Residents have called on the Environment Agency to close Seaton Meadows Landfill (SMLF), in Seaton Carew, near Hartlepool, ...

Use cold water for brights and delicates to prevent fading and shrinkage, and warmer temps for towels, sheets, and heavily ...

A much-loved Darwin grandmother has issued her heartfelt thanks to her neighbours and police after she was the victim of a ...

5. Add a lint trap: Stainless steel or floating lint traps can be a brilliant weapon in the fight against dog hair. If your ...

Pollen counts are expected to fall on Sunday (June 22), along with temperatures, which should fall to a much more comfortable ...

Washing powder firm Lenor gives its one tip to avoid damaging clothes on the line: turn them inside out. It said: “Direct sunlight breaks down dyes used in fabrics and leads to fading.

With Sky News reporting that 2025 is shaping up to be one of the worst years for hay fever seasons, and the Met Office ...

Hanging out the washing is a chore that many Brits dread – and now it turns out you've probably been doing it wrong. A home cleaning expert has urged Brits not to hang their clothes outside ...

With the hot weather, you may be tempted to dry your bedding outdoors, however, on high pollen days, this can cause pollen particles to stick to the fabric. Martin says: "I always recommend drying ...

Wool requires a gentle, cold cycle to prevent shrinking and damage to the fibres. The same goes for line-drying outdoors, says the P&G Fabric Care scientist. Thick fabrics can become very heavy when ...

A man was left with a broken foot after falling through his garden decking while hanging his washing out. Scott Eaves, 48, spent eight hours in hospital after a piece of rotten decking gave way ...

A man was left with a broken foot after falling through his garden decking while hanging his washing out. Scott Eaves, 48, spent eight hours in hospital after a piece of rotten decking gave way ...