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Linen looks good but is notorious for creasing. Here's how to get the best from this stylish fabric.
Linen wrinkles and creases very easily so if you want it to appear smooth and flat, it needs ironing. It may also need starching. However, the wrinkles in the fabric are often considered … View moreLinen looks good but is notorious for creasing. Here's how to get the best from this stylish fabric.
Linen wrinkles and creases very easily so if you want it to appear smooth and flat, it needs ironing. It may also need starching. However, the wrinkles in the fabric are often considered part of linen’s character, and many linen garments are now designed to be air-dried and worn without ironing.
Tips for machine washing linen
• Check the care label for guidance on washing temperature.
• Always separate dark/coloured linens from white or off-white linens to avoid colour transfer in the wash.
• The first time you wash a linen article, wash it separately from other materials. Linen can cause lint.
• Linen is a natural fibre that can absorb a lot of water. This means it is prone to heavy creasing in the wash. If you give linen items a lot of space to move around in the washing machine drum, this should reduce the amount of creasing. It is best to only half fill the machine.
• Avoid using bleach on linen, as this weakens the fibres and it may affect the colour of dyed linens.
• Bleach particles in conventional washing powder make natural linen colour fade, so use only mild detergents.
• If possible, choose a wash programme with a long soak, a short wash/rinse and a short spin and using a moderate to cool temperature.
• When the wash cycle is finished, immediately remove items from the machine to avoid any extra creasing.
• Straighten out and gently stretch the linen after the wash.
• Line-dry or air dry or dry flat.
•Do not tumble dry linen, as it may leave permanent creasing and it will shorten the life of the item. If you dry linen in a hot tumble dryer, it can shrink up to 15%.
Note: Linen can generally be machine washed at high temperatures but this can cause shrinkage. Modern detergents generally work just as well at a lower temperature so it is not necessary to use a hot wash. We recommend the maximum temperature you use for linen is 60°C.
Hand washing linen
Fine embroidered or hand hemmed/stitched linen items need extra care. It is usually best to hand wash these items or take them to a professional cleaner.
• Use water that is comfortably warm to the touch (blood heat) and also ensure you use the correct washing detergent (see advice above). This should be dissolved/evenly distributed in the water before you add the item.
• Let the item soak for up to two hours to ensure the fibres are saturated.
• Use gentle agitation to wash the item.
• Rinse the item in three clean rinses of cool water, or rinse until the water is clear.
• Between rinses and at the end of the wash, squeeze the excess water out of the item.
• Starch the item at this stage (if you are using starch).
• Dry flat if possible, gently pulling item to the correct size. Alternatively line-dry or air dry. Do not tumble dry.
Ironing linen
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For some people, reading is their ultimate form of relaxation and fun! For others, reading can seem like a bit of a chore. No matter what category you fall into, we encourage you to embrace National Read a Book Day. Usually, it is simply about finding the right book for you. From memoirs to sci-fi;… View moreFor some people, reading is their ultimate form of relaxation and fun! For others, reading can seem like a bit of a chore. No matter what category you fall into, we encourage you to embrace National Read a Book Day. Usually, it is simply about finding the right book for you. From memoirs to sci-fi; there are so many different types of books out there today. Use National Read a Book Day to find the perfect book for you to really get stuck into!
NZ Road Code for Heavy Vehicle Drivers
2017-18 edition
332 pages, excellent condition.
Six 2008-2011 The Shed magazines
80 pages each, excellent condition
Each issue packed with projects, ideas and advice for handymen
Maybe you've seen Dungeons & Dragons being played on Stranger Things or The Big Bang Theory. Perhaps you're just the sort of person who enjoys telling stories and creating imaginative worlds. Long ago you might have had a go whilst at high school and now you're wondering if maybe… View moreMaybe you've seen Dungeons & Dragons being played on Stranger Things or The Big Bang Theory. Perhaps you're just the sort of person who enjoys telling stories and creating imaginative worlds. Long ago you might have had a go whilst at high school and now you're wondering if maybe you might like to get back into it with your family.
Whatever the reason, the Waikato Role-Playing Guild's premier in person event, Convergence, is back. Full details can be found here (fb.me...) and you can buy tickets here (convergence2022.lilregie.com...).
Kora saves the day with 13c off a litre!
In a world of rising fuel prices, a hero has come to save every day! Join Kora and save a super 13 cents a litre on every fill at Waitomo until 30th November.
Kora is the Kiwi fuel payment card that saves you 10c a litre every day at Mobil and Waitomo.… View moreKora saves the day with 13c off a litre!
In a world of rising fuel prices, a hero has come to save every day! Join Kora and save a super 13 cents a litre on every fill at Waitomo until 30th November.
Kora is the Kiwi fuel payment card that saves you 10c a litre every day at Mobil and Waitomo. Fill up when you want and pay later with weekly, fortnightly or monthly billing.
With prices flying high, now’s the time to save more with 13 cents off every litre at Waitomo until 30th November. Apply today!
Keen to learn to identify plants, plant some trees, do some carving, have some kai (food) and meet new people? 🌳🍃 Reconnect with nature and learn about restoration in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) at this FREE day out.
Please note: This event is suitable for people aged 16+.
Update a balance bike with a colourful new look with Resene paints so that it can continue to be enjoyed for years to come!
Find out how to create your own.
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Don’t forget something for Dad!
The Red Cross Shop Hamilton East has a collection of things ready,
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Momentum Waikato and Tompkins Wake are making it easier to create or update your Will.
Go to tompkinswake.com/create-your-free-will during September - enter your details in the template and it generates your legal Will. Sign it, get it witnessed and lodge it with a lawyer of your choice, no … View moreMomentum Waikato and Tompkins Wake are making it easier to create or update your Will.
Go to tompkinswake.com/create-your-free-will during September - enter your details in the template and it generates your legal Will. Sign it, get it witnessed and lodge it with a lawyer of your choice, no obligation to use Tompkins Wake. If your affairs are complex, you will still need legal advice.
Providing for your loved ones is the priority, but you may also wish to leave a bequest to support a charity or your community, Momentum can make your gift-in-will last forever.
Attendance at meetings helps members feel a part of the fellowship. Members share how AEA has worked for them and the difference it is making in their lives. AEA holds regular online meetings and welcomes newcomers from around the world
Join Pat from the Luxury Cruising Co this September to discover a unique collection of destinations and packages!
Sessions
Europe Session Tuesday 6th September 11am River Cruising
Land Journeys, Rail Journeys, Private Jet Tours, Small Ship Cruising, Luxury Yacht Cruising.
Canada/Alaska … View moreJoin Pat from the Luxury Cruising Co this September to discover a unique collection of destinations and packages!
Sessions
Europe Session Tuesday 6th September 11am River Cruising
Land Journeys, Rail Journeys, Private Jet Tours, Small Ship Cruising, Luxury Yacht Cruising.
Canada/Alaska Session on Thursday 8th September 11am
Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise, Eastern Canada with New England Cruise, Rockies with Rail, Rockies with Calgary Stampede
Australia on Tuesday 13th September 11am
Kimberly Small Ship Cruising, 4WD Touring, Tasmania, Luxury Wilderness Camps, Discover a wide range of options available.
Asia Session on Thursday 15th September 11am
Discover Touring and River Cruises available in Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan and South Korea
Luxury Cruising on Tuesday 20 September at 11am
An overview of Luxury Cruising Worldwide and expedition cruising in Antarctica and the Arctic
Click here to register your interest or contact 0800 214 9925
Visit https://luxurycruising.co.nz/
Gran's Kitchen (Recipes from a disappearing era)
Natalie Oldfield
Hardie Grant Publishing, 2010. Hardback, large format, 249 pages
Has a small scuff on the bottom of the rear cover, otherwise very good condition.
Mouth-watering recipes from a disappearing era: at 95 years old, the … View moreGran's Kitchen (Recipes from a disappearing era)
Natalie Oldfield
Hardie Grant Publishing, 2010. Hardback, large format, 249 pages
Has a small scuff on the bottom of the rear cover, otherwise very good condition.
Mouth-watering recipes from a disappearing era: at 95 years old, the lovely Dulcie May Booker shares her 76 best recipes and cooking tips in this handsome volume peppered with reminiscences and photographs of her life as dressmaker, market gardener and homemaker extraordinaire.
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