LOVE YOUR LAUNDRY.
With the rise in pre-loved clothing and wanting to save on energy costs, more of us are changing the way we wash our clothes, but there’s little information on how drying can impact the quality and longevity of our items, as laundry labels haven’t been updated for decades.
To help you take care of your laundry while also taking care of the planet, we’ve teamed up with influencer Lauracleanaholic to provide her top tips for getting the most out of your laundry routine, in addition to weather broadcaster Jo Farrow and the team at Netweather, on how to make the most of drying outside - which can be more effective in winter than you might think!
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At Brabantia, we are passionate about making everyday tasks more enjoyable, and that includes doing your laundry – which is why we’ve teamed up with weather expert Jo Farrow at NetWeather, to uncover the best weather conditions for drying your clothes all year round!
Jo has revealed how to dry your clothes effectively outdoors during the colder months, and has myth busted the temperatures and weather conditions which are perceived to be ineffective for outdoor drying. We’ve put this all in a handy downloadable guide for you to keep to hand!
Our friends at NetWeather have created an amazing tool that allows UK users to enter their postcode, and see how suitable the weather conditions are for outdoor drying in their area, hour by hour! Genius, right?!
To use this nifty tool, follow the link below.
Meet our experts.
Jo Farrow.
Working with Jo Farrow, Weather Forecaster at Netweather, we have uncovered the best weather conditions to dry your clothes all year round. Jo can reveal how to dry your clothes effectively outdoors during winter, reveal the best temperatures and wind conditions to dry almost any laundry and myth bust the temperatures and weather conditions which are perceived to be ineffective for outdoor drying.
Laura Mountford.
Laura, known as Lauracleanaholic on Instagram and TikTok, motivates and inspires her audience to find joy in looking after their homes and taking care of themselves at the same time. She loves trying new cleaning and laundry products in the same way she enjoys discovering new beauty products, sharing her favourite products and where to buy them along with her home, fashion finds.
Most recently, she released her debut book Live, Laugh, Laundry in April 2023 and has also appeared as a guest on ITV’s This Morning and Lorraine sharing her top laundry tips!
Top tips from Laura Mountford on ways to Love Your Laundry:
Honey, I shrunk the clothes!
I’m sure we have all made the mistake of shrinking clothes in the washing machine at one point, but did you know that it is possible to save them? Soak the item for half an hour in a mixture of warm water and add a couple of spoons full of hair conditioner then gently pull it back into shape. To prevent clothes from shrinking in the wash always opt for cooler temperatures and allow to dry naturally.
The Great Outdoors.
The suns powerful rays are a brilliant natural stain remover to keep your whites white and a fresh breeze will not only refresh your clothes but will remove creases, reducing the need to iron.
Position your washing line in a convenient spot that gets as much breeze as possible. Unless you are drying whites, avoid harsh direct sunlight as it can cause bright colours to fade. Hang sheets by the edges, unzip and unbutton items so that they can catch the wind and dry effectively in the breeze.
Time to get steamy.
Steaming is a convenient way to refresh garments without having to wash them. It is also brilliant for delicate fabrics like silk, wool and cashmere, freshening them up without having to stretch or rub the fibres which over time causes them to wear out more quickly. The hot steam will remove odour causing bacteria and also relax the fibres removing creases leaving your garments smelling fresh, wrinkle free and ready to re-wear.
Reset your routine.
Having a laundry routine will help you to take control of washing and drying your clothes. Most washing machines have a timer function so you can wash your clothes in the early hours of the morning and the cycle will have finished when you wake up ready to hang it on the line. In the warmer summer months, you can even leave your washing outdoors drying on the line overnight and it will be dry in the morning.
Naturals best.
Soda crystals, white vinegar and bicarbonate of soda are fantastic natural laundry products that are inexpensive to buy. Bicarbonate of soda is a brilliant stain remover; simply mix with water into a paste to pre-treat stains for an hour before putting into a normal wash load. Soda crystals boost the power of your laundry detergent and keep colours bright - simply add a scoop with your normal laundry detergent. White vinegar is great for fluffy towels; add a cupful to the fabric softener section of the washing machine drawer.
Our Laundry products:
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- Rotary Dryer Lift-O-Matic 50 metre, with Ground Spike, Cover & Peg Bag, Ø 45 mm - Anthracite£162.00
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