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Updated December 8, 2020 : First Published September 19, 2019

Washing at 30 degrees 5 things you need to know

Do you mostly wash at 30 degrees? Are you thinking of starting in order to save money? Here are 5 things you need to know. 30 degree washes have limitations 1: If you are washing laundry that is stained, you can’t just throw it into the laundry basket and wash it on wash day. You

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Updated January 7, 2021 : First Published June 30, 2014

Washing machine detergent from the past

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Life used to be much simpler. Especially where washing machine detergent was concerned. I’ve just found a fascinating old publication by one of the leading detergent manufacturers, Unilever. Back then even their name was simpler, they were just called, “Lever”. I’ve had this booklet for over 30 years. One of the sections mentions that a

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Updated January 13, 2021 : First Published April 2, 2014

Is it OK to dry laundry indoors?

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It’s not ideal. Drying laundry indoors can create damp, condensation, encourage dust mites, and cause health risks to people prone to asthma, hay fever and other allergies. If you dry laundry inside the house read this advice.. .. Researchers have found that up to a third of all moisture in homes can come from drying

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Updated January 15, 2021 : First Published March 3, 2014

What do the wash symbols mean?

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If you’ve ever wondered what the various wash symbols mean you are not alone. Some of the wash labels on laundry are pretty cryptic. It’s not possible to work out what many of them mean. Some people don’t seem to bother too much with them, but that could result in damaging and shortening the life

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Updated October 27, 2020 : First Published August 6, 2013

Is Calgon Worth Using?

A lot of people want to know if Calgon (or a similar anti limescale product) really works. More importantly do washing machines really “last longer with Calgon” as their adverts insist they do? The short answer is clearly the products must work as advertised. They will help prevent limescale, but you shouldn’t really need anything

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Updated October 27, 2020 : First Published July 31, 2013

Should I put detergent in the soap dispenser or straight in the drum?

Washing machines have always had soap dispensers to place the detergent in. For most people this is the best place for it. However, if you have problems with it not getting flushed down properly it might be better to try placing it inside the drum instead. For a short while it seemed to become quite

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