88 m. ago Pouring 1 liquid inside washing machine can stop clothes from smelling foul

If you're sick and tired of that stench coming from inside your washing machine, you are certainly not alone. Now you can use one cupboard essential to solve the problem

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2 h. ago Adding 1 liquid to washing machine stops smelly clothes – not fabric softener

Do you want your washing machine smelling fresh along with the clothes which go inside it? One expert revealed the liquid you should be adding into your drum for a cycle

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5 h. ago The top 10 things homeowners put off fixing around the house

The top 10 things homeowners put off fixing around the house include noisy or vibrating washing machines, overflowing gutters and dripping taps.

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9 h. ago I was warned my children would be ripped in half when we divorced. But I had no idea just how brutal custody cases can be

My experience of court was eye-opening. And when I sat in on other cases, I realised how often mothers are vilifiedIt’s 1836 and the French writer George Sand is swimming in the River Indre with her clothes on, weighed down by layers of ankle-length fabric. To anyone passing by, she must look mad or worse – driven by a death wish. But for her there is the relief of cool water sluicing hot skin, after walking for hours in 30C heat. She’s been moving all day because if she stops she’ll remember how frightened she is: she’s about to go to court to fight for her children against a husband driven by punitive anger.Custodire. To care. To look after. To guard. To restrain. Maternal care is, we are constantly told, the most natural of functions. But for century after century, women who transgress the expected norms of what a mother should be have battled for their children and been found wanting. Maternal care comes at a price when the law is involved. And all too often custody can be more ...

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34 h. ago Completely solid item that's classed as liquid at UK airports

Rules may differ between airports, but the UK Government offers advice on what 'counts' as a liquid

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49 h. ago Shades, sinks, washing machines: inside London’s shoplifting boom

Shades, sinks, washing machines: inside London’s shoplifting boom  The Times

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2 w. ago Stop using fabric softener in your washing machine – 35p product can work better

An appliance expert has explained the reason you might be getting mould in your washing machine detergent drawer – and suggested swapping one popular laundry product for a budget alternative

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2 w. ago Stunned woman opened washing machine to find she'd brought more than just clothes home from holiday

Something had sneaked into her luggage on her return from Phuket in Thailand, and was then put through a full washing machine cycle

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3 w. ago Get rid of washing machine mould by making 1 simple change to your routine

One common mistake many of us make with our washing machines could be causing mould growth and making our clothes smell musty without us realising

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3 w. ago Stop making 1 common mistake with your washing machine that causes mould

If your laundry smells musty even after washing, mould could be growing inside your washing machine - but there's an easy solution to prevent it

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