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A tea stain on light fabric
Short answer: Rinse the stain cold from the inside straight away. Tea contains tannin, which binds to the fibre as it...
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A coffee stain on light fabric
Short answer: Rinse the stain with cold water straight away, from the inside. Then apply a little liquid detergent an...
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An iron against a steamer on the same shirt
Short answer: The iron gives sharp edges and a perfectly flat surface, while the steamer removes wrinkles faster and ...
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Hand washing against the machine on the same item
Short answer: The machine washes more evenly and rinses better, while hand washing is gentler on the fabric. Most peo...
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Vinegar against fabric softener
Short answer: Vinegar removes soap residue and leaves no film. Fabric softener leaves a film that feels soft but hold...
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Liquid detergent against powder on coloured clothes
Short answer: Liquid detergent is best for coloured laundry, because it contains no bleach. Powder with bleach can ma...
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Thirty against forty degrees on the same garment
Short answer: Thirty degrees handles ordinary everyday dirt and uses less electricity. Forty degrees removes grease a...
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Tumble dryer against washing line on the same garment
Short answer: The tumble dryer is faster and makes terry softer. The washing line costs no electricity and wears less...
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Why fabric softener can be dropped entirely
Short answer: Fabric softener leaves a film of fatty substances on the fibres. It makes the fabric feel smooth, but i...
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Differences between detergents
Short answer: Powder, liquid and tablets do much the same job. The difference lies in whether there is bleach in them...
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Detergent dosage and what goes down the drain
Short answer: Dose according to your water hardness and the amount of laundry. Too much detergent is not rinsed out a...
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One full load rather than two half ones
Short answer: A half-empty machine uses almost as much water and power as a full one. Two half loads therefore cost n...
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