How To Wash Towels And At What Temperature

Our towels are a basic essential of every life, meaning they are used frequently, which in turn means they accumulate dirt, grease and bacteria. It’s vital that we understand how best to wash them in order to retain their softness and absorbency and to prolong their lives. So, here is a guide to that process, …

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How Often Should You Change Your Mattress?

Quality sleep is a cornerstone of a healthy life. We all know how disrupted we can feel in body and mind if our sleep is disturbed and a good mattress is an important contributory factor to that. An old or damaged mattress, even one that has served us well, can become a problem if we …

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What Is Tog On A Duvet

And What Is Best For Summer Or Winter? A comfortable night’s sleep is dependent upon a number of factors, but temperature is an important one. So, choosing the right duvet is crucial. Whether you are sweltering on a summer night or huddled up as a winter wind buffets your windows, understanding your tog is what …

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Is It Better To Sleep Without A Pillow?

The factors behind whether or not you get a good night’s sleep are many and varied, as well as being distinctively personal. Many can’t imagine sleeping without a pillow, though some argue that it is a more natural and healthy way of sleeping. So, do we need a pillow? SLEEP POSTURE The position in which …

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How To Keep Towels Soft

Soft, warm, fluffy towels are one of the joys of life – stepping out of the bath or shower and wrapping oneself around in a cocoon of fresh and fragrant  loveliness. But, over time, towels lose their softness and can become brittle, rough and less absorbent. This is usually cause by the residue of minerals, …

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How To Make a Cushion Cover With a Zip

Making a cushion cover can be fun, making good use of leftover fabric, giving a new look to your décor and brightening up your room. Cushions covers with zips are great, allowing for easy removal of the cover for washing. So, here’s how to make a cushion cover with a zip. MATERIALS METHOD Step 1. …

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How to Wash Pillows in a Washing Machine

It is easy to overlook our pillows when it comes to washing our bedding. We wash the pillow case, but can forget that the pillow too needs cleaning. They attract dust mites and collect the dead skin that has rubbed off our faces while we sleep, so it is important that we keep them clean …

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What Is a Lint-Free Cloth?

INTRODUCTION Over the years, some tools and cleaning aids have become defined as essential in particular areas of work or household chores. From polishing your car to carpentry, electronics to photography, even laboratory work, the lint-free cloth has become an essential item. But, even though many of us use one, few of us perhaps understand …

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How To Match Cushions To a Sofa

Matching your cushions to the rest of your interior décor can seem a daunting task to some. Choosing the right material, colour and pattern has an artistic dimension to it that we don’t all possess. So, here are a few hints to help you in this task. The first step is to grasp the theory …

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