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Laundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.
Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.
The TikTok… View moreLaundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.
Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.
The TikTok user who started the trend soaked her freshly-laundered towels in warm water with a regular laundry detergent, washing soda, and borax – and the water turned dark brown.
The video prompted many of us to wonder whether we’ve been unwittingly nestling into dirty linens our entire lives. Home cleaning enthusiasts have since tried the technique on everything from clothes to rugs and second-hand couch covers.
What laundry stripping does is soak out any leftover detergent, fabric softener, minerals and natural body oils that have collected on the fabric over time. But some cleaning experts say it's unnecessary and brings out more dye than dirt.
So, I decided to test it out on a white duvet cover. I clean my sheets weekly and duvet cover once every couple of months. As a general rule, someone who sleeps in make-up and eats in bed as frequently as I do, shouldn't have white linens. But as a basic white woman in her mid-20s, fashion dictates I must.
The duvet appeared pretty white before going into the laundry strip. The strip wash recipe called for a 1:1:2 ratio mixture of borax, washing soda (sodium carbonate) and laundry detergent.
Borax is available at hardware stores and pharmacists, and the other ingredients you can find in the supermarket.
What I used:
- Greenwoods Washing Soda Crystals: ($4.99 from Countdown)
- Fab laundry liquid Frangipani 1L ($6.00 from Countdown)
- Borax ($10.99 from Bunnings)
To strip laundry, combine borax, washing soda and a regular laundry detergent in a 1:1:2 ratio in hot water.
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Matariki at Pūkaha
Saturday, 19 June - 31 July 2021 @ 9:00am - 5:00pm
Enjoy Matariki inspired food menu including The Milky Way Drinkshake! Leave a message of hope, celebration or rememberance on the nightscape display. Find the stars of Matariki, unlock their meaning and enter prize draw to win … View moreMatariki at Pūkaha
Saturday, 19 June - 31 July 2021 @ 9:00am - 5:00pm
Enjoy Matariki inspired food menu including The Milky Way Drinkshake! Leave a message of hope, celebration or rememberance on the nightscape display. Find the stars of Matariki, unlock their meaning and enter prize draw to win big!
We're super pleased to be able to display Windoware Honeycomb Blinds in our showroom. Experience these insulating blinds for yourself and be sure to check out the latest consumer report showing that these blinds are 63% effective at retaining heat at your windows.
Window Trendz
Corner of … View moreWe're super pleased to be able to display Windoware Honeycomb Blinds in our showroom. Experience these insulating blinds for yourself and be sure to check out the latest consumer report showing that these blinds are 63% effective at retaining heat at your windows.
Window Trendz
Corner of Victoria Ave & Main St,
Palmerston North
Free Measure and Quote - 06 355 5588
Dear neighbours,
It's taken seven years, but it was worth the wait. Have you tried them?
Good morning everyone,
Looks like it will be a nice autumn's day in Palmerston North today.
Below is a list of contents we anticipate to be in this Thursday's $15 Vege Hub orders:
Pumpkin
Kumara… View moreGood morning everyone,
Looks like it will be a nice autumn's day in Palmerston North today.
Below is a list of contents we anticipate to be in this Thursday's $15 Vege Hub orders:
Pumpkin
Kumara
Onion
Carrots
Broccoli
Banana
Mandarin
Kiwifruit
Orders need to be in by midnight tonight for pick up Thursday 3 June.
Everything you need to know about how to order is in the document attached.
Enjoy your day!
Amy
It's World Smokefree Day and a time to reflect on the country’s goal to be ‘Smokefree Aotearoa’ by 2025.
Palmy was one the first city’s in New Zealand to encourage public places being smokefree. And now, Palmy’s gone one step further to encourage public places to also be vapefree.… View moreIt's World Smokefree Day and a time to reflect on the country’s goal to be ‘Smokefree Aotearoa’ by 2025.
Palmy was one the first city’s in New Zealand to encourage public places being smokefree. And now, Palmy’s gone one step further to encourage public places to also be vapefree.
Keeping Palmy’s outdoor spaces smokefree and vapefree means we can all enjoy the city’s sportsfields, parks and playgrounds with your whanau and friends.
Let’s continue showing the world we’re proud to be a city that’s leading the way in being smokefrree and vapefree.
Toby's been Missing since yesterday from the Highbury, Chippendale area hes micro chipped, friendly Cat for any information please contact me on 02102959496
Thank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the … View moreThank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the trust restore the land to its former forested glory.
Call us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.
The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) … View moreCall us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.
The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) is to clean your home and get it organised. Doing those two things alone will drastically improve the quality of your space.
Then, on to decorating. With years of budget decorating behind (and in front of!) us, we've amassed a few helpful tips for 'making house' with a slim wallet.
1. Paint an accent wall
STAND OUT: This one wall, in the home of Melbourne designer Miranda Skoczek, brings something extra-special to her bedroom without going overboard.
Painting your walls is one of the most cost-effective decorative updates you can make to your home. But if you're on a shoestring budget, the two cans of $30 paint it may require to paint your bedroom could very well put you off.
Instead, consider painting an accent wall. One litre (which will cover around 9 square metres) or a 2.5-litre can (which covers up to 24 square metres) is likely all you'll need to cover a single wall, which can make just as much of an impact.
2. Get rid of unsightly items
FIRE THE WIRE: This clever little picket fence, designed by Karl Zahn, provides some fun inspiration for ways you can tidy up all those wires that often dominate the modern day living room.
Before you start worrying about what you can and cannot afford to buy, consider what you should get rid of, or unsightly items that you need to hide.
Dated, worn or damaged items could be doing the look of your home a disservice, and if they're non-essential, removing them can give your home a clean slate.
One of the worst offenders common in rental apartments is vertical blinds. Or how about those not-so-stylish college posters you've been holding on to? Let go, or at least put them in storage.
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Hi Neighbours,
We have launched our little online business and would like to invite all to have a look at our products, there are a wide range of items available and more being uploaded as we go along.
The perfect gift for a friend, yourself or "because you want it"
It is called … View moreHi Neighbours,
We have launched our little online business and would like to invite all to have a look at our products, there are a wide range of items available and more being uploaded as we go along.
The perfect gift for a friend, yourself or "because you want it"
It is called Essence Esoteric Essentials and we are on trademe too - 3ssence
Would be great to get your support
Still tryi g to get everything set up so would appreciate your positive feedback
Cheers
In good condition, moves and talks etc. When pressed on different parts.
Pickup in Longburn.
Relax, Reconnect, Restore. Women's Weekend Retreat
When: 11 - 13 June
Where: Norsewood
Contact: Charlotte
email: charlotte@wealthofhealth.co.nz
Price: $175.00
Are you tired of the daily grind of being busy serving others and constantly meeting the needs of everyone else by yourself? … View moreRelax, Reconnect, Restore. Women's Weekend Retreat
When: 11 - 13 June
Where: Norsewood
Contact: Charlotte
email: charlotte@wealthofhealth.co.nz
Price: $175.00
Are you tired of the daily grind of being busy serving others and constantly meeting the needs of everyone else by yourself? How would your body and mind feel after a whole weekend of self care?
Refreshed and Ready to move into, 25 Richmond Avenue is a fantastic opportunity for you to secure your new home in this busy property market.
Don't hesitate to contact us
The Hub, 23 Gordon St, Dannevirke
When: 8 June
Where: The Hub, 23 Gordon St, Dannevike
Contact: Tararua REAP,
Phone: 06 374 6565
Time: 6.30pm * 8.30pm
This workshop runs for 2 hours and includes topics such as what happens to your waste (Landfill, wastewater recycling). It highlights waste… View moreThe Hub, 23 Gordon St, Dannevirke
When: 8 June
Where: The Hub, 23 Gordon St, Dannevike
Contact: Tararua REAP,
Phone: 06 374 6565
Time: 6.30pm * 8.30pm
This workshop runs for 2 hours and includes topics such as what happens to your waste (Landfill, wastewater recycling). It highlights waste free alternative products and other exciting waste minimilising praticies at the home.
Going out of garden pots, so two more up for sale.
One is a dark reddish brown and the other is a nice Aztec styled design.
Measurements are 38 cm high and 34 cm wide at top.
Price is $50 for both or will sell separately for $25 each.
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