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How to Look After Linen
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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International Read a Book Day
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!
Tall Boy Scotch Chest of Drawers
Surplus to needs, so gotta go!
These sell new for $800-plus.
100 cm wide and 1200 tall - standard for these.
A couple of the drawer rails are broken but easily replaced by spares from the hardware. It has various surface scratches and marks but no damage structurally to the wood.
… View moreSurplus to needs, so gotta go!
These sell new for $800-plus.
100 cm wide and 1200 tall - standard for these.
A couple of the drawer rails are broken but easily replaced by spares from the hardware. It has various surface scratches and marks but no damage structurally to the wood.
It'll take two people to get it out of the house, so bear that in mind when collecting it.
Upper Hutt Spring Festival 2022
Celebrate Spring at Upper Hutt's 21st annual Upper Hutt Spring Festival. A fun filled family day out with 200 street stalls from around the country, live entertainment, fabulous food trucks, children's rides and displays. Something for the whole family!
Saturday 10 September
9am to … View moreCelebrate Spring at Upper Hutt's 21st annual Upper Hutt Spring Festival. A fun filled family day out with 200 street stalls from around the country, live entertainment, fabulous food trucks, children's rides and displays. Something for the whole family!
Saturday 10 September
9am to 3pm
Main Street, Upper Hutt
Get super-duper fuel savings with Kora.
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!
Community Garage Sale
Our Community Garage Sale is one NOT to be missed!!Our next Community Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday 10th September.
There are limited tables available, so please touch base with us today to secure your spot.
Otherwise, add it to the calendar for a morning of browsing and bargain … View moreOur Community Garage Sale is one NOT to be missed!!Our next Community Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday 10th September.
There are limited tables available, so please touch base with us today to secure your spot.
Otherwise, add it to the calendar for a morning of browsing and bargain hunting!
Cleaner- moving out clean
I am looking for a cleaner to do a full clean of the inside of our house.
Can anyone recommend anyone?
Paint a kid's balance bike
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.
Tutus on Tour back in Wellington!
Spring is in the air, which means that the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Tutus on Tour is back and coming to the Wellington Opera House on 7 and 8 October!
See dancers from your national ballet company performing an enchanting programme including classical favourites and new works which are sure… View moreSpring is in the air, which means that the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Tutus on Tour is back and coming to the Wellington Opera House on 7 and 8 October!
See dancers from your national ballet company performing an enchanting programme including classical favourites and new works which are sure to delight dance fans of all ages.
With just three shows and adult tickets starting at $35 plus booking fee, seats are selling fast.
Find out more and book at rnzb.org.nz.
Join Our Fleet!
Are you looking for your next career move?
With demand for our services exceeding supply we need you!
We’re always on the look-out for customer service-focused people whose professional standards match our own. We take pride in being the best in the business and providing customers with a … View moreAre you looking for your next career move?
With demand for our services exceeding supply we need you!
We’re always on the look-out for customer service-focused people whose professional standards match our own. We take pride in being the best in the business and providing customers with a premium and reliable experience, every time.
If you’ve got the same values as us, are keen to take the next step in your career, it is time to join Corporate Cabs.
For more information, email: info@corporatecabs.co.nz or call 0800 789 78
Have you got your tickets yet???
Be among one of the first audiences in the world to see this great film, being presented to you by Karori Lions Club (UK release on 9 September, and US and most of the world on the 16th - the day after our screening).
"See How They Run" is an original story by Mark Chappell. Here is … View moreBe among one of the first audiences in the world to see this great film, being presented to you by Karori Lions Club (UK release on 9 September, and US and most of the world on the 16th - the day after our screening).
"See How They Run" is an original story by Mark Chappell. Here is the official synopsis:
"In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard and eager rookie Constable Stalker take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril."
If you want to find out more about the film, this link will give you all you need to know: collider.com...
Information on getting tickets is all on the poster shown here - and don't forget to confirm numbers and your payment to pamberrynz@gmail.com.
Caring for Creation in Karori
The St Ninian's Fishing club meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm on Zoom and we have been developing our understanding of how we can be disciples in our community. 🙏
Our Fishing club events are community-facing with a focus on discipleship. Our next event planned focuses on the … View moreThe St Ninian's Fishing club meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm on Zoom and we have been developing our understanding of how we can be disciples in our community. 🙏
Our Fishing club events are community-facing with a focus on discipleship. Our next event planned focuses on the Season of Creation.
Caring for Creation in Karori: Sunday 4 September at 2 - 4pm
Monaghan Reserve (near 65 Monaghan Ave)
We will be supporting Karori Kaitiaki planting in community spaces on Monaghan Ave. Please bring gardening gloves, a water bottle and a jacket. Also a lopper, spade/shovel and rake. This is a great opportunity to join our community to help care for God's creation. Suitable for all ages. 🪴
Please join us. 😊
Addictive Eaters Anonymous
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
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