Category: How To’s

Tumble Dryer Not Blowing Hot Air? (here’s why & how to fix)

Tumble Dryer Not Blowing Hot Air? (here’s why & how to fix)

If the drum on your tumble dryer is spinning but it doesn’t produce any hot air, keep reading. In this...
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Tumble Dryer Not Starting? (here’s why & how to fix)

Tumble Dryer Not Starting? (here’s why & how to fix)

If your tumble dryer won’t start once you’ve loaded your laundry into it, don’t panic. This is a fairly common...
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Tumble Dryer Not Drying (why clothes are still damp & how to fix)

Tumble Dryer Not Drying (why clothes are still damp & how to fix)

If your clothes are still damp after running a drying cycle don’t worry. Because we have found 9 easy fixes...
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Tumble Dryer Not Spinning? (why it stopped turning & how to fix)

Tumble Dryer Not Spinning? (why it stopped turning & how to fix)

If your tumble dryer is heating up but not spinning, don’t panic, it’s quite a common problem. There are several...
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How To Make A Portable Air Conditioner Quieter (do this for less noise)

How To Make A Portable Air Conditioner Quieter (do this for less noise)

If your portable air conditioner is making so much noise that it’s distracting you, you need to do something about...
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How To Make A Portable Air Conditioner More Efficient (easy tips)

How To Make A Portable Air Conditioner More Efficient (easy tips)

If you own a portable air conditioner and you’re finding that it doesn’t run as efficiently as it used to,...
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Can You Tumble Dry Burlap? (this is what it’ll do to hessian)

Can You Tumble Dry Burlap? (this is what it’ll do to hessian)

Burlap or hessian as it is also known is a natural fabric which is often made from the fibes of...
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Can You Tumble Dry A Tie? (what the experts say)

Can You Tumble Dry A Tie? (what the experts say)

All of the experts agree that ties should never be tumble dried. That’s all ties whether they’re; Silk, wool, Linen,...
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Can You Tumble Dry Shirts With Prints? (is it safe or will it damage it)

Can You Tumble Dry Shirts With Prints? (is it safe or will it damage it)

There are so many printed T-shirts available now, all made by different companies. If you’re reading this article then you...
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Can You Tumble Dry Thermals? (check this first)

Can You Tumble Dry Thermals? (check this first)

There are several manufacturers of thermal clothing all using different materials. Some say it’s OK to machine wash and tumble...
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Can You Tumble Dry Blackout Curtains? (is it safe or will it damage them)

Can You Tumble Dry Blackout Curtains? (is it safe or will it damage them)

There are different makes and types of blackout curtains all with different care instructions.  Some will be dry clean only,...
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Can You Tumble Dry A Wetsuit? (is it safe or will it damage it)

Can You Tumble Dry A Wetsuit? (is it safe or will it damage it)

The short answer is NO, you cannot put a wetsuit in a tumble dryer.  Putting a wetsuit in a tumble...
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Can You Tumble Dry Ski Jackets? (is it safe or will it damage it)

Can You Tumble Dry Ski Jackets? (is it safe or will it damage it)

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question because it depends on the materials used to make the ski jacket....
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Can You Tumble Dry A Baseball Hat? (is it safe or will it damage it)

Can You Tumble Dry A Baseball Hat? (is it safe or will it damage it)

You should never tumble dry a baseball hat unless you want it to shrink or become damaged. The heat and...
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Can You Tumble Dry A Tent? (expert advice)

Can You Tumble Dry A Tent? (expert advice)

YOU SHOULD NEVER TUMBLE DRY A TENT. Tents might be designed to withstand the rigours of outdoors living.  Including high...
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Can You Tumble Dry Mink Blankets? (this is what happens)

Can You Tumble Dry Mink Blankets? (this is what happens)

Top quality mink blankets are made in Korea and are made from the synthetic man-made material acrylic and can be...
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Can You Tumble Dry Sheepskin? (what to expect)

Can You Tumble Dry Sheepskin? (what to expect)

The experts disagree on how to care for sheepskin products which is why we recommend consulting the care label that...
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Can You Tumble Dry Elastane? (what you need to know)

Can You Tumble Dry Elastane? (what you need to know)

You should always check the care label but in the absence of a wash care label we recommend not tumble...
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Can You Tumble Dry Velour? (what the experts say)

Can You Tumble Dry Velour? (what the experts say)

In many cases velour can be dried in a tumble dryer but only ever on the no heat setting to...
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Can You Tumble Dry Rayon? (what you need to know)

Can You Tumble Dry Rayon? (what you need to know)

Rayon is a delicate fabric and should never be tumble dried and shouldn’t be washed in a washing machine either....
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