• Washing Machine Load - Only fill your Washing Machine to its recommended maximum load weight. Over filling results in poor washing, can damage the Washing Machine and also your garments. A small Washing load is both a waste of water and energy
  

• Sort Your Washing - Ensure that you sort your washing correctly. Sort your garments according to their individual care instructions if possible, if not at least sort Light - Dark, Workwear - Delicates and Warm - Cool Wash. Close all Zips, Check Pockets and turn garments inside out to protect them during the washing cycle
  

• Garment Care Labels - Follow the instructions on your garment care labels carefully. These have been formulated to protect your clothing and the washing impact on the environment
  

• Wash at Lower Temperatures - Modern Washing Machines and Detergents are designed to be used at Lower temperatures. These Lower temperatures help to protect your garments, the environment and also save you money

• Use Environmental Detergent - Where possible try switching to an Environmental Friendly Laundry Detergent. There are some excellent products on the market that are both kind to your clothing and the environment

• Correct Amount of Detergent - Ensure that you use the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer. Adding too much can be detrimental to your clothing, won't clean them any better and will cost you more money

• Fabric Softeners - Anti-Static Fabric Conditioners can be good for your clothing, helping to reduce static build-up and collection of lint, however some standard ones can contain chemicals that damage your clothing and the environment. Consider using an Environmentally Friendly Fabric Conditioner

• Drying - Where possible try to air dry your laundry, it's far better for your clothing, the environment and also saves you money

• Ironing  - Check your garment labels for individual ironing instructions as the wrong temperature etc can damage the clothing fibres. Try to reduce the amount of clothing that requires ironing by shaking, smoothing and air drying. Clothes steamers are now widely available, they're gentler on fabrics and do less damage than conventional irons

Keeping Whites White forever maybe impossible but there are a few things you can do to make them stay White for longer

• Try to Spot Treat any small stains immediately

• Where possible avoid using bleach as a whitener, it damages the fabric fibres and eventually breaks  them down causing holes

• Avoid Fabric Softeners when washing Whites, they leave behind a residue that causes dirt to adhere to the fabric fibres making them look less white. Instead add 1 cup of White Vinegar to the Softener/Conditioner drawer of your Washing Machine. This is a natural bleach and will help to remove any residues and also softens clothing without damage

• Air Dry your Whites to take advantage of the Suns natural bleaching

Coloured garments fade and lose their colour over time, mainly due to wear and incorrect washing

• Don't overload your washing machine, this can cause friction within the load and fading to your garments

• Follow the garments specific care instructions carefully

• Wash all Coloureds separately from Whites & Pale Colours

• Wash any newly purchased coloured garments separately for their first wash

• Turn all your coloured garments inside out and close all zips, buttons etc before washing

• Bear in mind that Coloured garments are bleached naturally by sunlight causing them to fade

Wool garments require a little more care than some other fabrics but it's not too difficult really

• Spot treat any small stains using a cleaner specifically designed for wool and allow to air dry rather than wash the entire garment

• Avoid washing Wool garments too frequently, instead clean them with a soft garment brush and hang  them out to air to freshen them

• Wash Wool garments carefully, following the specific care label instructions. It's a good idea to wash them by hand if possible

• Gently stretch Wool garments back into shape and lay out flat on a towel to dry. Hanging to dry damages the shape of the garment and tumble drying will cause it to shrink

• Ensure the garment is fully dry before storing

• Store Wool garments by gently folding and store flat in a drawer or wardrobe. DO NOT hang on coat hangers as this will cause the garment to go out of shape. DO NOT store in plastic as this can build up moisture, damage the fibres and cause the garment to discolour

• Wool is the Moths favourite, keep them away from your stored garments by placing Cedar Wood balls in your drawers & wardrobe. Cedar Wood has a natural smell unlike Moth Balls

• Sometimes your Wool garment will develop Pilling on certain areas, these can be removed by carefully using a Pilling Comb or Fabric Shaver

Cotton is one of the most used natural fabrics on the planet but also one of the most harmful to the environment during its production

• Wash the garment according to the care label and by hand if possible. Washing by hand exposes the garment fibres to less wear and prolongs its life

• Wash Cotton garments inside out to protect the outer surface from damage

• Gently stretch Cotton garments back into shape before hanging out to air dry, preferably NOT in direct sunlight if the garment is coloured

• Iron or Steam the garment according to the care label. Steaming is less harmful than ironing but if ironing use the steam function to make the fabric fibres smoother

• Store Cotton garments flat (T-Shirts, Sweatshirts) or hung on coat hangers (Shirts, Trousers, Skirts)

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• Take 3 to 5 deseeded Soap Nut shells and place them in a small drawstring muslin bag and tie closed

• Place the muslin bag into the washing machine drum and select your washing cycle setting. Soap Nuts are effective at all washing temperatures

• After the washing cycle is complete the muslin bag can be removed. Air dry the Soap Nuts ready for the next wash

• The dried Soap Nuts can be re-used for another 3 or 4 washes, depending on the temperature they have been used at

• After 3 or 4 uses the exhausted Soap Nuts can be discarded in your compost bin

• Place 6 deseeded Soap Nut shells into a pan with 500ml of cold water

• Bring the mixture to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally

• Strain the liquid to remove the Soap Nut shells

• Air dry the Soap Nuts. These can be re-used to make more liquid detergent

• Once the liquid is cool it can be transferred to a bottle and stored in the fridge for around a week (no preservatives)

• Dilute the Liquid Detergent approximately 50/50 with hot water and add 2 or 3 tablespoons to your washing machine detergent drawer

• Run your washing machine cycle as normal