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Laundry
Clean clothes that smell lovely: softener, drying and damp smells.
The complete guide
The home laundry guide: clean clothes that smell lovely, step by step
From sorting to the wardrobe: a complete guide to doing laundry at home. How to read the care label, choose the programme, use softener properly, and dry clothes without a damp smell.Read the article
How to choose a fabric softener whose scent stays in your clothes
Fabric softener scent fading fast? It's usually not just the bottle. How to choose it, and how to use it so the scent stays in your...
Laundry drying slowly in winter? How to dry it without a damp smell
In winter, laundry takes longer to dry, and that opens the door to a damp smell. Simple steps to dry it faster and keep it smelling...
Fabric softener in an automatic washing machine: where and when to add it
In an automatic washing machine, fabric softener goes in the flower-marked compartment of the drawer before you start; the machine adds it during the final rinse....
Is fabric softener right for every fabric? When to use it and when to skip it
Fabric softener gives clothes scent and softness, but some fabrics are better without it. How to tell the difference from the care label, and how to...
Why does your laundry smell damp? And how to stop it from the first wash
Clean laundry that still smells damp? The cause is usually the drying or the machine itself, not the detergent. Simple steps to stop that smell from...