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How to adult series: Laundry day
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items These series is for anyone who is newly independent! I started living on my own over 10 years ago and I wish someone has told everything I know now. This list is full with advice about laundry - detergent recommendations, laundry and appliances care...
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Laundry detergents
Laundry care
Drying clothes
Washing machine care
Laundry detergents
Choosing a good quality laundry detergent makes the biggest difference and you can't go wrong with Ariel! I've been using it for many years and will always recommend it as someone with sensitive skin. I personally prefer the gel or the liquid ones, n...
Ariel Best Washing & Clothing Care Products
Don't skip the fabric softener! Lenor (or Downy in USA) is my favourite softener, gentle to the skin and with long lasting scent! I like to buy a different scent each time, it never disappoints.
Lenor - Amazon.com
If you don't have a dryer but still want to boost your softener's scent these tablets really add that extra freshness! Lenor offers different scents to match your softener.
Lenor Unstoppables Laundry Scent Booster Beads
Tumble dryer sheets really help intensify the scent of the clothes and also help with static and softness! Great addition to the quality detergent and the fabric softener!
Lenor Tumble Dryer Sheets 34 Spring Awakening
For these tougher stains I recommend using any of the Vanish products! They are safe for both whites and colours, easy to use - just apply on the stain and very effective!
Remove Any Stain Now | Vanish UK
Laundry care
Each piece of clothing has a label with symbols which advise how to care for it. If you are not familiar with them, this is a great article to learn about it!
How to Read Laundry Symbols | Tide
Laundry mesh bags are great to protect your most delicate clothes & underwear! These are a great budget option and come in a different sizes. Very handy when travelling too!
Ultimate 7 Pack Mesh Laundry Bags for Delicates
Drying clothes
Not all clothes are suitable for the dryer or if you don't have one currently a heated drying rack is a great alternative for drying clothes indoors!
Heated Clothes Airer - Amazon.com
Another trick to reduce drying time is simply placing a dehumidifier next to the laundry!
ToLife: Dehumidifiers - Amazon.com
This is really effective little gadget for drying shoes! It was a random purchase I didn't think much of but have been using now for years!
Snowpea Electric Shoe Dryer Basic, Ski Boots
Washing machine care
Washing machine needs cleaning too! Simply place a cleaning tablet into an empty washing machine and start a cleaning cycle as normal! Do this regularly - roughly once in 30 washes or more often if you live in an area with hard water!
Washing Machine Cleaner Descaler 24 Pack
It's a good practice to wipe the washing machine after every use with a cloth, leave it open to dry and clean around the rubber with one of these! This will prevent from mold forming and reduce bad odour!
Crevice Cleaning Brush - Amazon.co.uk