When you place clothes in your dryer and turn it on you expect to hear the gentle thump, thump, thump of the clothes tumbling. But rather than hearing the sound of clothes tumbling, all you hear is the hum of the dryer’s motor – something’s not right. Your dryer’s drum tumbles clothes in order to […]
How To Care For Your Favorite Team Jersey
December 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
You are a diehard fan. You know all the statistics about every player on your favorite team. You go to every game you can get to, even if it means you have to cross six states to cheer on your boys to victory. You have a room in your house devoted to the team, festooned […]
How To Prevent Clothes Dryer Fires
December 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Few people realize the importance of dryer safety. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an estimated annual 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 10 injuries caused by dryer fire. Several hundred people a year are also subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning from improper dryer safety measures. The financial costs come to nearly […]
How Much Should Be in Your Laundry?
December 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Most people just dump in what they can in a washing machine after sorting their clothes. This shouldn’t be the case if you want your laundry washed the best way. Also, loading too much clothes in one go can shorten your washing machine’s lifespan. Below are some tips that may give you some idea as […]
Tips To Get That Perfect Wash
November 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The secret to that perfect wash has always never been a secret but rather something that most of us simply overlook. Here are some tips that may help you remind of the little things before, during and after washing day. Read the labels. The tags you find in those shirts have a purpose. Most of […]
When To Add Bleach
November 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Stains are the number one reason why we mainly add bleach to our clothes, especially the whites. This is because bleach contains Hypochloric acid, which acts as a very strong oxidizer. It works by oxidizing dye agents in the stains so that they become colorless. Therefore adding bleach to colored clothes and darks are definitely […]
What to Expect on Your First Laundry Service
November 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Laundry services have become a popular commodity especially for those who don’t have the time or desire to do it. So, you’ve finally decided to try your first laundry service. Not sure what to expect? Here are some tips for your first drop-off laundry service. Sorting Sorting is not that necessary as most companies include […]
How To Clean A Washing Machine
October 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
To clean your washing machine you’ll basically run it on empty on a hot wash, adding one of the above-mentioned ingredients. Bleach works well to sanitize as well as removing stain-causing rust. A cup of vinegar (mixed 3:1 with water) or a cup or two of pure lemon/lime juice will work to sanitise the washing machine tub and eradicate […]
Got A Stuck Washer Door?
October 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A stuck washer door is often a problem most commonly found in front loaders. Since top loaders don’t need to lock their doors to keep the water inside. Front loading washing machines, however, need to stay tightly locked and sealed during operation, unless liters of (potentially very hot) water spill out across your laundry like a […]
Washer Woes
October 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Washing your clothes in cold water is great if you have cold-water detergent, but regular detergent is designed to work best with warm or hot water. If the water temperature of your washing machine is not properly regulated your clothes may not be getting as clean as they should. Understanding how your washing machine regulates […]
