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Clothes that smell after washing
Short answer: If clothes still smell after washing, the problem usually lies in the machine or the drying, not in the...
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The stain that will not come out
Short answer: A stain that has been through drying is hard to shift. The rule is to treat it before the first wash an...
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A wardrobe that copes with washing twice a week
Short answer: If you wash twice a week, your wardrobe needs to cover four days at a time with a little room to spare....
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How to wash a hoodie and a sweatshirt
Short answer: Wash inside out at 40 degrees, close the zip, skip the fabric softener and dry flat in the air. The tum...
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Washability compared
Short answer: Cotton and synthetic fabrics tolerate the most. Bamboo viscose and modal need 40 degrees and air drying...
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When the fit changes after washing
Short answer: When clothes fit differently after washing, there are usually two explanations. Either the fabric has s...
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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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