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Which stain remover to keep at home
Short answer: Three things cover almost every stain at home: liquid dish soap for grease, cold water for protein and ...
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Line drying outdoors
Short answer: Drying outdoors is gentle and free, but direct sun fades colors over time. Hang dark and colored clothe...
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Quick cycle or long cycle
Short answer: For lightly soiled clothes, a short program at 30 to 40 degrees is enough. Long programs use more time ...
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Should new clothes be washed before first wear
Short answer: Yes. New clothing can contain residue from dyeing, finishing and transport. A wash removes most of it a...
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Ironing bamboo clothing without ruining the surface
Short answer: Iron on low heat and ideally while the fabric is still slightly damp. High heat makes bamboo viscose sh...
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Sorting laundry when a lot of it is bamboo
Short answer: Sort by colour and by weight. Heavy towels and jeans wear on thin bamboo viscose, even when the tempera...
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The care label at the neck and what the symbols mean
Short answer: The tub with a number is the maximum temperature, the triangle is about bleaching, the square is about ...
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Hand washing the items that cannot go in the machine
Short answer: Lukewarm water, mild detergent, ten minutes of soaking and thorough rinsing. Press the water out with a...
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When the machine gives your laundry a smell
Short answer: Run an empty cycle at 90 degrees with a splash of vinegar, wipe the seal dry and leave the door open. T...
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Vinegar and bicarbonate in the wash, what works and what does not
Short answer: Vinegar can remove soap residue and odours in the machine. Baking soda helps against odours in the fabr...
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When a laundry bag actually makes a difference
Short answer: Use a laundry bag for bras, tights and anything with hooks or long straps. It stops items from tangling...
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How often each item actually needs washing
Short answer: Underwear and socks after every wear, t-shirts after one to two wears, sweatshirts after three to five....
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