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Should you use fabric softener
Short answer: No, not on knitted fabrics. Fabric softener leaves a film on the fibres that makes the fabric less able...
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Should you use a wash bag
Short answer: Use a laundry bag for anything with elastic, lace or hooks. The bag stops small items catching on other...
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Should you turn clothes inside out
Short answer: Yes, for anything coloured and anything with a print. It is the outside that rubs against the drum, and...
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Should you wash new clothes before wearing them
Short answer: Yes. A first wash removes residue from production and transport, and it also shows whether the colour b...
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Can you hand wash everything
Short answer: Yes, hand washing is gentler than any machine. On the other hand it takes longer, and a garment rarely ...
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Can you iron bamboo viscose
Short answer: Yes, but on low heat and ideally while the fabric is slightly damp. High heat can leave shiny marks on ...
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Can you tumble dry bamboo viscose
Short answer: Yes, but on low heat and only when needed. Tumble drying wears the fibres more than any other step in t...
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What temperature should you wash at
Short answer: Forty degrees covers almost all everyday clothing. Thirty is enough for lightly soiled clothes, and six...
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How long does a T-shirt last
Short answer: A T-shirt usually lasts two to three years if it is washed at forty degrees and air dried. The colour f...
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How long does a pair of knickers last
Short answer: A pair of briefs usually lasts one to two years with normal use. It is the elastic in the waistband and...
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How long does a pair of socks last
Short answer: A pair of socks worn once a week usually lasts one to two years. Worn daily, the lifespan is closer to ...
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How often should you wash sweatpants
Short answer: Sweatpants last three to five wears if you wear them at home and not for exercise. If you have been act...
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