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White T-shirts and how they stay white
Short answer: White turns grey from colour transferred by other laundry and yellow from sweat and deodorant, and thes...
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Why clothes feel different after the first wash
Short answer: Two things happen in the first wash. The finish from manufacturing washes out, and the fibres contract ...
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Laundry that does not come clean and what causes it
Short answer: When laundry does not come out clean, one of four things is usually wrong. The machine is too full, the...
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Washing bamboo clothing and what happens to the colours
Short answer: Colours fade because of three things: heat, sunlight and mechanical wear on the surface. Detergent matt...
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How to wash new clothes the first time
Short answer: Wash new clothes before you wear them. A first wash removes residue from manufacturing and transport an...
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Bamboo clothing and the tumble dryer and what actually happens
Short answer: Three things happen at once in a tumble dryer. The fabric shrinks, the elastic breaks down, and the fib...
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Bamboo clothing and ironing and when it is necessary
Short answer: Bamboo viscose rarely needs ironing. If you hang the item up while it is damp, the weight of the water ...
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Bamboo towels and why they lose their absorbency
Short answer: A towel that does not absorb has developed a film on its fibres. Fabric softener is the most common cau...
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How to sort laundry so nothing is ruined
Short answer: Sort by colour, temperature and hardness. Hard clothes with zips and Velcro damage soft clothes, and th...
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Why clothes smell even after washing
Short answer: Either the smell is in the washing machine, or fabric softener and soap residue are trapping odours in ...
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How to wash clothes in a sink while travelling
Short answer: Lukewarm water, a little soap, ten minutes of soaking and a thorough rinse are enough. Then roll the it...
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Laundry symbols explained and what the numbers mean
Short answer: The washtub with a number shows the highest temperature the fabric can take. One line underneath means ...
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