{"id":43656,"date":"2023-10-03T11:19:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T11:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=43656"},"modified":"2023-10-03T11:19:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T11:19:18","slug":"mum-of-fives-game-changing-laundry-tips-to-save-time-and-money-on-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/mum-of-fives-game-changing-laundry-tips-to-save-time-and-money-on-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"Mum-of-five\u2019s \u2018game-changing\u2019 laundry tips to save time and money on bills"},"content":{"rendered":"
Laura Dove of @fivelittledoves on Instagram has partnered with AO.com to share the laundry tips.<\/p>\n
The mum-of-five said: \u201cIt\u2019s no secret that doing the laundry is most people\u2019s least-favourite household job, but for many of us it\u2019s a necessary evil.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith three younger children and a husband, I\u2019ve picked up a number of helpful tips along the way that help make tackling the laundry a little bit easier.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although this may seem simple, finding a washing machine that works for your household can be \u201cgame-changing\u201d, according to Laura.<\/p>\n
She explained: \u201cFor people with families and kids, a 10kg washing machine will likely be most effective for getting your wash loads done without wasting energy.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Deter rats from nesting in your garden with \u2018natural\u2019 plant \u2018deterrents’<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cHowever, for people who live alone, having a too-big machine will end up eating up your energy usage and your bank balance. Where possible, make sure you are doing full loads of laundry, even if that means waiting a while before putting a wash on.\u201d<\/p>\n Overloading the appliance may mean clothes are not washed as thoroughly as they should be, often meaning they\u2019ll need to be washed again.<\/p>\n Laura recommended a \u201cquick hack\u201d to see if you\u2019ve overloaded the drum which involved putting your hand on top of the clothes.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n If it won\u2019t fit, take some items out of the washing machine as this can damage the overall quality of the wash cycle.<\/p>\n The mum continued: \u201cIt may seem obvious, but using the right wash setting for your fabric is really important.<\/p>\n \u201cWhere possible, washing clothes on a cooler setting will make laundry loads more efficient – even switching from washing at 40C to 30C can save 38 percent of energy usage.\u201d<\/p>\n It is crucial to be mindful of what items are being washed at the same time as others.<\/p>\n Looking for a new home, or just fancy a look? Add your postcode below or visit InYourArea<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Kitchen towels shouldn\u2019t be washed alongside everyday clothing as these are likely a hotspot for bacteria.<\/p>\n Kitchen towels should be washed on a hotter wash with a different amount of laundry detergent compared to standard clothing.<\/p>\n The mum-of-five noted: \u201cMany of us don\u2019t fancy using a tumble dryer because of the hefty cost associated with them, so I always pop heavier items like towels on an extra spin or two before hanging them out or putting them on the radiator.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you don\u2019t like rough towels, just put them in the tumble dryer for around 15 minutes to keep them soft.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
2. Don\u2019t overload the machine<\/b><\/h3>\n
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3. Apply the correct temperatures and cycles<\/b><\/h3>\n
4. Keep certain fabrics separate<\/b><\/h3>\n
5. Adding an extra spin can speed up drying time<\/b><\/h3>\n