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Dirt, mould, and other grimy residue can build up inside your washer over time. Learn how to clean a washing machine, including front-loading and top-loading machines, to get your laundry as clean as possible.
Your washing machine’s main job is to clean your clothes, but did you know you should … View moreDirt, mould, and other grimy residue can build up inside your washer over time. Learn how to clean a washing machine, including front-loading and top-loading machines, to get your laundry as clean as possible.
Your washing machine’s main job is to clean your clothes, but did you know you should clean your washing machine at least once a month? With just a few supplies you can easily clean your washing machine to keep it looking and smelling like new.
The dirt that disappears from your clothes, towels, and sheets has to go somewhere, which means grime can build up inside your washing machine over time. Without regular cleaning, the appliance might also harbour leftover detergent, hard-water deposits, and mould or mildew around the lid. This can leave a residue on laundry or cause items to emerge from the wash with a funky smell. To ensure your freshly washed clothes and linens are as clean as possible, follow these steps on how to clean a washing machine once a month. These instructions work for cleaning front-loading and top-loading washing machines, but there are a few special considerations for both types.
If your washing machine has a self-clean function, choose that cycle and follow the manufacturer's instructions to clean the inside of the machine. Otherwise, you can use this simple, three-step process to eliminate build-up in washing machine hoses and pipes and ensure your clothes stay fresh and clean.
Step 1: Run a Hot Cycle with Vinegar
Run an empty, regular cycle on hot, using two cups of white vinegar instead of detergent. Add the vinegar to the detergent dispenser. (Don't worry about harming your machine, as white vinegar will not damage clothes.) The hot water-vinegar combo removes and prevents bacteria growth. Vinegar can also act as a deodorizer and cut through mildew odours.
Step 2: Scrub the Inside and Outside of the Washing Machine
In a bucket or nearby sink, mix about 1/4 cup vinegar with a quart of warm water. Use this mixture, plus a sponge and dedicated toothbrush, to clean the inside of the machine. Pay special attention to dispensers for fabric softener or soap, the inside of the door, and around the door opening. If your soap dispenser is removable, soak it in the vinegar water before scrubbing. Give the machine's exterior a wipe down, too.
Step 3: Run a Second Hot Cycle
Run one more empty, regular cycle on hot, without detergent or vinegar. If desired, add 1/2 cup baking soda to the drum to help clear away build-up loosened from the first cycle. After the cycle is complete, wipe out the inside of the drum with a microfiber cloth to remove any remaining residue.
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Don’t miss Zip Tawa’s MASSIVE Annual Sale, this Friday 17th Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June only.
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Baths, showers, tapware, toilets, and accessories with up to 60% off, including complete bathroom packages from $1599.
Zip it … View moreDon’t miss Zip Tawa’s MASSIVE Annual Sale, this Friday 17th Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June only.
Get leading bathroom brands and HUGE Annual Sale savings!
Baths, showers, tapware, toilets, and accessories with up to 60% off, including complete bathroom packages from $1599.
Zip it up in style with leading bathroom brands, at Zip Tawa’s MASSIVE Annual Sale, Friday 17th Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June.
Zip Tawa 95-97 Main Road, Tawa.
Plan ahead to get your house re-paint ready for the Spring/Summer season. We are now booking for mid-August-September onwards. If this is something you have in mind, please get in touch for a free quote. Locally owned and operated.
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Call us on 0211004950 / Instagram … View morePlan ahead to get your house re-paint ready for the Spring/Summer season. We are now booking for mid-August-September onwards. If this is something you have in mind, please get in touch for a free quote. Locally owned and operated.
altapaintersnz@gmail.com
Call us on 0211004950 / Instagram @altapainters
www.altapainters.co.nz...
Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?
Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022.
Congratulations to Berhampore, Wellington which took out the overall sweetest spot! You can check out the full list of winning … View moreEver wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?
Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022.
Congratulations to Berhampore, Wellington which took out the overall sweetest spot! You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff.
There’s also an interactive tool that you can tinker with to find your perfect place, based on the criteria that matter to you. Who knows, you might be inspired to make a change.
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Did you know Berhampore is one of the sweetest spots to live in NZ?
Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022, and Berhampore is a winner!
You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff.
If … View moreDid you know Berhampore is one of the sweetest spots to live in NZ?
Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022, and Berhampore is a winner!
You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff.
If it’s time for a change, why not check out the Sweet Spots interactive tool to find your next perfect place, based on the criteria that matter to you.
Give your voice to your community and stand for Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Local elections are happening soon and becoming a Greater Wellington regional councillor is a great way to help shape the region’s future.
Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your … View moreGive your voice to your community and stand for Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Local elections are happening soon and becoming a Greater Wellington regional councillor is a great way to help shape the region’s future.
Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your community by clicking here.
Is it time for your to learn Pilates? Do you wake up with a cranky body? Maybe your knees aren’t what they used to be! Or perhaps you might just want to achieve better flexibility and strength. Does your pelvic floor need some attention? Pilates can help you build pelvic floor awareness , … View moreIs it time for your to learn Pilates? Do you wake up with a cranky body? Maybe your knees aren’t what they used to be! Or perhaps you might just want to achieve better flexibility and strength. Does your pelvic floor need some attention? Pilates can help you build pelvic floor awareness , strength and connections in your body. Or maybe you might just want to know how to use that foam roller catching dust in your back room!
I have a couple of time slots available for private and duos are held at my boutique studio which is located in Kelburn . I work with mat, reformer, chair and small props to tailor a class just for you! To find out more or book a session please call me on 0277128434
Our House of the Week this week is a high-spec, near new family home in Hutt Central. This five-bedroom beauty has all the bells and whistles, and is for sale through Hannah Kilgariff and Dianne Cummings from Cummings, Kilgariff and Co. Read more about it on page 3 in today's edition of Homed!… View moreOur House of the Week this week is a high-spec, near new family home in Hutt Central. This five-bedroom beauty has all the bells and whistles, and is for sale through Hannah Kilgariff and Dianne Cummings from Cummings, Kilgariff and Co. Read more about it on page 3 in today's edition of Homed!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.
We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go … View moreUnleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.
We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go all out! Check out some of the previous entires here.
Take part in the 2022 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.
Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little… View moreRetirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.
Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little on yourself if you feel like it! Take up that hobby you’ve dreamed of or plan a holiday somewhere warm.
It’s easy to live life your way when you have freedom to do the things you enjoy. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.
The toy library will be open from 10-11:30am tomorrow (Sat 11 June) instead of next week (Sat 18 June).
Pop by to return your toys and pick up some new ones.
Hello Neighbours,
Our very active Bridge Club is offering lessons to learn Bridge, the best card game in the world. The course starts on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 at 7:30pm. Bring along a friend, a partner or just yourself!
Check out our website at www.karoribridge.com.... For more information or… View moreHello Neighbours,
Our very active Bridge Club is offering lessons to learn Bridge, the best card game in the world. The course starts on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 at 7:30pm. Bring along a friend, a partner or just yourself!
Check out our website at www.karoribridge.com.... For more information or to register call 04 476 6179 or contact us via email karoribridge@gmail.com.
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One of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only… View moreOne of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only half-joking, “I buy expensive towels.”
First, I read that the leading cause of stiff towels is often leftover detergent residue. However, while cutting back on detergent will prevent towels from growing scratchy, it may not revive the softness. Choosing a hot water cycle and washing loads of only towels are also recommended for maintaining fluff, but again may not be enough to bring it back from the dead.
Undeterred, I continued to scrounge around the internet, and eventually came across a few interesting tricks—using items that I already have lying around at home—that I decided to try. Not at all of them worked out, but here is what I discovered.
Add Baking Soda
What the internet says: Mix half a cup of baking soda along with a normal detergent dose for fluffier and cleaner towels. Baking soda also naturally eliminates musty and mildew smells that come from towels remaining damp for too long.
How it worked: The towel felt thicker and bouncier, but the threads were sharper and spikier—kind of like a buzz cut texture. Not entirely ideal.
Throw Tennis Balls in The Dryer
What the internet says: If you have a few clean, unused tennis balls lying around like I do, try throwing them in the dryer along with your towels. As the balls bounce around, they help remove lumps and increase softness.
How it worked: It didn’t. I noticed no difference in fluffiness from drying towels with tennis balls. My towels remained their same old scruffy selves.
Brush It Out
What the internet says: Use a hairbrush to brush your towel once it’s clean and dry, which will help break down any dried detergent residue and separate the threads from each other, making the towel softer to the touch.
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