The amazing Dryer Balls?
After seeing the adverts on TV for the, “amazing dryer balls” I decided to buy a pair and try them out. They claim to soften fabrics, reduce creases & wrinkles, cut down on lint and save up to 25% on […]
Biological detergent and skin irritation
In one of the daily newspapers the other day I read an article that claimed scientists from Nottingham and London have carried out a review of 40 years of research on the biological agents used in biological washing machine detergent.
Black jelly-like substance in soap dispenser and on soap drawer
If your washing machine has a black jelly-like substance growing in the soap dispenser it is likely to be a fungal, bacterial growth called biofilm. It can be quite pervasive and very difficult to remove as well as unsightly. Apart
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Stop bobbling or pilling on clothes
Bobbling, and linting are common terms for pilling. They refer to the little bits of fabric that stick to sheets, towels, socks and other items of clothing. Pilling is caused by damaged fibres that have separated from the rest of
Can you wash trainers in a washing machine?
Trainers will survive washing in the washing machine, and even come out nice and clean. But if they are too heavy you risk damaging the plastic paddles in the drum. Especially with cheaper washing machines. Read on for washing trainers
Raise a washing machine off the floor
There may occasionally be situations where a washing machine would benefit from being raised off the floor. One such example would be if it was installed in a basement and was struggling to pump the water up to ground level