Washing Machine Health Concerns

Over the years, across a number of articles, we have looked at and tried to address people’s concerns about smelly washing machines causing health problems, specifically skin irritation, and it’s a topic we’ve continued to investigate. For a long time, we’ve seen people being advised, whe…

Washing Machine Not Cleaning

All too often we see people having issues and stating that their washing machine isn’t cleaning properly, not washing right, not removing dirt and so on but, is it the washing machine that’s the problem? For some people, we hate to break it to them but your washing machine is a dumb machine that …

Do You Need Fabric Conditioner?

We explain the pros and cons of using fabric softener in your washing machine This is a topic we’ve avoided for a number of years because it can become a bit of a heated debate in some quarters with some people loving the fabric conditioner and others saying that it is an unnecessary additi…

Things You Shouldn’t Put In Your Fridge

It really common to open someone’s fridge and see a raft of things that, really shouldn’t be in there. This all the more so on large fridges and American style side by side fridge freezers. Thing is, a lot of people could get a lot more space freed up in their fridges if they didn&rsq…

Cleaning Electric Hobs

  Electric Hob Cleaning Cleaning your hob the right way so it looks better for longer and lasts When we refer to “electric hobs” what we mean is the more traditional type of hob on a cooker, built in hob or range cooker but one that is not a ceramic glass type hob top. Hopefully the…

Washing Machine Quick Use Guide

  Washing Machine Use Guide Checklist of do’s and don’t with your washing machine   This is a quick explanation of use with links to more in-depth explanations if you need them.  You will find us advising you to avoid some of the features that washing machines are often sold w…

Tumble Dryer Safety Tips

  Tumble Dryer Safety How to stay safe using a dryer and prevent fire risks   In light of the recent events surrounding the safety of tumble dryer we thought we’d get together a simple guide to make sure you stay safe when using your dryer. We are deliberately keeping this br…

How To Save Money On Soap Powder

  Save Cash On Detergents Most people waste lots of money on dtergents, here’s how to be smart and save big   There are two main schools of thought on detergent use, both seem completely contradictory to each other, one from detergent manufacturers and the other from washing machin…

Smelly Waste Disposal And How To Clean It

  Smelly Waste Disposal Unit Waste disposal units can be smelly things, here’s how to prevent the odours   As most people who have a decent food or garbage disposal unit will tell you they’re great things. They get rid of all those smelly food scraps, peelings, tea bags and all man…

Bad Smells From Ovens And Cookers

  Smelly Ovens & Cookers If your oven or cooker smells bad, here’s the causes and the solutions We will often be asked about bad smells or odours from most appliances but one that’s really hard to pin down and tell a customer is when we encounter a smelly oven or cooker. The thing o…