Guides to washing, drying and caring for clothes, towels, bedding and laundry appliances.
Laundry Care
Citric acid in the washing machine: helping with hard water
Oliver Whitaker
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In areas with hard water, an excess of minerals can make clothes feel rougher, encourage residue to build up in...
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Why Cold Water Keeps Your Clothes Looking New for Longer
Oliver Whitaker
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The washing machine chimed as usual, but Emma got a nasty surprise when she took out her favourite black jeans....
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Percarbonate: How to Make Old Kitchen Towels Look New Again
Oliver Whitaker
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In many kitchens, dull, greyed kitchen towels pile up and no longer seem properly clean, even after using biological detergent...
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The Winter Throw Blanket Everyone Forgets to Wash
Oliver Whitaker
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That familiar cosy item can go unwashed for weeks - and sometimes even months - despite spending so much time...
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How to Use Naphthalene Safely to Protect Wool Clothes
Oliver Whitaker
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Storing delicate items for long periods calls for particular care to prevent irreversible damage caused by pests. Using naphthalene correctly...
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5 Washing Machine Routines That Make Clothes Last Longer
Oliver Whitaker
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Many households spend hundreds of pounds on replacement clothes every year because T-shirts, trousers and shirts start to look worn...
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Why Putting a Water Bottle in Your Washing Machine Is Trending This Winter
Oliver Whitaker
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This winter, laundry rooms across Europe have been abuzz with an unusual new practice: placing a plastic water bottle in...
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How to stop clothes from shrinking without changing the washing temperature
Oliver Whitaker
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You take the T-shirt from the washing machine and, at first, it seems perfectly normal. It is the same white...
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Quiet Your Washing Machine with an Old Yoga Mat
Oliver Whitaker
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A spin cycle that resembles a helicopter is not something you should simply accept. It is the result of weight,...
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How to Remove Foundation Stains from a White Blouse with Cleansing Oil
Oliver Whitaker
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Finding an unwanted mark after a long evening event can be hugely frustrating for anyone who takes care of their...
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How to Remove Pilling from a Wool Jumper with a Disposable Razor
Oliver Whitaker
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You know that deflated feeling when you take your favourite wool jumper from the wardrobe and it somehow looks… worn...
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Second-hand baskets: Maya’s low-plastic laundry system
Oliver Whitaker
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She created an uncomplicated routine around second-hand baskets, and plastic bottles began to vanish from her home. It has an...
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The wash setting that keeps black clothes black
Oliver Whitaker
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There is a very specific sort of heartbreak in taking your favourite black jumper from the wash and discovering that...
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Why You Should Not Wash Bed Sheets with Everyday Clothes
Oliver Whitaker
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Loading a full machine may seem like an easy way to save time, so many people wash bed sheets alongside...
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How to Prevent Stored Clothes Smell with Sodium Bicarbonate Before Travelling
Oliver Whitaker
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Before travelling, it is worth preparing your wardrobe so you do not come home to clothes with that stale stored-away...
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Wet Wipes in the Washing Machine: The Simple Trick for Black Clothes
Oliver Whitaker
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Keeping dark clothes entirely free from unwanted hair is a constant household challenge. Fortunately, a simple trick involving wet wipes...
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Does Washing Powder or Liquid Detergent Damage Your Washing Machine?
Oliver Whitaker
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Choosing the right washing products has a direct effect on the lifespan of household appliances. Keeping them operating at their...
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How to Clean the Washing Machine Filter Properly
Oliver Whitaker
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Among the household appliances used most regularly, the washing machine often gets little attention when it comes to cleaning. Yet...
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Washing Clothes with Bicarbonate of Soda: A Simple Laundry Guide
Oliver Whitaker
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Washing clothes with bicarbonate of soda has become a familiar practice in many households, particularly for people who want better...
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How to Dry Clothes Quickly in a Compact Laundry Room
Oliver Whitaker
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Living in a residential building brings the ongoing challenge of drying fabrics in cramped laundry rooms. Fortunately, establishing a practical...
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How to prevent fabric shrinkage when washing clothes
Oliver Whitaker
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Wearing a favourite garment only to discover that it has shrunk after washing is an all-too-familiar frustration. This common problem...
