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Laundry & Ironing Advice
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• Separate your washing into piles. Close zips, check pockets for tissues, pens etc.
• Always check garment washing instruction labels for the correct washing temperature.
• To save on electricity when weather permits, dry your washing outside.
• To remove soap residue from flannels soak them in a solution of vinegar and water before washing.
• To keep your washing machine clean occasionally put a cupful of vinegar or soda crystals into the soap powder drawer and run your machine empty
• When hand washing it is sometimes hard to remove all the soap suds when rinsing the clothes, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the final rinsing water, this will remove the soap residue.
Ironing:
• Iron dark coloured garments inside out.
• Don't forget that the lining in garments needs a lower temperature.
• When pressing garments hang them to air before putting them away.
• If you don't have a sleeve board, insert a rolled-up towel into the cuff end of sleeves so they can be pressed without leaving creases. You can make your own sleeve board from a cardboard tube covered with soft fabric.
Tumble Drier sheets:
Alternative uses:
• Used or new drier sheets are great on any surface where you want to eliminate static.
• Place used or new sheets in your drawers, or tie one over the hanging pole in your wardrobe.
• Place one in the bottom of your laundry basket to keep washing smelling sweet.
• Place one in your trainers or shoes to make them smell better!
• Put inside suitcases, before storing, to keep any musky smells away.
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| | Cleaning Hints and Tips Disclaimer
The hints and tips published on this site have been gathered from many different sources. All information is provided in good faith on a ‘as is’ basis. The information is intended for your general guidance only and the reader accepts full responsibility for its use. We cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any personal or property damage caused by the use of this information. Any treatments should always be tested on an inconspicuous area first, to ensure colourfastness and suitability, before treating the exposed area. |
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