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Is Fabric Softener Bad For You (or your clothes)?

Is Fabric Softener Bad For You (or your clothes)?

Most people add fabric softener to the wash whenever doing laundry. It’s usually a habit that was picked up many...
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Is Fabric Softener Bad For Your Washing Machine?

Is Fabric Softener Bad For Your Washing Machine?

We have been almost brainwashed over the years to use a fabric softener when washing our clothes. But recently there...
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What Temperature Is Considered A “Hot Wash”?

What Temperature Is Considered A “Hot Wash”?

On washing machines a hot wash is a wash of 60 degrees C or above. When laundry day comes, most...
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Does Fabric Conditioner Clean Clothes? (what does it do)

Does Fabric Conditioner Clean Clothes? (what does it do)

We pretty much rely on our washing machines nowadays to get our clothes looking and feeling clean and fresh. Sometimes,...
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Which Fabrics Should You Hand Wash? (& how to do it)

Which Fabrics Should You Hand Wash? (& how to do it)

When it comes to doing laundry, it’s convenient to throw everything into the washing machine, turn it on and forget...
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Can You Wash Clothes With Just Water? (here’s how)

Can You Wash Clothes With Just Water? (here’s how)

It is possible to wash clothes using just water with no detergent, but it’s not always effective. There could be...
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Which Washing Machine Temperature Kills Bacteria?

Which Washing Machine Temperature Kills Bacteria?

Washing laundry that’s full of germs and bacteria can result in the washing machine becoming a breeding ground. Up until...
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What Temperature Is Considered A “Warm Wash”?

What Temperature Is Considered A “Warm Wash”?

Most of us have become converted to the 30 degree wash cycle because with the introduction of modern detergents we...
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What Temperature Do Colours Run At? (the full guide)

What Temperature Do Colours Run At? (the full guide)

It is safe to assume that to prevent colours from running, you need to use a cold or cool wash...
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What Temperature Is Best To Wash Cotton At? (& how to dry it)

What Temperature Is Best To Wash Cotton At? (& how to dry it)

People have been wearing clothes made from cotton for many years, and for good reason, it’s soft and as it...
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What Temperature Is Best To Wash Newborn Clothes At?

What Temperature Is Best To Wash Newborn Clothes At?

The short answer is the lowest temperature possible, but there’s way more to it than that. In this article we...
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Is A 15 Minute Wash Cycle Enough To Clean Clothes? (when & how to use it)

Is A 15 Minute Wash Cycle Enough To Clean Clothes? (when & how to use it)

The quick wash cycle is generally the fastest wash cycle on an automatic washing machine. It is enough to wash...
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What Temperature Is Best To Wash Black Clothes At? (& how to stop them fading)

What Temperature Is Best To Wash Black Clothes At? (& how to stop them fading)

Whilst it’s important to get whites, white, it’s just as important to keep black and dark coloured clothing as close...
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What Temperature Is Best To Wash White Clothes At?

What Temperature Is Best To Wash White Clothes At?

Keeping white clothes white can be challenging especially if you wash them at the wrong temperature. This is made even...
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Is 40 Degrees A “Cold Wash”? (when & how to use it)

Is 40 Degrees A “Cold Wash”? (when & how to use it)

The short answer is no, a 40 degree wash cycle is not a cold wash. It is generally considered as...
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Is 20 Degrees A “Cold Wash”? (when & how to use it)

Is 20 Degrees A “Cold Wash”? (when & how to use it)

 Many washing machine manufacturers consider 30 degrees to be a cold wash. This means that 20 degrees is definitely a...
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What Temperature Is Best To Wash Clothes At? (& when to use each)

What Temperature Is Best To Wash Clothes At? (& when to use each)

There are so many options now when it comes to using the washing machine. With so many programmes, cycles and...
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What Temperature Do You Wash Net Curtains At? (& how to dry them after)

What Temperature Do You Wash Net Curtains At? (& how to dry them after)

You’d be surprised at just how much dirt gets absorbed by net curtains. After just a few weeks nets can...
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Is It Better To Wash At 60 Or 40C? (with examples)

Is It Better To Wash At 60 Or 40C? (with examples)

One way we can reduce our energy bills and our carbon footprint is by reducing the temperature that we wash...
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Is It Better To Wash At 30 Or 40C? (with examples)

Is It Better To Wash At 30 Or 40C? (with examples)

With so many wash programmes on modern washing machines, deciding which setting to use can be difficult. Even more confusing...
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