When I was recently asked what I would like to review for Brabantia I immediately knew and suggested their new Portable Laundry Bag and an ironing table cover; they went one better though and offered me a their new Pink Santini Ironing Table!
Having owned a Brabantia ironing board for the last 20 years I was extremely impressed that it was only in the last 6 months that the cover started to fray and before you ask yes I do use it and there are four of us to iron for!
So what are the positives of the Brabantia Pink Santini Ironing Table?
- Well this ironing table is extra wide unlike my old one and is therefore marvellous for ironing large items and significantly speeds up the process. Stopping to re-arrange your ironing every few sweeps really is time consuming! So I’d say this ironing table is ideal for a family’s bulk ironing.
- There is a transport lock which keeps the board folded shut for safety when not in use which my old board did not have.
- The height is adjustable to 4 settings – 77 – 96cm so should cater for most people’s needs.
- The cover is 100% cotton with a resilient foam/viscose underlay so no risk of static.
- The platform for the iron can hold up to 7kg so if you have a steam unit it’s ideal, I just have a normal steam iron but prefer a solid base to work with but the Pink Santini comes in a version with a steam iron holder with a hole in it too.
- Best of all the ironing table comes with a 10 year guarantee but if my last one is anything to go by it should last an awful lot longer!
Were there any negatives?
- I would say this ironing table is not be suitable for the elderly or anyone with back problems as it is heavier than a standard sized one.
- Personally I like to sit while I’m ironing and this table didn’t go quite as low as my old table (about 1” difference) but I’m probably on my own on that one! STOP PRESS: since writing this post, with a change of chair to a firm one I can iron comfortably sitting down so I’m happy again:-)
So what are the positives of the Brabantia Portable Laundry Bag?
- It comes in five colours to fit in with your home: Lipstick Red, Caribbean Blue, Pansy Purple, Lemon Yellow and Grey.
- A large capacity of 50 litres.
- Is easy to load up with washing through the wide magnetic hoops which fold over each other to form the opening.
- Once the bag is full just unfold the hoops and you have a carrying handle to transport your washing to the washing machine.
- The bag is so stylish that I would also use it in place of an ironing basket as it doesn’t make your room look like a Chinese laundry.
- The laundry bag is made of a woven man made material which feels really robust so shouldn’t rip or tear with normal use.
- The bag is supported by 2 wooden dowels inside so unlike my previous pop up style laundry bags this should last a lot longer as the wires always end up poking through and having to be binned!
- There is a 2 year guarantee but again I’m sure it will last longer.
What were the negatives:
- The only thing that irked me were the smiling models walking around with the Portable Laundry Bag on their shoulders. I tried this in the line of duty and believe me, you wouldn’t want to do that with any laundry in it as the wires are very unforgiving on your shoulder bone and I quickly removed it before doing any damage. I’ll put this down to a photographer who didn’t like the look of the models holding the bag but that really is the only way you would transport it!
So now I’ve told you what I think, how would you like to win your own Brabantia Pink Santini Ironing Table and Portable Laundry Bag? Brabantia have kindly offered this as a prize to my readers so all you have to do is tell me any laundry related tips you have! Share your ironing technique, stain removal tips etc so we can all learn.
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NB: Many thanks to Brabantia for giving me the Ironing Table and Portable Laundry Bag to review and give away. All opinions are my own and I was not paid for this post.
Jitender Kamat
Awesome Ironing Table. But anyone know where to buy ?
Camilla
I’d go to Brabantia’s website!
Sue Brett
On a hot day iron at the patio doors or outside
Rebecca Lis
Dont save all your washing up,
eve murphy
My laundry tip is to always add a little fabric softener. It does wonders for a fresh smell after washing. In order to find a smell that I like best, I open the bottles in the store and sniff to see if I’m ok with the smell before I buy it.
Carol
Don’t use the amounts they say on the washing powder package. You can use half of that. A washing machine repair man told me this years ago. The amounts they talk about clog up the machine
Hannah Whitling
Do it regularly so it doesn’t pile up and become a huge amount thats hard to get on top of. As soon as theres enough for a load, get it on, then on the line asap, and folded/ironed. It save a lot of hassle of have masses of washing that seems never ending.
Also, shake things out once out of the washer, and hang as straight as possible on the line/airer or whatever, and straighten things up once hanging. Fold neatly and put away, and if using a tumble, fold while still warm, and it helps things stay pretty straight. Its saved me having to do too much ironing, especially when I’m going through a bad time health wise, and makes a big difference.
Catherine Rowe
Oh I am in dire need of a new ironing board as my one flexes constantly making it near unusable. My tip is taking the washing out straight away then shake the creases out carefully before hanging carefully.
Christine Bray
Drop your ironing board to hip level to ease the strain on your arms!
Fiona Montgomery
Liquid detergent better – all dissolved
Fiona Montgomery
Wider would be handy
Caroline James
My laundry tip is to get someone else to do it! Only joking, have 2 washing baskets – one for darks, one for lights. It just means you don’t have to sort before you put a wash on.
Valerie Kaseram
Use a colour catcher 🙂
Robert Sims
Don’t leave banknotes in your pockets, you’ll get done for money laundering.
Robert Sims
Never leave any banknotes in your pockets, you’ll get done for money laundering!
Debi Gillard
Give washing a good shake before hanging out to dry (saves ironing)
DENISE WILDEN
Always fold the clothes after tumble drying them saves a lot of time ironing.
lois levy
let my partner do the washing then he gets the blame for the pink knickers shirts and pillowcases !!!!!!!!
Helen Atkins
All ways keep on top of the ironing, can be very daunting if you don’t.
adrian price
get someone else to do it!
angie pickering
I have a rule that I never iron for longer than half an hour, I prioritise and everything gets done eventually. This way I never put it off and don’t end up with a mountain of clothes !
Janice Smith
Don’t let it build up – do it every day
Annette Hanley
I always pair up the socks before i wash them.
Joanne Kelly
Always check the wash just before you put it on. I cannot tell you how many times I have pulled out freshly washed clothes that are covered in fluff or a leaked pen or torn from something sharp. My kiddies seem to have a penchant for putting things in the machine!
Joanne Blunt
Iron clothes when still slightly damp and it’ll be far easier
Diane Wareing
Add net curtain whitener to your white wash and you whites will be bright white 🙂
LEAH SULLIVAN
I swear by Vanish for stains… it’s so good! 🙂
@Morrighani
Get someone else to do it
Jennifer Turnbull
When washing towels add a quarter cup of white vinegar to the rinse instead of conditioner. After a few washes using this method it helps to get rid of the build up of products on your towels and leaves them soft.
Bohdan Kuczynski
Always check the pockets before washing it’ll save redoing it if you’ve missed a tissue
Mary Worrall
What a jolly ironing board!
Sarah Parker
fold carefully
Chantal
Take it out of the washer and hang as soon as its done = it cuts down on creases!
Samantha Fairman
Train the kiddies from an early age to always put their laundry in the wash bin – saves walking around their bedrooms every day collecting dirty items off the floor!
Cathy O
Do your ironing straight away to avoid making ironing harder!
ericajane
Pair socks together before putting in the drum and hopefully you can keep the pair together!
Sarah Mills
Use ariel stain remover its ace
Colin Faulkner
.I always hang t shirts on coat hangers when I unload the washing machine to stop them losing shape.
Jane Middleton
wash clothes inside out to preserve colours
Alison
Hang clothes up or fold them after taking them out of the dryer for less ironing
Meryl Rees
Watch those tissues!!
Caroline Toner
Try to iron as you bring in dry from the line or tumble dry
tracy s
If you find a small greasy spot on clothing whilst ironing, before washing again try to dab a small amount of talcum powder on the spot and brush off,repeat a couple of times if needed. It usually works.
Clare Vincent-Kelly
I have sooo much washing & ironing with 2 young children it’s crazy!!!
Paula Phillips
Don’t use more than the recommended amount of washing powder or fabric conditioner as it will not work any better, using less is much better.
Trupti Dave
run an empty cycle regularly to keep machine clean
adele knight
always check pockets!
Angela Wilcox
Always always check pockets before putting it in the machine! Lost count of the amount of times my kids have said they’ve emptied pockets and I’ve checked and they haven’t
Chris Reid
Put a coloured sticker near the quick wash programme. So if anyone else in the house uses the machine you won`t end up with boiled jumpers.
emma weaver
dont let it pile up
Amber
Dry washing on the line when possible!
Karen Davey
check pockets for nails and screws if your hubby works with such items , as it can be very costly otherwise !!!!!!!!
Catherine Thorp
Make sure any Velcro is securely fastened, otherwise it will snag delicate fabrics.
ANNE ROGERS
When we had a problem with our washing machine the engineer informed me that cool washes are great for the environment but not so good for your machine as you get a build up of gunk so it’s best to do a weekly hot wash maybe towels or sheets, the occasional empty wash and also leave the door open when the machine is empty
claire fawkner
Do a load a day to keep on top of it
Sarah Redfern
Leave the washing long enough so the husband has no clothes left to wear and he will be forced to put a load of washing in himself…..lol
Lesley Bain
Fold clothes neatly immediately after drying to reduce creasing.
Jeremy Hards
If a shirt collar has little plastic stays in it remover them before ironing (should really remove them before washing but I never think abaout it).
The metal stays are OK but the plastic ones melt and make a nasty mess on the iron, ruins whatever your iron and smells vile.
Jay Hill
Turn clothes inside out before washing to keep colours strong
Georgia McAllister
Never put your brand new black vest top in the wash with you white dog’s blanket!
Janet Palmer
Pretend to be rubbish at it and get the other half to do it! There’s only so many times he’ll let his whites go pink lol
jen jackson
Do it little and often and dont let it build up
stephen holman
however tempting it is just to “iron when you need it” – dont !! set aside a few hours a week to just get the whole lot done, you’ll feel better for it and save time in the long run!
Sandra Clarke
Load the washer first thing in the morning ready to go then wait until the sun shines. With our solar panels most of our washing costs nothing and hubby is at home to switch on the washer.
Claire Appleton
Always remember to check pockets!
Luisa Lauren
Try to teach your children to put their dirty clothes in the wash basket as soon as you can, otherwise they will grow up thinking that the laundry fairy’s just come round, pick up all their dirty clothes from their rooms and somehow they appear beautifully ironed and back in their wardrobes!
Jane Paddey
My laundry tip is to empty the basket in the childrens basket daily – even if it is moving the dirty laundry into your own laundry basket – saves them leaving dirty washing on the bedroom floor to get mixed up with the clean clothes
Jo Richards
Check pockets & never mix darks and whites
Sarah Flanagan
Fold clothing as soon as it comes out of the dryer or off the washing line – makes it easier to iron!
Janice Street
I always make sure I iron one lot of washing before putting the next in the washing machine. That way you never have the ironing building up.
Jayne Mse
Invest in some Dylon Colour Catcher Sheets, You can mix all your colours in one load, Saves time and money cutting down on seperate cycles 😉
Sheila Sloan
Watch out for that red t-shirt that sneaks in and turns everything pink.
Claire Wilkinson
match socks out as soon as you take them out of dryer otherwise you will end up like me – millions of odd socks!!!
Lucy robinson
Get the washing out of the machine quickly when the cycle finishes. The clothes tend not to so creased. X
Emma Kerrigan
If washing trainers or netted clothing or clothes with gems on that you are scared will get ruined, put them inside a pillow case and tie the pillow case with a hair bobble. The pillow case will protect the items getting caught or ripped/damaged by the washing machine. The hair bobble tied around the pillow case will stop the items falling out.
Joanna Sawka
always check the pockets before washing!
Pam Lawrence
Wherever possible dry washing out in the air on a line, bring in before it is bone dry and iron immediately – this makes ironing it a little easier!
louise groves
Fabulous brand and its PINK so that makes laundry day a smiley one!!
Laura Davies
Don’t let your husband do the washing
Saran Benjamin
Take the washing out of the machine as soon as it finishes as it stops creasing
Helen Grayson
Wash on a low heat and always pre-soak tough stains.
If you have bright clothes handwash in cool water to preserve the colour x
Emma D
Always do it yourself, otherwise you’ll end up with coloured whites and and shrunken clothes!
Melanie Edjourian
I check the kids pockets before I put the clothes in the wash, its amazing what I find apart from tissues. I get stones, balls of white tac, small toys, jewellery, sweets and loads more! 😉
Melanie C
Empty every pocket before washing!! x
Vicky Robinson
Always sort your laundry out properly with their own colours & they will stay bright for much longer. I’m a bit obsessive over this & we have dark wash, white wash, dark reds/purples, pinks & light colours (not to mention floor cloths on their own hot wash!)
Karen Farr
Use greaseproof paper when ironing black clothing and it will stop those horrible shiny marks.
caroline scott
every 4 weeks run an empty wash with one cup of white vinegar in the machine to help get rid of bacteria build-up
Anne-Marie Taylor
I use my quick wash a lot for regular short use items like daily shirts, used once towels and items that really only need freshening. The short cycle and 30° temp saves energy and they get a full wash every couple of weeks.
Patricia O
My daughters and their families often drop in for one night stop overs when they are visiting us or friends who still live near us. That’s lovely but it’s a lot of bedding to wash and iron. My tip is to buy sets of sheets and duvet covers that require minimum ironing to look spruce. My treat of Egyptian cotton is a nightmare to smooth.
I actually enjoy all other ironing such as shirts and blouses because I can watch TV but still feel busy 🙂
vid ram
Iron it as soon as the cloths are dry and never put it in a ironing basket for later
mands manc (@mandsmanc)
my laundry tip is to get someone to do it for you 🙂
Sharon V.
Always check the pockets ..says me who’s had many soggy tissues out of the washing machine 🙂
Angela K Webster
Ironing is best done in front of the TV or next to the radio. It passes the time so quickly.
Lynne OConnor
If the weather isn’t up to drying outside, make sure you wash on the fastest spin speed or give it an extra spin before putting in the dryer. If you can dry outside, especially on a really hot day, turn down the spin speed.
Isabelle Smith
Get your boyfriend to do it while you relax
Joanne Pitt
Iron whilst slightly damp;
Natalia
dehumidifier is a marvelous device when you need to dry thick sweaters and down coats after the laundry. a quick dry and no musty smell.
Jennifer Carroll
My laundry tip is to check pockets!! Also to not tumble dry as that uses so much energy! Get radiator hangers instead! 🙂
Laura Kerr
Fantastic make and can withstand the test of time.
Ailie
Wash at 30 degrees as much as possible and but a machine that has a super fast wash!
Kate Cunningham
Check pockets!!!! I have washed an airline ticket, a passport and laundered money on several occasions. Tissues that lurk in pockets are the bane of my life.
Kate Bond
A clean machine = clean clothes. Run a ‘service it’ bottle through your machine once every 3 months, alternating with a full bottle of white spirit vinegar each month on a 90 degree empty wash. Don’t forget to clean the draw and rubber rim!!
sallyann Johnston
Have to separate wash baskets for light and darks saves time sorting them all out! Thats if you can train the kids and hubby to use the right baskets 🙂
Susie
Hang up items from the tumble dryer straight away to minimise creases
samantha baines
love the compititon hope i win need some help with the laundry these look great
rebecca hawkins
Turn your washer temp down still cleans but will save you money and the environment
Molly Louise
I make my own spray starch, just one tablespoon of cornflour, half a pint of water, a couple of drops of lavender essential oil, and a good shake in a spray bottle- spray my bedlinen before ironing, and have lovely crisp hotel-like sheets.
jo smith
Our ironing board has died :+( but we use a towel on the kitchen worktop for now. my tip? If this is what u do… make sure you steam clothes on their hangers after ironing – it takes the towel dints out!
elle cowan
use a net bag for all smalls, stops wires in bras getting bent or damaged and protects any motifs! and keeps socks together preventing ‘the stray sock washday triangle’ one of lifes great mysteries! <3
Sonya Ritchie
Always use ironing water in your kettle it makes your clothes smell so fresh… xx
Yvonne French
Don’t let your husband load the washing machine if you want your whites to stay white.
Rebecca Parke
My Laundry tip is to keep my husband far away from the washing machine & to always check your pockets!
melanie crumpton
invest in a decent iron
Rosemary Emery
Rubbing a little of a well known washing up brand into stains before washing works just as well as the high priced alternatives!
James
Use colour catchers…
Maggi
Turn your jeans inside out and wash in cold water. This will reduce surface abrasion and colour fading.
Priya
For stubborn stains, wet the area, apply a little detergent and put out in th sun. After sometime, wash in your usual cycle. The stain will be removed or lighten up atleast
Ursula Bingham
When washing cuddly toys, cushions, slippers or chunky jumpers always put them in a pillowcase before putting them in the machine. This way if any fluff or escaped stuffing will remain in the pillowcase and not get all over the machine or next wash.
ritah hodge
for best ironing do short spins x
Joanne Mapp
When drying towels on the line, always put them in the tumble dryer for the last 10 minutes. It ensures they are soft.
nichola crowe
Tumble drying gets out most creases
Baig
I like the Brabantia Pink Santini Ironing Table & Portable Laundry Bag
Nicky
I can’t afford to always dry clean some items, so I put them in a pillow case and put it on a cool hand wash.
Hilda Hazel Wright
My laundry tip is to be less than perfect so that the other half (who is a perfectionist) takes over the laundry completely!
zaphgb
If drying items in a tumble dryer, put them on a setting which only moderately dries the clothes leaving them easier to iron, especially shirts.
jayne underwood
I always hang coloured items inside out, helps them keep their colour that little bit longer
Mildred Watchman
When your little elfs are old enough, ask them to do one or two pieces.
Sharon Batten
thanks for the giveaway – I always grab clothes and hang them up straight away from the tumble-dryer – often no need to iron!
Kerrie McKay
My tip is to make laundry time a pleasure by listening to good music, have a glass of wine and pop a few drops of essential oil into the water so that it ejects a lovely fresh smell when you press the steam button.
Karen Harrison
Hopefully get someone else to do it – otherwise always make sure you separate out all the different temperature washes to prevent shrinkage.
sharma gaskill
Always check pockets are empty of tissue my partner is terrible for leaving tissue in is pockets and all my washing comes out with white bits on.
julie macmillan
Make your own washing powder and save a fortune 😀 x
Hannah Brittlebank
Was delicate things inside a pillowcase
Bradley
My laundry tip is to do it slowly and pace out the stages – ironing, drying, washing! And always listen to music!
Bradley
This would be perfect for uni!
Nicola Reynolds
Have seperate laundry baskets for lights and darks, that way you won’t get dark colours running into light items and ruining them!
Rebecca Shelton
never let the hubby near the washing best tip ever,
Hester McQueen
Put the washing machine on as soon as you have a full load.
Ann Robinson
Check the pockets of anything you put in the washing machine, i usually do, but you can be sure then when i forget to do it a tissue has been left in a pocket and the washing is covered in tiny white tissue bits !
Dawn Taverner
a load a day keeps the chaos away!
victoria vyse
buy a washing machine with a child lock button trust me with two boys under age of 3 it comes in very handy
victoria vyse
buy a washing machine with a child lock button on it trust me with two boys under 3 I speak from experience!
Peak Lee
To keep clothes looking their best, wash clothes inside out..
Elizabeth
Hang clothes out on the line to dry. Nothing beats laundry dried by nature. 🙂
Joy Bardell
don’t let the washing or ironing build up
Philippa
My laundry tip is add some eucalyptus oil to the wash, it makes everything smell clean, especially wools.
Mum in Meltdown
Definitely check all pockets and when not in use I always leave the door slightly open to avoid the damp musty smell building up!
san
always check the kids pockets for stones!
Alfredo Vazquez
Make sure socks are paired – i’ve lost so many in the past got a big bag full of odd ones lol
Susan Hoggett
check pockets
Charlotte
I use a stain remover on armpits of white tee shirts once a month. It helps stop the yellowing and horrid marks that can build up over time.
Great Giveaway x
yolanda davis
im a single lady so my washing machine isnt used as much these days as it was when my kids were at home. i always leave the door on the machine slightly open so it doesnt start to smell damp.
Sarahann Tonner
Always check pockets before a wash and I always use fabric conditioner – makes clothes smell fresh for so long!!
moira stewart
Great prize, I,m really in need of a new one, I,ve had mine for 34 years.
Sean Hubbard-read
Great make, in need of a new ironing board 🙂
Joanne
Do it yourself
Elaine Savage
Line drying reduces ironing needed
Joanna Sadler
Always check pockets. And remember, men can use the washing machine too!
Agata Pokutycka
segregate!
Adam Pj
Colours & Whites SEPARATE WASHES!! I now have a lot of Blue White Tshirts…. :-/
JEN LOU MACE
My tip – get someone else to do it!!! The kids do mine for their ‘allowance’ money!!
Emily P
Always double-check pockets as you put trousers in – people tend to assume they’re empty rather than phsycially check, then it’s torn up tissue galore!
hannonle
When I’m not washing, I leave the door and drawer open to dry out the machine and stop smells developing.
Michelle Clarke
I always put a very hot wash every week to keep the washing machine from smelling or getting washing powder/liquid build up in the pipes. This helps dislodge anything
sarah sutton
my laundry tip…..always leave the washing for someone else to do cant be blamed for when things go wrong lol
michelle rose
always check pockets – and keep on top of the laundry as there’s nothing worse than being faced with a huge pile of ironing.
Lisa Wilkinson
I’ve just bought some small mesh bags to put small items in such as baby socks. Means the washing machine monster doesn’t swallow them up!
Jenna Keller
Hang washing out as soon as machine has finished cycle to allow creases best chance of dropping out
Jenna Keller
Hang washing up straight away to allow creates the best chance of coming out
Sylvia Burrows
check for coins – my stepson keeps forgetting and we’ve had to call out the repairer twice this year
clariel
A lot of stains will magically disappear from clothing if left to dry in the sun – the sunlight bleaches them out! Also works wonders on cloth nappies!
Julia Gray
Washing at a low temperature saves you money and is much better for the good health of our lovely world 🙂
REBECCA TOWNSEND
Always check pockets, there is nothing worse than finding a tissue at the end of the wash
Victoria N
Make each member of the family responsible for putting their washing in the laundry bin – if its left on the floor it doesn’t get washed!
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Make use of the delay start function if you have one on yor machine. I quite often load machine up at night then have it start early in the morning so I’m ready to hang out the clothes at a convenient time. Another tip is always hang out clothes as soon as cycle has finished, means less ironing!
Bernadette Blundell
remove clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops less creses equaling less ironing
Leanne Timmins
Keep on top of it!
Barry McPhee
I hate ironing, but love this prize!
Tina Lawton
Take wet clothes out of the machine as soon as its finished!
Sophie Hedley
Check all pockets before washing!
Therese
Good music! Than I can do almost every boring chores 🙂
Jaymes Glew
Don’t ever waste money on fabric softener. If you DO need something (and you probably don’t) use white vinegar instead.
cecelia Allen
Stubborn stains can often be removed from fabrics by making a paste of bicarbonate of soda paste with a little water. Rub the paste into the stain with your finger and leave for 2-3 hours. Rinse the stain in cold water then was in the usual way.
michel
check the pockets ….
Jennifer B
Just iron the top few inches of sheets as this is the only part that might be seen 🙂
Alice Beaumont
Colour catchers are life savers
Galina V
Make sure you sort your laundry carefully (I once left a red sock with the whites, all my hubby’s shirts and underwear turned pretty pink).
hannah massingham
Spray lavender water on clothes for easier ironing and great smell
Serena La Pietra
Get organised, have a plan of which order things need to be done in to save time and energy.
marchez50
Use colour catchers
robert mills
to treat stains on white soak in the sink with a cap of miltons
Denise Johnson
Always turn your jeans inside out to help prevent colour fading.
Karen Harrison
Washing balls in with the whites – gives them a really good clean.
Jade
I love ironing, find it so relaxing but this would make it an even better ‘chore’!
Vicky11
Love the prize
Sumayya
Never leave wet washing in the machine for tomorrow, tomorrow never comes when you have kids!
Rachel
Pockets are my nemesis!!
Kat Glynn
Be extra careful washing red clothes or everything ends up pink.
Diane Carey
Always button up your duvet cover before putting in the machine. Then you don’t lose other washing inside it and it’s much easier to hang on the line
mark lawrence
wipe your washing line before hanging out clothes
KARA_70
I always iron the shirts and blouses first – it gets the boring bits out of the way!!!!
Sarah Tilley
Don’t use fabric softener with jeans, it make the fabric weak and holes appear much faster
natasha haslem
If you cannot iron a certain dress but need to be out asap, Have a shower and leave it hung up in the bathroom while the hot shower is running (While your in it so your not wasting water) and it will take the creases out. 😀
S
Don’t cram too much stuff in the washing machine, I know I’m guilty of this sometimes!
Ali Parry
follow the instryctions on the label!
saffron khan
always check pockets, so easy to miss something them.
sarah pearce
squirt stains with washing up liquid asap
pinkmignon123
With detergents being as good as they are today never wash anything above 40 degrees theres no need 40 degrees is the optimum temperature and will get everything clean and save money if you don’t use a higher temperature
Sarah Benn
Use one of those sheets that prevent colour run, just incase a stray black sock gets in with your whites.
Laura Costello
If you want it doing properly do it yourself 😉 xx
L A Young
save smaller items – such as underwear sox etc until you have a decent load to wash altogether no odd sox – honest – been doing this for a month and it works!!
Kenneth Brehaut
That is really nice.
Esme McCrubb
always iron and put away after each wash – don’t let it all pile up
Joy Dehany
rinse stains immediately and put delicate items in a pillow case secured with a hairband. Those mesh bags are useless!
Anita
Take packets of Haribos out of trouser pockets or you’ll end up with only lump of jelly!
Katie Harmer
Turn dark coloured jeans inside out before washing to stop them picking up stray fibres during washing and drying.
Philip Hall
Try to shake creases out of the clothes after washing (before drying) to make ironing a little easier
Joanne Mcgawley
Always dry laundry outside when you can ~ eliminates the need for softeners and makes ironing easier!
catherine plant
definately to check pockets especially for tissues
Hazel Rea
Spin at a lower speed, shake hard and put on hangers – really cuts down on the ironing for many items.
Steve Reddicliffe
Always fold clothes once taken off the line
Christina Wong-Curley
Don’t be lazy, do your laundry. Check the clothing tabs for the instructions – it’s there for a reason.
kerry lynn
my tip is to keep to hand whilst ironing, a squirty bottle filled with lightly fragranced water – a few drops of fabric conditioner works well. This is better for moistening stubborn creases and removing them, far better than steam function on the iron alone.
Stephanie Burchatt
Always check a plumber’s pockets before putting his clothes in the machine! Copper cylinders and carpentry pencils are only some of the items I’ve had to fish out of my washing machine filter! #ewwww
Rachel Blackburn
always check pockets and sleeves!!
Claire Toplis
get someone else do do it !
Julie Guy
I’ve always been told to run my machine on empty on it hottest wash once a month, to clean the machine out.
Rishona Taylor
use a colour catcher- saves time seperating colours and will also save you from that one get away red sock in with your whites that you always seem to miss!
Tina Kirk
Easier said than done, but do your ironing asap before it gets too dry and creased. I prefer to do mine when it’s still slightly damp.
Anthony Webster
Separate colours and whites!
leanne williams
Always do an empty wash once a month
Sue Obrien
Use an eco ball in the wash to use less detergent
Anton
Shake items before washing. Preferably shake outdoors.
Wendy Lewis
Wash similar colours together
Carrie Talbot-Ashby
My laundry tip is…Enjoy! Any job can be enjoyable when you blast the music out, dance round the washing piles and gangnam style the ironing! I used to let washing for 6 get me down, until I turned it into my work out!! 🙂
lauren
would love to win this
Lynn Savage
My laundry tip is Check the pockets and turn clothes inside out.
Gill Saunders
Button up duvets before washing. Keeps socks out!
Mia Kenny
When I’m washing ‘delicates’ (i.e. my fancy undies) I place them in a large pillowcase to wash as I find this prevents snagging and pulling 😉
kayleigh beirne
My laundry tip is to have a set day to do it so it doesn’t build up!
Nicola Hoare
NEVER EVER leave wet clothes laying around, as they WILL smell bad!
Elaine Dale
fab prize
Kelly Tobin
I have different laundry baskets for whites and colours and darks!
Ceri Sell
Pay your children to do it 😉
Karen Whittaker
However tired you are always do the ironing as soon as a load is dry. That way you can probably get away with 15/20 minutes a day (whilst the tea is cooking?) and you never have to face the mountain!!
Jayne Sullivan
To always hand wash jeans the first time that I wash them. The amount of dye that comes off them is horrendous.
To check the pockets of jeans and hoodies. There was a watch in there last time. I just managed to retrieve it in time !
Angela
Presoak babyy clothes in sterilising fluid to remove food stains
Adrian Trevelyan
Have had an amazing bread bin for over 13 years now, an excellent brand.
SW Lee
Hang your washing out as much as possible. It’s better for your pocket, better for the environment, and your clothes will last longer too.
Helen Rowles
Put as many clothes as possible on a gentle wash to keep them looking better longer, and easier to iron.
Fiona Karbal
Before buying new clothes, always check the care label and don’t buy things that are going to be hard to clean, such as sweaters that need hand washing.
keith
Don’t let your ironing build up and invest in a good quality steam station and ironing board
Pat Taylor
With every wash add some Soda Crystals to stop rock occurring in/on the washing machine and it also helps remove stubborn stains from your clothes.
debbie davies
check pockets before washing anything i have broke 2 washing machines by washing hubbys work trousers with nails in the pocket!
Ian McIntosh
I’be been looking for a new laundry bag
Gail
I am in dire need of a new iron board and this looks fantastic. A sure way to brighten up my least favourity chore.
In these cash strapped times, I recommend drying outdoors as much as possible as it seems to reduce creasing. Also to keep the leccy bills down, only iron what you need to – who sees your underwear or worries if your tea towels are creased? *grins
miss j howard-simpson
Check pockets
Katherine Fensom
I always complete an extra spin cycle on my washing. It saves drying time. Always flatten out clothes when drying to save on creases and ironing
Adele Leek
Iron upstairs – Then its easier to put things away and you don’t have to carry everything.
stacey green
My tip would be to make sure you keep your colours separate and use good colour fasting washing tablets/pouches/powder. I have a bad habit of destroying all my clothes and making them beige hence and my better half is now in charge of this and abides by these rules!!
Joanne Darnell
TURN BEST CLOTHES INSIDE OUT
ABIGAIL HAMILTON
Invest in a great quality iron & always follow label instructions.
Fay Mudd
Always read the labels to wash at the right setting to make sure you don’t ruin your clothes! 🙂
Elaine JENNINGS
Don’t let your husband or partner anywhere near the washing, ive lost count how many times my husband has ruined my whites.
Patricia Lyndsey
Always clean your washing machine every 3 months on a high temperature with a cup of white vinegar & a cup of washing soda
herbertappleby
WAIT!!! until the washing is dry on the line BEFORE!! you put another load on. Other wife you will end up with moldy old clothes and a very smelly washing machine.
John Taggart
Only wash with a full load to save energy
Anthony Gonsalves
It’s tempting sometimes to add a little more washing powder or liquid but you should always stick to the dosing instructions. Too much detergent can actually prevent your clothing from being washed properly!
saab singh
remove a grease type stain by ironing the stained garment between two pieces of grease proof paper
Farhana Haque
Dont let it pile up
elaine robinson
Always check pockets before washing
Lauren C
Clean your washing machine regularly on the hottest wash cycle with soda crystals followed by distilled vinegar. Ensures your washing stays clean and fresh
Alison Johnson
Always remember to turn t-shirts with ‘pictures’ on inside out. It makes the pattern last longer
KATHY WYNNE
Fold or hang everything as soon as it’s taken off the line/out of the drier-saves on creasing and so saves loads of time later!
Petr
Let it do your girlfriend! 🙂
rachel ford
always wipe your drum out after using
Jane Heenan
Do it in the morning, early
Audrey Tebbs
Don’t over load the machine, leave room for the clothes to move around in the water so that washing powder can do it’s job of removing dirt and stains
SUSAN BANNISTER
Check all the pockets.
maureen
sort your darks from the lights, and don’t have machine too hot or colours will fade , and wash dark colours inside out, for best result!
Camilla Currier
Always air dry if you can- make the most of the sunshine we’re currently enjoying!
Julie Dee
try to hang clothes out on a washing line if possible, they smell just delightful, and also if you just want to freshen up stale smelling/foodie smells on something, hanging them out for a short while will freshen them up!
Janet Coverdale
Check pockets for hankies, pens, sweets etc, then wash with liquid rather than powder, as powder can block the drains
Caitlin Howes
Get your husband to do it!
Carrie S
check your toddler hasn’t hidden anything in the wash basket, like a remote control!
hayley cooper
Ironing water makes the job a lot easier and also put a good film on!!
Laura Gallagher
never overload a machine otherwise you will have to rewash
Samantha J
Always check the pockets
Sue Cook
Just thinking of the wonderful pile of crisp ironing I am going to end up with spurs me on to get out the ironing board and get on with the job.
Jo Smith
fold sheets immeidiately and you will never need to iron them. Two people make it a million times easier
H Cameron
Teach your children to do it – I call it self sufficiency/independence (others may say lazy) – but its such a tedious job, however these desirable items could take my mind off that fact!
Susan Carson
My Ironing Board is over 30 years old so I would love this. My best tip is never let your laundry build up. One washload of ironimg watching your favourite soap is done in no time. xxx
mrs susan martin
iron a couple of times a week stops a pile building up so less of a chore,and run washing machine on a hot wash with soda crystals once a month keeps it lovely and clean
Carolyn Amos
my tip is catch up on your washing when its raining so that you can make the most of when the weather is great. No point being stuck in doing laundry!!!
David Munro
This looks fantastic – pick me!
Sean Hoggard
don’t mix lights and darks
silviaz80
My tip is my mum 😀
Paulina
Always hang my washing outside smells nice and fesh
Kelly Garrett
Ironing…? Pah! Hang the clothes up in the bathroom and have a hot, steamy shower.
Sean L.Lee
Get someone else to do it,even if you have to pay.
Sharon roberts
Never ever put washing powder or liquid directly in the draw of the washing machine, always add it with the washing in the dum, it prolongs the life of a washing machine ;
Hannah Irish
Keep on top of it 🙂
Dorothy Rutland
havent got one need one
Mr Danny Cox
Yes Please!!
David Page
Always check pockets
Emma Harkness
My Mum removes most stains (except the ones on my soul) i highly recommend her.
Eleanor Hall
What is ironing?
Is that something the maid does?
Frank Roberts
Do it sooner than later.
Emma Chamberlain
Make sure you check pockets!!! and don’t pile clothes on top of one an other as they will crease alot.
Debbie
Perfect long lasting creases.. turn item inside out,rub a candle down the cloth crease line, then turn item back so outside cloth is showing, then place a clean cotton tea towel, over the material, and with a very hot iron press… creases will last and last!
Sara B
looks like a really nice ironing board
sue Leach
So smiley – would make me sing when Im ironing 🙂
ROG_B
I could do with a iron-board as the one we had broke, and we cant afford a new one.
maria molly taylor
get your mum to do it 🙂
GeorgeW78
Fold items that need to be ironed before putting them in the tumble dryer and then iron them as soon as you take them out.
Lisa@FacelessFood
I only ever use half the amount of washing powder/tablets recommended, saves money and gets clothes just as clean!
Kate Wedge
remember to remove stickers from school uniforms, it’s always nice to see that your child has done good work at school via a sticker but when washed the adhesive makes a horrible mess on clothing
simone lee
always put the whites in a whitener before wash with lots bubbles
Anders
Button up all your shirts before putting them in the wash – Saves you time ironing.
Penny Crumpton
only buy clothes that need minimal ironing!
hannonle
Don’t put acrylic items in a condensing tumble drier!
Lancashire Food
Iron as little as you can
Jo Orr
Fold washing as soon as the tumble dryer has finished as you can avoid having to iron alot of items
Gillian Holmes
Buy non iron clothes.
Patricia Owen
Think twice before pressing – I spent three hours making a baby’s dress and decided to press the seams – uh-oh – polyster shrinks easily!
Paul Witney
Sort your colours properly and run an extra spin cycle at the end of each wash
Laura Broadley
Don’t use fabric conditioner in a towels wash – it makes them less absorbent :o)
Sarah Parkin
Always check the pockets!
Fran Light
I always unbutton buttons before placing items in the washing machine to reduce stress on the buttonholes; it’s a bit of a hassle doing them up again when I put clothes away, but it prolongs the life of our clothes, especially my husband’s work shirts.
Diana Cotter
Always do up the fastenings on your duvet cover before washing
Lorna F
Put colour catcher sheets in a net bag, saves on the hassle of having to fish them out of the filter when they block it up (yes I speak from bitter experience).
Lauren
Always turn tshirts inside out prior to washing if they have a printed design….it’ll help the design last longer.
Amanda letch
ALWAY’S check pockets for tissue ! lol
sarahlisa
love the design of the laundry bag – so clever and yet so simple!
Jo Chester
Put clothes straight away onto a hanger when taking them out of the machine, makes ironing easier. But it would be a pleasure to do the ironing if I won this fab prize 🙂
Claire crisp
Soda crystals in with the powder to soften the water. A lot cheaper than calgon!
Susan Anne Lee
what a great prize will make ironing lots more enjoyable x
Trudi Walsh
Too much detergent reduces a washer’s efficiency and dumps more pollutants into local ecosystems. So use what you need and don’t over do it!
lyn b
wash woolies inside out as it helps prevent bobbling
Christine Montanaro
Have two baskets – one for taking the washing out to the line & one for storing it in prior to ironing.
And always use Brabantia products – tried others & keep coming back to the best!
Hamish
Own brand washing powders/liquids are often as good the major brands and significantly cheaper
Bridget Daley
Rub washing up liquid on greasy bits before putting in the wash
Eileen Teo
Tumble dry half way and take out to iron
S Barry
Get the kids to help
Shirley Giles
Soak stains immediately, makes the job of cleaning much easier!
tracy sinclair
Always try to use the quick, low temperature wash where possible.
Marina Frow
my tip is to get youre mum to come round and do it!
Samantha Fernley
Don’t leave your wet washing in the machine for too long in case the colours run, as I found out once!
Cate E
White vinegar makes an excellent fabric conditioner and will deodorise your washing machine too. Just add a capful to every wash in the fabric conditioner drawer.
Helen
My best laundry tip is not to have your washing machine on the fastest spin it will go at, the clothes will only end up very creased, set it on the lowest spin setting, your clothes may take longer to dry but the clothes will be much easier to iron, if they need to be ironed at all. I still spin towels and other items that don’t need ironing on the fastest spin setting though.
Amy Ripley
Don’t overfill the washing machine!
Darlene Taylor
I always wash delicate lingerie in a mesh bag on a cool wash otherwise it gets yanked and flung around the drum on the spin.
Romana Richards
A good tip for minimising missing socks is to place all socks and underwear together and then wash together as a weekly load or putting them within a pillow case and washing with the rest of the load.
ashleigh
keep on top of it!
Jane English
Put socks in a pillow case to wash, stops any of those sock stealers from the washing machine & tumbledryer land!
Seriously before I dd this I lost at least one sock per wash & they lost sock never ever re-appearred.
Darius Dragasius
add some soda to the washing powder to make the water softer
Shelley Jessup
Try to get a washing machine with a short mini load cycle – it saves time & water
Candace
Keep on top of it as best you can!
Kate Edwards
ensure all pockets are emptied….. and unravel socks inside out clothes they wash better. Also if bad stains use stain remover straighaway
Lynsey Buchanan
Take clothes out of the dryer right away when dry to reduce wrinkles
justine meyer
Wash and dry the clothes as they are put in the washer i.e. inside out etc from the kids, then iron them this way as well. It will soon make them learn
Susan Hoggett
always check pockets
Thomas Webster
Get the Mrs to do it! ONLY JOKING, we share & share alike….mostly lol
Katherine L
My laundry tip is to bag up delicates like hosiery and bras into wash bags so they don’t get caught on other things
Hannah Oneill
Take clothes out of the wash as soon as its finish to reduced ironing
Mandy Waller
Make sure clothes are slightly damp before ironing its much easier to iron that way
laura jane
check all pockets!
i’ve washed 340 before 🙁
anne
use a timer to set machine to start overnight as electricity is cheaper and washing ready to hang out 1st thing
Beth Norfolk
Spray the inside of the washing machine with a little febreze after an empty wash, gets rid of any doggy/dirty water smells
Kelly Harper
Add soda crystals to the wash,it softens the water and makes it easier for the detergent to get any stains out
Sarah Morris
Put some nice loud music on while ironing, it motivates you I think… either that or I would lose the will to live with the amount I have to do!!
Maggie Coates
make sure you check pockets are empty
Lisa Pope
emptry pockets
Maya Russell
Use toilet bleach to spot bleach stains on white clothes – like dirty collars. Just don’t leave it for too long before washing as it will come out yellow and also never put coloured clothes in the same wash.
Ruth G. Grover
When ironing, instead of buying ironing water, use one litre of water and one tsp fabric conditioner. I use this as ironing water and have some in a spray bottle…cheap and cheerful.
Hong
Listen to some music or an audio book to make ironing more enjoyable. Also work the clothes as flat as possible using your hands first before applying the iron.
StaceyD
I just add half of cap of antispectic liquid with my fabric softener to keep clothes from smelling odd if they dont dry up in time
Gavin
Use liquid detergent, tablets and powders often leave deposits.
Alanna Aldridge
Every few weeks do a really hot wash with nothing in the machine to clean all the ‘gunk’ out!
Solange
To keep your washing machine limescale-free, pour a bottle of white vinegar into the drum and start the cycle. It will do the job cheaply.
Gemma Mills / Chamberlain (MyMillsBaby)
Put entire clean bedding sets inside a pillow case to keep them together x
Kelly Littlewood
Ask someone else to do it!
ALISON RUSH
Awesome I so want one
Laura Harris
Try and treat stains as soon as you can. Making them easier to remove
foz
Try not to let the laundry build up…wash as you go. It will save time and stress!
Hannah Smith
CHECK YOUR POCKETS!
Philippa Davey
Iron items when damp for a much neater look
samantha swain
Dont let your husband near the washing machine!
Haley Redshaw
Wash every few days so it doesn’t pile up x
Ian Grieve
avoid ironing straight out the shower, typical bloke way of ironing.
dave johnston
superb
Janine Phillips
Check all pockets x
olivia b
Check the pockets before cleaning clothes! Can avoid making a mess of your washing if tissue/paper left in pockets and can avoid expensive machine repair costs if hair clips/coins etc get into the machine.
Evelyn Johnston
Out socks in a bag to avoid losing one -it always happens to me!
Becky John
Invest in a steam generator for ironing, it gets the job done in half the time of a normal iron.
Jen Rogers
Teach partners to use the washing machine – before being rushed to hospital!
Jenna D
Use Colour Catchers – they keep colours from bleeding into each other and clothes look brighter.
Alfie Davidson
Don’t iron too close to your fingers while watching TV – like I did yesterday! 🙁
Lyn Bosomworth
Always read the labels for your clothes to avoid shrinking them!
christy beckett
Pull up all zips and turn clothes inside out, this helps to stop bobbling and ensures your sips dont break.
Sylvia Witham
Put socks, handkerchiefs and small items in a washing bag so they don’t get lost.
Karen Barrett
Keep on top of it! Plus I always wash at night, check the weather forecast to see if I can peg out in the morning therefore saving on the costs of running the dryer.
Claire Smith
Don’t let my husband near the washing is my tip – has more chance of splitting the atom than understanding the concept of lights and darks!
Penny Lee
Don’t tumbledry kids clothes with those shiny pics on, they start to crack
Veronica Still
always wash at 30 unless a white then higher don’t forget eco wash an
Julie Davies
do your ironing little and often, much less daunting when there isn’t a huge pile of it
melanie stirling
I do washing every day which I don’t mind but my top tip for ironing is get the husband to do it! 🙂
Stephanie Cummins
next mix colours!! the one time u think u will get away with it you wont!! it will run!!!
Tammy Tudor
check the pockets, money and tissues are a nightmare
tamalyn roberts
emptry pockets, and dont mix your lights and darks up!
Siobhan McGuinness
Buy as many clothes as possible in jersey cotton fabric – no ironing required! Easy.
sian hallewell
Add soda crystals to your wash, will help keep your washing machine clean and therefore your washing bright
Stephanie Tsang
Turn everything inside out before putting in the washing machine.
Julie Booth
Hand wash stripy jumpers ie black and white- they always blooming run in the wash!
Jill Webb
Keep on top of the iorning
Val Hartley
Put things to iron in a plastic bag, so they do not get too dry.
Marycarol
Had a few disasters with something coloured slipping in with the whites so be sure to check for this. Not a fan of ironing but maybe a lovely new board would help!
FionaLynne Edwards
Always give each item a shake before you hang it on the washing line, it really does get rid of creases!
Kate Marsden
Always wash anything with delicate bits attached in a pillow case the they do t get tangled or pulled off
esther james
don’t mix your whites and colours
Jayne T
Use colour run sheets when washing clothes that are mixed colours.
Tean Porteus
Great could really use this as my old own is looking a bit tired
Vanessa Cox
Get organised and do a little bit every day 🙂 it won’t be such a chore at the end!
Natasha Zade
Teach your sons to use a washing machine that way your daughter in law will love you forever!
Margaret
Tip 1 – Do it yourself, asking your husband to do it just results in the job getting done either hours/days later or just not done to your standard.
Tip 2 – Take the washing out of the machine as soon as its finished and shake the clothes well and rub them down to knock out the creases…. rubbing them down kinda sound rude but you know what i mean, i hope 😉
Tip 3 – Put socks into a sock bag/laundery type bag for washing otherwise the ‘void’ WILL swallow those socks up. A gang of socks together have a much better chance at seeing the light of day again (safety in numbers) – those single, random socks literally stand no chance and will forever be lost….. poor socks 🙁
Alison
To shift stubborn stains, put an aspirin in the drum and do a wash as normal it.
claire bodin
Nice prize
Tracy Nixon
Always check pockets, especially for tissues and ball point pens!
C Parkin
Hang clothes out in the sunshine whenever possible, they end up being much fresher
Beverley Cousins
Totally Exhausted! Ironing board being a mam.
Erica Price
Keep on top of it – don’t let it get out of hand.
sarah birkett
Just as several people have said CHECK POCKETS!!!!!!!
dolly
Peg washing out when you can, to save money not having the tumble dryer on 🙂
CHARMAINE HAMMOND
Hang outside or on an airer to dry as using a tumble drier is very expensive.
anthony harrington
remove the hangers before ironing, it doesn’t save time to leave them in as I found out to my shame!
Rebecca Foster
Don’t over stuff. You want to wash full loads only so you save on water use and energy consumption, but you don’t want to fill your machine so much that your clothes can’t get clean.
Clare Perquin
Top tip – Never wash a colour with your whites!!!
Laura
If you live alone consider asking friends in the same situation if they want to share wash loads so you both save on energy bills and can have a catch up & cake while the washing spins!
grainne marnell-fox
check the pockets. I keep one of those tin money boxes in the kitchen and all donations are welcome 🙂
kathryn cummings
get hubby to do it x
Clare
Make your husband do the ironing…
Linda Hobbis
Sort your laundry into colour groups. I know it sounds basic but the number of times I’ve thought “oh it won’t hurt” and I’ve been left with pink / grey pants! Also I have an addiction to Lenor fabric conditioner – everyday fresh – the blue one! It smells divine!
J. Tingay
Use only half as much powder as the box recommends.
Faye Huntington
Ohh I think some others have mentioned this one already, but ALWAYS check the pockets! The disasters in this household from not doing that..!! With love, Faye xx
maureen findley
remove from the drier when still warm to reduce creases
laura banks
always check the pockets
Allan Smith
Learn how to use your washing machine PROPERLY!
louise walton
Always check boys pockets!!
David Paterson
Get married……
Ali Thorpe
Always check pockets before washing!
Keran
Wash your delicates in a mesh bag to avoid bra hooks snagging tops etc.
Annabelle Taylor
A tip I often bang on about at home. Don’t overfill the drum of your washing machine. You might think it’s economical to stuff as my laundry in as possible but it’s not. The more chance water and detergent gets to circulate around your washing the better results will be.
Kieran
Check the pockets before washing items.
Cher Waite
Make sure you use a good fabric conditioner so clothes smell sweet and are a pleasure to wear!
Natasha Male
Always check pockets for tissues!!
andy harris
keep on top of things don’t let the work build up
Ellie Fletcher
Use distilled white vinegar now and again instead of fabric conditioner – it removes soap residue trapped in fibres and leaves your clothes lovely and soft and is good for your washing machine and pipes too. Your clothes won’t smell of vinegar, honest!
Clare Webb
Give your machine a service at least once every 6 months – it’ll make your washing cleaner and prolong the life of your machine
Dawn Wilkinson
Teach your children to use the washer and how to iron so that they will be well turned out young people (hopefully).
charis
Use Bicarb like its going out of fasion! it really helps xxx
Megan Adams
Turn clothes inside out before putting in the wash. I found all my clothes were bobbling, but by doing this, it removes the wear clothes encounter when washing.
Cynthia Graham
Take clothes straight out the dryer, saves having to iron some items
Jamielee Norris
i take clothes out immediately to avoid creases
Phil Darling
Take time to hang the washing out, so it dries with as few creases as possible
Clare Martin
Take your mobile phone out of your pocket before washing it!!
JO JONES
My tip is to empty the washer immediately, and give clothes a good shake before hanging out, so the creases drop out and helps save time on ironing.
ValB
Always hang or fold washing from the dryer – leaving in the drum or in a pile will crease the clothes and increase your ironing workload
Corina
check my husband’s pockets – always.
Mary
Always, always check the pockets. You never know what items you are going to find in them
Liz Simpson
Always check pockets for paper hankies and coins before putting clothes into the washing machine.
Julie Hayes
Check pockets for tissues and money before putting anything in the wash!
Barrie Phillips
Turn jeans inside out
angela sandhu
get someone else to do it!
jodie Chambers
Pay someone to do the ironing. Best money ever spent
Dawn F
That laundry bag is awesome! My top laundry tip would be to wash hairbands in a net bag so that they don’t get lost in the filter.
Anna
Do a monthly wash with biological powder and on a high temperature to keep your washing machine nice and fresh.
valerie mccarthy
I buy the same black socks in bulk so matching them will be very easy. If there is a hole in the sock I will always have a match. I buy one style of black socks for me and one style for my hubby. Matching has never been so easy.
Sharon Griffin
Hang the washing outdoors whenever possible to get that fresh smell on the clothes and sheets, can`t beat that lovely clean smell.
miriam krutska
check pocket for tissue few times i forgot and all my dark washing ended up with fluffy tissues all over it .
Carol
Empty pockets, zip zippers and turn inside out. Don’t button buttons because that may put stress on
buttonholes/buttons.
Fiona Maclean
buy easy iron clothes (woops did I say that!)
Lesley Hamilton
When washing done i hang blouses and trousers on hangers and the weight of whatever water is left in the clothes the creases fall out. Well most of then and then not so much ironing to do
Melanie
Takes clothes out of the dryer whilst still hot, hang straight away, saves ironing time 🙂
Caroline H
My tip is to put your damp shirts and tops on hangers to dry (if you’re drying indoors open the window and hang them on the curtain rail). They’ll dry quite crease free and you can just pop anything that doesn’t need ironed straight into the wardrobe.
Ellie Bromilow
my laundry tip is to save those small bits of soap you have left from bars of soap and put them in a net (anything like a piece of net curtain, even onion net bag etc) and then dunk them in hot water and then rub along the collar of shirts just before you pop them in the washing machine – it uses up the old soap and gets rid of those dirty collars.
Holly Smith
put all ur socks in a mesh zip up bag so they are all together.
jennifer thorpe
check all the pockets!
Elaine Savage
weigh some clothes to give you an idea whether you are overloading the machine. I was shocked when I checked the weight of my load and now get much better results with the right weight of washing!
Sarah-Louise Brady
Remember to un pair sock before you put them in the wash!
S.Richards
Wash as much as u can on a cold cycle,saves heaps.most detergents today are efficient enough to get your clothes clean.I love ironing,could pend hours doing it x
Kay
My best tip relates to the iron itself – mine started leaking mystery brown/grey liquid (most likely because of limescale build up). To clean it I mixed white vinegar with water at a 1:2 ratio and filled the iron. Then put the iron on up to its hottest temperature. If the stain is in the steam holes or spray area, use the buttons on your iron to spray water or steam. Turn the iron off and leave for an hour. Empty all of the water/vinegar mixture. Repeat the process using just water until the vinegar smell is gone (I had to do this twice).
If the hotplate gets dirty in the process just use a damp cloth with some washing up liquid to wipe down – make sure the iron is cool and off when you do this!
I would recommend doing this with the window open unless you particularly like the smell of vinegar!!
sharon
always leave the washing machine door open when not in use, it stops mould forming…and I always sprinkle a few drops of lemon essential oil in there to keep it smelling fresh
Nika
We have an old ironing board which can’t be height adjusted, I could do with a new one.
Liz Tierney
Use colour catchers in every wash just to avoid that red sock that is easily missed x
Tracey Peach
Get someone else to do it for you.
Liz Tierney
How handy! x
Nicola Andrijauskas
My tip for stain removal, especially blood ( after kiddies nose bleeds) is to soak, as soon as possible, in COLD water, as hot sets the stain 🙂
Victoria Gooch
I would love a new ironing board, had mine for 10 years and really need a new one.
David Prince
Don’t wear anything then you don’t have washing.
Paul Wilson
Get someone else to do it.
Michelle Best
Don’t let it build up – you’ll regret it ! Do a bit every day – then only takes short amount of time….
Zoe G
Make sure you turn your jeans inside out before washing
Heather Haigh
Add a little bicarb to brighten whites
Kathryn Davies
Use 1 tablet insread of 2 for freshening lightly soiled washing.
Louise A
Put underwear and socks in those little net bags to keep them all together.
Graeme
If a load is still quite damp after washing, spin it again. Much cheaper than using the tumble dryer.
Barbara daniels
alwaysput your washing out to dry on the line outside when possible, it give s afresh smell to your clothes
Tanita
Use colour catchers so you can get the most of washing done in one go there fab :)!!
Elaine Hollis
Only using a full load to save energy
Mary Heald
Small amounts and often so you don’t end up with hours of ironing to do(must fill the machine though, very conscious of the environment)
Susan Crosswaite
Keep your eye on the weather forecast and line dry your washing outside whenever possible – saves you from having to run expensive tumble driers and nothing beats the smell of washing dried outside
liz denial
make sure you check pockets for tissues etc or it’ll make a right mess
EMMA WALTERS
tumble dry washing for the last 5 mins, then hang whilst warm so less ironing needed!
Helen Moulden
Always read the labels for your clothes to avoid shrinking them!
katie skeoch
dont leave it all to the weekend!! Sunny weekends are for relaxing 🙂
Rebecca Phillips
Don’t let someone else ruin your system (silly partner!)
DANIELLE VEDMORE
Chalk will remove grease stains from clothes. Simply rub the stain with chalk, then wash as normal. It actually works. The amount of clothes I’ve binned because of stains 🙁
Jessica Cocks
Always put washing tablets in little nets in the wash – I didn’t use to but they would often clump, get trapped in creases and stain certain clothing items. I also turn all clothes inside-out just to be on the safe side!
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use filtered water in your iron if like me you live in a hard water area, otherwise all that limescale can cause havoc with your iron and create a spluttering disaster just as you are ironing a white shirt.
Angela
Sharon H
We all sort our clothes for washing; do the same for drying, so you’re not mixing slow- and quick-drying items.
Janice
My tip is…get your mother-in-law to do the laundry, but don’t let her wash your best jumpers!
Lucy Mayer
Pair socks as you put them into the wash – that way they’ll stay paired up all the way through!
Ruth Crawford
My tip is to not leave it to pile up to the extent you have to spend an entire evening trying to deal with it. Which is what I do 🙁
Natalie boundy
Always check pockets washed tissue and paper don’t look good stuck to clothing
Karen Lancaster
My tip is to do a little daily that way it doesn’t build up on you. Also set a specific day for just bedding.
Frances hopkins
Don’t let it pile up
Alan C
Try to shake creases out of the clothes after washing (before drying) to make ironing slightly easier
Annie Costa
Turn jeans inside out so their color doesn’t get lighter as much.
kristy brown
My laundry tip…..always pair socks together on the line as it makes it much easier to go through the laundry pile when your socks are already together!
Jennifer M
I forgot to leave my laundry tip! As a fairly undomesticated cheapskate, my only tip is to avoid using as much detergent as the bottle/box recommends. It’s almost always far more than you actually need, unless your clothing is actually stained and not just a bit smelly, and you’re only wasting your money. That’s why I avoid the pre-measured solutions like liquitabs or power tablets. My “30 washes” bottles last at least 50 in my household.
Jennifer M
Ooh, that laundry bag is lovely!
I must confess… I’ve never actually owned an ironing board. I know, I know. I am the Crease Queen. The shame! I certainly could do with one though. 😀
Jean Bolsover
Always do an empty wash once a month, it helps to keep your washing machine clean
Vanessa
Never ask your husband to do it. Your clothes will shrink and your whites will end up pink.
Nikki Hayes
Make sure you check all pockets before washing clothes, a forgotten tissue makes a horrible mess (my husband often does this).
Diane pearce
the best make..i have ever had , i have had one for 12 years