I’ve had a love-hate relationship with bathroom rugs for years. There’s nothing better than feeling the plush cotton when I step out of the shower. At the same time, I worry that it’s picking up bacteria in the bathroom. I wash my bathroom rug frequently for this reason. Recently, I began wondering if I could …
You may thank bacteria, mildew, and mold for the bad odors coming from your washing machine. Skin oil, grime, hair, and scum become caught in the detergent dispenser, seal, and gasket of your machine every time you wash your clothing. Nothing beats opening the door to my washer and being greeted by an awful odor. …
We’ve all washed clothes in machines that take until Sean Bean lives through a picture to clean the laundry. We wonder why it takes so long, and tell ourselves we could hand wash the laundry in the river with a washboard in less time. The truth is that it takes modern washers an hour and …
Would you like to scrub your clothes on a washboard in a bucket? How would you like to carry your dirty clothes and your linens to the nearby creek or river to wash them clean? People used a variety of methods to wash their clothes in different eras. The hard work of washing the laundry …
If you have a high-efficiency washer, there’s a good chance it doesn’t have a lint filter. That’s because these washers are designed to be more water and energy efficient, so they don’t need one. Most standard washers do have a lint filter, however. These filters are typically located near the bottom of the washer tub …
You are probably wondering how a washing machine works? The operation of a washing machine is simple. There are several models of washing machine, but overall, the operation of a washing machine remains the same. The Differences First of all, we must differentiate between two types of washing machine: “top” washing machines: opening the machine …
Among the hundreds of devices sold worldwide, some are more popular than others. The reason why these products are chosen more often may be due to their cost and space efficiency or their environmental friendliness. Sometimes a single appliance can serve multiple purposes, such as a combination of washer and dryer. Some people choose washers …
– Quicklist: Washing Machines Front-Loading Top-Loading HE Top-Loading Washing Machine/Dryer Combo Stacked Laundry Center Table Top Portable Stackable Washing Machine with Drawer HE Washer/Dryer Set Steam Adaptive Fill Compact Cycle Status Adjustable Legs Add Garment Advanced Vibration Control Delay Start Door Window Soft-Close Lid Smart (WiFi) Energy Star Agitator Impeller Washing machines existed as early …
Did you know that your dryer vent can become bogged down with trapped lint, dust, hair, and debris? This can seriously affect the efficacy of your dryer, as well as pose a significant risk to your safety. Your clothing can take longer to dry, your dryer can overheat causing damage to the machine, and the …
Dryers are very hard-working machines. Because they involve a great amount of heat, they can also unfortunately be dangerous. With every load of laundry we throw in the dryer, small fragments of fabric, lint, hair, and dust can all get trapped in the filter trap, and dryer vent. If the filter trap and dryer vent …
Unfortunately, just because our washing machines clean our clothes, they don’t stay clean. Our washing machines can grow bacteria, mildew, and musty smells which eventually make their way to our clothing. Just like your clothes, your washing machine needs to be cleaned often. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to deep clean your …
Can you remember the last time you washed your comforter? If not, it might be time to do so. Luckily it doesn’t require too much elbow grease, and it doesn’t have to be done too often. Keep reading to find out exactly how to get your comforter so clean it’s like new again. You’ll sleep …
Just because our washing machines work hard to clean our laundry doesn’t mean that they stay clean. Soiled laundry can cause bacteria to accumulate in our washing machines, as well as mildew from constant humidity, and soap residue buildup from laundry detergent. Having a dirty washing machine can have the same effect on your clothes. …
Laundry Room Style Statistics We analyzed thousands of laundry rooms and put together a pile of statistics set out below. Basically, the statistics set out the percentage of home entries that have various features, colors and attributes. What’s really interesting is that we notice laundry rooms are very popular on social media. I believe a …
When it comes to decorating, the laundry room is the most neglected space in many houses. Even my friends and family who can’t resist dressing up the rest of their homes have laundry rooms that are purely functional — depressingly so. Take my sister, for example. Cute is her middle name. She is the type …
It seems like there is potential fire danger lurking around every corner of the home. That curling iron plugged into the wall that you left when you went to work in the morning. The stove that you left on while you dozed off for a nap. But who would every suspect the dryer? One of …
If your household frequently needs to get ironing done, you’re probably thinking about buying an ironing board and iron to go with it. Getting your shirts and suiting professionally pressed adds up, then when you throw in children’s school uniforms, items that were wrinkled in storage or moving, and so on, it pays to invest …
Some homes have an ironing board that comes out of the wall or was left behind by the previous occupant. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to figure out which board is best for the types of garments and linens that you iron the most. Length and other attributes are also important to consider …
Home décor is an exciting thing to do. Everyone loves to have a home that is well-decorated. A home is a place that belongs to you. It is the place you wake up in and the place to unwind at the end of the day. Having a stylish, yet practical living space is the wish of every person. …
Small doesn’t mean it can’t be great. In fact, most laundry rooms are small. Check out these brilliant small laundry room design ideas. Also, check out this small washing machine and dryer options. Related: Laundry Room Wall Art Ideas | Clothes Wringer Alternatives | Fabric Softener Alternatives | Laundry Room Design Statistics | How to …
The washing machine has improved the lives of many and, especially with modern models, even transformed the dreaded chore of laundry into a pleasant one. Yet, for whatever reason, many of us still don’t have access to our own washing machines and dryers at home. Some people also prefer to wash and dry their own …
Laundry detergents make it easier to remove dirt, stains, and germs from our clothes in just a jiffy. They’re some of the household products that we can rely on to make household chores convenient. Detergents, however, contain chemicals that could be toxic to our health. The plastic container it comes from also adds up to …
Laundry rooms used to be an afterthought in designing a home, if they were thought of at all. Location, utility/storage, counter space and other factors all need to be considered when planning an area devoted to laundry. Ideally, the much-used space will have a room of its own but that’s not always the case. Below, …
Fabric softeners can either be in liquid forms or dryer sheets. We use them because they make our clothes feel soft and supple. Plus, they’re fragrant and can reduce static cling. The ingredients in making this chemical, however, come with its own downsides. Fabric softeners often contain undisclosed harmful ingredients that can lead to allergic …
Let’s face it, laundry has been, and will forever be, part of our weekly chores. And there are several products that are essential to getting this task done as effectively and efficiently as possible, some of which include detergent, bleach, fabric softener and, most importantly, dryer sheets. Yes, dryer sheets are essential if you want …
We don’t always have the time nor the stamina to tend to our laundry on a regular basis, much more the entire laundry room. This is especially in the case when you have a handful of kids and other responsibilities to attend to. And before we realize it, we’re confronted with a stockpile of laundry …
The washing machine has been around longer than you’d think. This time-saving household appliance first appeared in the 1760s while its modern version first came out in 1908. The automatic washing machine was introduced just in time in 1937 which significantly freed up women’s time from household chores and eventually led to paving the way …
The earliest clothes dryers, known as ventilators, were used in England and France during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were large drums made of metal and with ventilation holes that unfortunately ended with clothes that smelled of smoke and covered in soot. American inventor J. Ross Moore invented the first gas and electric dryers …
The traditional clothespins are wooden, one-piece designs and were handcrafted by English gypsies. They were first patented in the 1800s and were also used for making peg dolls as they are still today. The later version, which are made of two separate pieces and a spring, was invented in 1853 by an American Vermont-based inventor …
We have 3 clothing drying racks and when it’s laundry time (almost every day with 2 young kids), those racks are put to use drying clothes. While we put kids’ clothes in the dryer, I prefer my clothes drying naturally to prevent them from shrinking. Drying racks are one of those simple things that make …
My favorite household chore, if one can spin such tasks into a positive, is ironing. I find it relaxing and gratifying. I love turning wrinkled clothing into smooth, crisp apparel. I also dislike wearing wrinkled clothing that should be crisp and smooth. My wife and I are a good match in this respect because she …
It all about preference one can like front loaders for crystal clean washing and others prefer top load washing machines because of its budget-friendly price and power consumption. Yes, you can buy a small washing machine and dryer for your laundry facility. They’re not all the same size; you can buy compact versions just like …
Of all household chores, ironing is my favorite. Or should I’m least opposed to ironing. I enjoy the task of taking a wrinkled, unsightly garment and making it crisp and smooth. I’m quite good and fast at ironing. I’m a stickler for ensuring my clothes are nicely pressed. Every home should have an ironing board, …