Posts tagged as clothes

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9 washing dogmas

1. Sort properly. Both by temperature (the clothing should be washed at the temperature stated on the care label) and by colour (dark, light and multi-coloured clothing should be washed separately). 2. Minimise the wash pile. Why pack clothes...

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Garment treatment from satin to suits

Can silk be washed together with linen? Can lingerie go in the hot water wash? Can matted wool be saved? Help, who can save you? The following helpful text can. How to avoid pilling on your angora sweater: Rock...

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The handkerchief trick and other washing tips

How much detergent do I really need? What’s the environmental impact of using the boiling water cycle with an extra rinse? A routined laundress could answer these questions for you but if you are having a hard time finding...

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How to properly wash and dry a down jacket?

When it comes to lightweight natural warmth, down is the best. But like some other natural insulation materials, it needs a bit of extra care to ensure it stays in perfect condition and doesn’t lose any of its great...

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Once a week, once a month or once in a while?

Have you ever wondered how often you should do your laundry? How often you should wash your clothes or other fabrics? It all depends on the items you want to wash and how stained they are. Read the following...

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Tumble drying dos and don’ts

To tumble dry or to air dry? We suggest a combination of both. While air drying does take more time, it’s sometimes the best way to dry some delicate items. On the other hand, tumble drying will save you...

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Short guide to a perfectly organized closet

A messy closet can completely ruin your morning. Finding something to wear among the piles of clothes when you’re already late and stressed can take the morning from great to disaster in a matter of minutes. So a clean...

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Let’s make laundry simple. A beginner’s guide to clean laundry.

Doing laundry for the first time can seem like a daunting task. You definitely don’t want to end up with pink shirts or shrunk sweaters. So we’ve asked our experts to put together this simple guide that will turn...

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Cool clothes, cool summer

Sunny summer days are just calling us to spend as much time as possible outdoors. But how do you stay cool in the heat? It all depends on the fabrics you wear. Cotton: The most widely used natural fiber...