I applaud architects who create second-floor laundry rooms since they’re usually on the same level as the bedroom. That makes them so convenient because you don’t have to haul clothes up and down the ...

If your washer isn’t draining or you notice a stagnant smell, it’s definitely time to check and clean the debris filter.

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Everyone who buys washing up liquid is being urged to make a change in 2025 to help reduce the impact on our seas. Washing up liquid normally comes in a plastic bottle, and UK households go ...

But just how clean was that towel you dried yourself with? Many of us will pop them into the washing machine once a week, while one study of 100 people found about a third of them did so once a month.