes Indoors: Humidity, Dehumidifiers and Air Circulation
Oliver Whitaker
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Drying clothes indoors becomes more difficult when the air already holds a high level of water vapour. In these circumstances,...
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Why Is There Concrete in a Washing Machine?
Oliver Whitaker
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A washing machine may contain something that seems surprising for a household appliance: heavy blocks of concrete or cast iron....
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Baking Soda and Lavender Sachet for a Fresh Underwear Drawer
Oliver Whitaker
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An underwear drawer can stay shut for hours, or even days, which encourages the stuffy smell that can develop even...
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How White Vinegar Can Cut Washing Machine Energy Use by Up to 15%
Oliver Whitaker
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At the end of the month, the surprise did not come from the shower or the air conditioning. The saving...
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How to Remove Musty Smell from Bath Towels
Oliver Whitaker
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Finding that pleasant fresh feeling ruined by a persistent smell in your laundry after a wash cycle is extremely common....
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How to Use an Aluminium Foil Ball in the Tumble Dryer
Oliver Whitaker
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Putting an aluminium foil ball in the tumble dryer has become a familiar practice in many households. It is mainly...
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What time should you run your washing machine to save on electricity?
Oliver Whitaker
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Want to make a meaningful cut to your electricity bill by managing your washing machine more wisely? Here is the...
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How Three Teaspoons of Vinegar Make a Bathrobe Softer
Oliver Whitaker
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Bathrobes can become less soft through everyday use, particularly when they are regularly exposed to too much soap and concentrated...
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Washing Machine Mistakes: Textiles That Damage Your Clothes and Appliance
Oliver Whitaker
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Many households unknowingly damage both their washing machine and favourite items because certain textiles are simply thrown in with the...
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Washing Machine Butterfly Symbol: What the Delicate Programme Means
Oliver Whitaker
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Have you ever stood in front of the washing machine control panel, trying to work out an icon that looks...
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How to Air-Dry Bedding Outdoors in Cold Winter Air
Oliver Whitaker
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In a nutshell 🌬️ Cold air freshens fibres because of low absolute humidity and a strong vapour pressure deficit. Wind...
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How to Deep Clean Your Washing Machine in 20 Minutes
Oliver Whitaker
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A T-shirt that comes out of the machine smelling “a bit off”. A towel that is technically washed yet still...
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What is the best time to run a washing machine and save money?
Oliver Whitaker
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Want to cut your electricity bill substantially by managing your washing machine use more wisely? Here is the best time...
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How an Empty Vinegar Cycle Resets Your Washing Machine
Oliver Whitaker
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The laundry basket was finally empty, yet the hallway told a different story through its smell. Whenever the washing machine...
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15 Things You Should Stop Cleaning So Often
Oliver Whitaker
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You can usually spot when somebody has had “a bit of a moment” with the cleaning. There is a lemony...
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How Distilled White Vinegar Keeps Laundry Fresh for Days
Oliver Whitaker
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Warm shirts sat in a loose pile, first carrying a trace of perfume and then… very little at all. By...
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Drying Clothes Indoors Can Increase Mould and Fungal Spore Risks
Oliver Whitaker
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Putting washing out to dry in the garden has been an unusual sight over the past few months, as winter...
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How to Use White Vinegar When Washing Clothes
Oliver Whitaker
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Many people are looking for affordable, environmentally friendly ways to care for garments every day. Adding white vinegar to the...
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The tiny laundry habit that makes clothes last longer
Oliver Whitaker
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The washing machines keep humming well past midnight in a cramped London laundrette. A woman wearing an oversized hoodie pulls...
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White Vinegar Laundry Rinse: A Gentler Alternative to Fabric Conditioner
Oliver Whitaker
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Households throughout the UK are increasingly relying on a natural laundry addition that reduces residue, makes towels softer and controls...
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How to Remove Grease Stains from Clothes with Kitchen Staples
Oliver Whitaker
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The mark seems tiny at first. A speck of olive oil on a favourite shirt, a shiny circle of gravy...
