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Laundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.
Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.
The TikTok… View moreLaundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.
Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.
The TikTok user who started the trend soaked her freshly-laundered towels in warm water with a regular laundry detergent, washing soda, and borax – and the water turned dark brown.
The video prompted many of us to wonder whether we’ve been unwittingly nestling into dirty linens our entire lives. Home cleaning enthusiasts have since tried the technique on everything from clothes to rugs and second-hand couch covers.
What laundry stripping does is soak out any leftover detergent, fabric softener, minerals and natural body oils that have collected on the fabric over time. But some cleaning experts say it's unnecessary and brings out more dye than dirt.
So, I decided to test it out on a white duvet cover. I clean my sheets weekly and duvet cover once every couple of months. As a general rule, someone who sleeps in make-up and eats in bed as frequently as I do, shouldn't have white linens. But as a basic white woman in her mid-20s, fashion dictates I must.
The duvet appeared pretty white before going into the laundry strip. The strip wash recipe called for a 1:1:2 ratio mixture of borax, washing soda (sodium carbonate) and laundry detergent.
Borax is available at hardware stores and pharmacists, and the other ingredients you can find in the supermarket.
What I used:
- Greenwoods Washing Soda Crystals: ($4.99 from Countdown)
- Fab laundry liquid Frangipani 1L ($6.00 from Countdown)
- Borax ($10.99 from Bunnings)
To strip laundry, combine borax, washing soda and a regular laundry detergent in a 1:1:2 ratio in hot water.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Who needs a house in retirement anyway? Anne Flynn says her "infrastructure" is in Papamoa, but her home is a caravan which she moves from town to town.
Chicago, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history, is coming to Hamilton. It is a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery.
Bringing the show to life will be one of New Zealand’s most experienced and talented directors, David Sidwell. … View moreChicago, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history, is coming to Hamilton. It is a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery.
Bringing the show to life will be one of New Zealand’s most experienced and talented directors, David Sidwell. He’s assembled a cast of seasoned local performers and musicians who are all itching to get back on stage. He’ll be backed up by Music Director, Nick Braae and Choreographers Sonja McGirr-Garrett and Alexis Holmes.
Chicago opens at Clarence St Theatre on June 25th and runs for two weeks. Tickets are on sale at Ticketek.
Dear neighbours,
It's taken seven years, but it was worth the wait. Have you tried them?
Outside, cobbled and fenced with lockable gate. Space measures 8m x 4m approx. Phone 021650311 or 0211451102.
Thank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the … View moreThank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the trust restore the land to its former forested glory.
Free to good home and hopefully much more use out of it. Was damaged by a couple of dogs as per picture. call 02041741215 Peter, pick up Pyes Pa.
Call us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.
The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) … View moreCall us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.
The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) is to clean your home and get it organised. Doing those two things alone will drastically improve the quality of your space.
Then, on to decorating. With years of budget decorating behind (and in front of!) us, we've amassed a few helpful tips for 'making house' with a slim wallet.
1. Paint an accent wall
STAND OUT: This one wall, in the home of Melbourne designer Miranda Skoczek, brings something extra-special to her bedroom without going overboard.
Painting your walls is one of the most cost-effective decorative updates you can make to your home. But if you're on a shoestring budget, the two cans of $30 paint it may require to paint your bedroom could very well put you off.
Instead, consider painting an accent wall. One litre (which will cover around 9 square metres) or a 2.5-litre can (which covers up to 24 square metres) is likely all you'll need to cover a single wall, which can make just as much of an impact.
2. Get rid of unsightly items
FIRE THE WIRE: This clever little picket fence, designed by Karl Zahn, provides some fun inspiration for ways you can tidy up all those wires that often dominate the modern day living room.
Before you start worrying about what you can and cannot afford to buy, consider what you should get rid of, or unsightly items that you need to hide.
Dated, worn or damaged items could be doing the look of your home a disservice, and if they're non-essential, removing them can give your home a clean slate.
One of the worst offenders common in rental apartments is vertical blinds. Or how about those not-so-stylish college posters you've been holding on to? Let go, or at least put them in storage.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Our commissioners invite you to the final drop-in events for learning about our city’s long-term plan and how to have your say.
Join us at Greerton Library on Monday 31 May from 4pm to 7pm or at Papamoa Surf Club on Tuesday 1 June from 4pm to 7pm.
For more information visit … View moreOur commissioners invite you to the final drop-in events for learning about our city’s long-term plan and how to have your say.
Join us at Greerton Library on Monday 31 May from 4pm to 7pm or at Papamoa Surf Club on Tuesday 1 June from 4pm to 7pm.
For more information visit www.nowforthefuture.co.nz...
Paint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!
Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail … View morePaint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!
Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail price in May 2021 at Resene owned ColorShops.
King bed : with fitted and flat sheet, duvet and pillow slips.
Lovely condition no rips, or marks.
Firm with pillow top. Sheets and duvet are grey the photo doesn’t
Show true colour.
Join us in supporting GUMBOOT FRIDAY 2021!
We want all kiwis to get behind Mike King’s – I Am Hope gumboot challenge!
Help us create awareness for Mental health in NZ and be in to WIN 1 of 3 copies of Mike King’s book: "The nutters club"
How? Easy as:
1.Wear your gumboots this … View moreJoin us in supporting GUMBOOT FRIDAY 2021!
We want all kiwis to get behind Mike King’s – I Am Hope gumboot challenge!
Help us create awareness for Mental health in NZ and be in to WIN 1 of 3 copies of Mike King’s book: "The nutters club"
How? Easy as:
1.Wear your gumboots this Friday 28th May.
2.Private message us your gumboots picture or video.
3.Challenge friends & family to wear their gumboots & help raise awareness for this cause.
T&Cs: Funniest photos /videos win. Three winners will be selected on Monday 31st of May 2021 and contacted over FB, IG or Neighbourly Private message. Good luck & GUMBOOT UP NZ!
To support mental health awareness in NZ our team is getting behind Mike King’s project #gumbootupNZ & challenging all our Franchise Owners around the country to donate a minimum of $100 to I AM HOPE Charity Organisation.
Want to donate money to this great Organisation too? Visit: www.gumbootfriday.org.nz...
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Youth Philharmonic Tauranga (YPT) will present a free concert at 4pm Saturday 12 June at St Peters in the city.
Pack your winter woolies and join us on a 3 day/2 night mini break to Taupo. We have chosen a luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Taupo for a relaxing and leisurely break. As well as enjoying a festive Christmas luncheon we have also left time for you to enjoy your surroundings as well as a bit … View morePack your winter woolies and join us on a 3 day/2 night mini break to Taupo. We have chosen a luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Taupo for a relaxing and leisurely break. As well as enjoying a festive Christmas luncheon we have also left time for you to enjoy your surroundings as well as a bit of sightseeing.
Please use the 'Read More' button to find out more about this tour. We would love you to join us.
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