Category: Washing Machine Maintenance
Do You Need a New Clothes Dryer?
A clothes dryer is not the most common household appliance across the world, but when you go from not having one to having one, it is a game changer. It is nearly impossible to go back! A clothes dryer takes moisture from clothes directly outside where it belongs rather than letting it humidify your home. …
Is It Bad to Leave Clothes in the Washer?
Doing laundry is a chore for many, but there are reasons you should not put it off, especially when it is mid-cycle. If you have left your wet clothes in the laundry long enough, the worst-case scenario would be that you have to replace part of your wardrobe. However, that is not likely. Take care, …
Energy-Saving Laundry Tips
One of the most dreaded household chores is doing laundry. If you are conscious about your energy consumption, did you know there are numerous ways to save electricity and water through your laundry washing habits? These energy-saving laundry tips will help you wash and dry your clothes smarter. Energy-Saving Laundry Tips: Saving You Money and …
How to Sort Laundry for Washing
Is it necessary to sort laundry for washing? Many of us just load in the whole basket of clothes and call it a day. There are indeed instances where it is well worth separating your laundry; not doing so could lead to contamination, uncomfortable fabrics, and clothes bleeding onto other clothes. All in all, it …
How to Use a Clothes Dryer the Right Way
When it comes to home appliances, the washer and dryer are likely the most wanted, non-essential ones out there (perhaps tied with the dishwasher). Of course, people can do without them, but they make life so much easier. Without your own washer and dryer, you have to take everything to the laundromat, pay for each …
How Does Fabric Softener Affect the Washing Machine?
Fabric softener is one of the items that make our clothing feel luxurious. It makes clean laundry feel soft and fresh to the touch. Without it, your clothing could feel stiff and coarse. However, there is much dissent over the benefits of fabric softener, especially pertaining to your washing machine’s health. How does fabric softener …
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Cleaning Shoes in the Washing Machine
After a while, shoes get dirty. You don’t have to live with filthy shoes! They can clean and look like new with a simple cleaning. The way you clean your shoes depends on the type of shoes you have, but some can be laundered in the washing machine. If yours apply, here are the simple …
Should You Separate Lights and Darks?
Doing laundry is more than just washing clothes. It may seem like a simple, mundane chore, but there is much more to it. One can look at it as a science and even an art. A raging debate that has lasted years within the clothes washing category is exactly how to wash clothes, namely whether …
How to Reduce Pilling on Clothing
Pilling is the process of balls of lint that form on fabric over time. These lint balls are called “pills.” It can give an unsightly appearance to an otherwise smart sweater. Pilling is a natural process, but one can slow it by practicing the following tips below. The Main Cause of Pilling Pilling comes about …