washing clothes Stories

Your washing machine is not self-cleaning: Here’s how to keep it fresh and odour free
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 11, 2025

The warm, damp environment inside the machine becomes a breeding ground for mould and bacteria, which then transfer to your laundry.

Why do some clothes shrink in the wash? A textile scientist explains how to ‘unshrink' them
The Conversation  |  Aug 05, 2025

To minimise shrinkage, you may use cold water, the lowest spin speed or the gentlest cycle available, especially for cotton and rayon. Machine labels...

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