Whites coming out of washing machine looking grey, coloureds losing their colour

If your laundry is coming out of the wash looking dingy and grey, or the colours are fading too quickly the first thing you need to look at is the type of detergent you are using and its quality. There are plenty of cheap detergents around, and many environmentally friendly alternatives. However, environmentally friendly detergents may not match the quality of results that normal quality branded detergents can achieve. Laundry detergent – Best buys & Reviews tests can help you work out which are the best detergents and they even have at least one detergent they advise that you avoid buying.

Washing machines are too big – I need a small washing machine

The standard width space for a kitchen appliance has been 600 mm (60 cm) for many years. However, many people are stuck with kitchens not fitted to the proper European size and have spaces smaller than this. In the past it wasn’t so serious a problem because you could usually find a washing machine a few millimetres smaller but these days almost all free standing washing machines are at least 595mm (59.5 cm) wide.

Washing machine less than 59.5 cm wide

I get regular emails from people having problems finding a washing machine that will fit in their kitchen space. The European standard size for a kitchen appliance is 600 mm (or 60 cm). In the past some manufacturers made washing machines that were only about 58.5 cm but these manufacturers now produce washing machines that are 59.5 cm wide.

How to store a washing machine

If a washing machine needs storing then you need to make sure you’ve drained all the water from inside. No matter how many times you put a washing machine onto spin there will always be around a litre of water in the sump.

Washing machines with a 30 degree wash cycle

Many people are looking for washing machines with a 30 degrees wash cycle. Unfortunately, many are disappointed to find that the advertised 30 degrees wash cycle is totally inappropriate for what they had in mind. This is because the majority of 30 degree wash cycles are delicate or quick washes and are not designed for eco washing but simply for freshening up items that aren’t really dirty.