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Can you use vinegar in the washing machine
Short answer: Yes, in small amounts ordinary household vinegar can go in the softener compartment instead of fabric s...
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Can you wash bedding at 30 degrees
Short answer: Yes, you can, and modern detergents do a good job at low temperatures. For everyday use, 30 or 40 degre...
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Can you wash bamboo together with jeans
Short answer: You can, but it is not ideal. Jeans are heavy, have metal buttons and zips and often release dye, so ba...
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Drying clothes outdoors in summer
Short answer: In summer, washing can dry outside in a few hours, which saves both electricity and time. Sun and wind ...
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Drying clothes indoors in winter
Short answer: In winter most people dry their clothes indoors, and it takes a little planning. The moisture from the ...
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The utility room and the laundry
Short answer: The utility room is where laundry gets sorted, washed and dried. With a regular routine, the right temp...
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The myth that clothes must be washed after every wear
Short answer: Not every garment needs washing after a single day. Underwear and socks should go in the wash each time...
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The myth that new clothes must be washed at 60 degrees
Short answer: New clothes do not need a 60 degree wash to get clean. A wash at 30 or 40 degrees removes excess dye an...
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Hand washing or machine washing
Short answer: Machine washing at 30 to 40 degrees on a gentle programme is usually enough for clothes made of viscose...
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Clothes for a month with little washing
Short answer: If you want to wash less, it comes down to airing, changing and choosing clothes that cope with being w...
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Clothes for a week with wash day on Sunday
Short answer: If you only wash on Sundays, your clothes must last seven days with a sensible rotation. Plan around wh...
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Clothes for a week without a washing machine
Short answer: When the washing machine is out of action for a week, it comes down to planning, airing and hand washin...
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