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A laundry plan you can keep
Short answer: Two loads a week cover most households. One for darks and one for lights, plus a third for bedding and ...
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How often should T-shirts be washed
Short answer: After each day of wear if the T-shirt has touched your skin directly. If you wore an undershirt beneath...
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Water hardness and the washing result
Short answer: Hard water contains limescale, which binds the detergent and builds up in the fabric. The result is sti...
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Washing new clothes before wearing
Short answer: Yes, wash new clothes before you wear them. It removes residue from production and transport, and it li...
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Static clothing in winter, what to do
Short answer: Moisture solves the problem. Air dry your clothes instead of tumble drying them, and raise the humidity...
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Pilling, how to remove it
Short answer: Use a fabric shaver or a blunt razor with a light hand. Lay the fabric flat and pull in one direction. ...
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Why white clothes turn grey
Short answer: White clothes turn grey because detergent residue, limescale and dye from other clothes build up in the...
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How to keep colours longer
Short answer: Wash inside out at 40 degrees with a detergent for dark clothes, and dry in the shade. Sun and heat are...
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Steam instead of ironing
Short answer: Steam smooths the fabric without pressing the fibres flat. It is the gentlest method for bamboo viscose...
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Ironing bamboo clothing
Short answer: Iron on a low to medium heat, ideally inside out. Bamboo viscose turns shiny easily at high heat, and s...
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Airing instead of washing
Short answer: Outer layers such as sweatshirts and jumpers can be aired several times between washes. Anything that h...
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How to remove odour without washing
Short answer: Air the garment overnight on a hanger in a room with good air circulation. Once the fabric is dry, most...
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