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Discover more ways to manage your household chores allowing you to maximise your free time.

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Removing stains from clothes

Most stains vanish completely if you act fast, but some are more difficult to remove and require special attention.

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Stain removal around the home

Link to some suggestions on how to remove stains around your home and live life to the full without unsightly stains.

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Testing for colourfastness

How to test if a garmet is colourfast

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Choosing the right detergent

Read the following for some tips on choosing the right detergent for you.

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Cleaning the interior of your top loading washing machine

If you need to clean the interior of your top loading washing machine try the following technique.

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Cleaning the interior of your front loading washing machine

If you need to clean the interior of your front loading washing machine try the following technique.

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Water temperature & clothes washing

This information is designed to help you get good results from washing in cold water. 

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How to care for delicate fabrics & special clothes

How to care for delicate fabrics and special clothes.

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Caring for your feather duvet

Feather duvets and quilts should be cleaned at least once a year. Link to some suggestion on how to go about this task.

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My septic tank

This article discusses how your septic tank works, how to care for it and what products to use in it.

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Detergent Dosing

Find out about how the level of soiling and the water hardness of your area can affect the amount of detergent you need to use.

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Water hardness

It is important to know whether you live in a hard, medium or soft water area since this determines the dosage of washing detergent you should use. 

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Cleaning surfaces

Link through to some suggestions on how to clean different surfaces around your home.

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Children living life with sensitive skin in New Zealand

Have the confidence to allow your children to get dirty, which is an essential way for a child to experience life, knowing that products like Persil Sensitive are here to help.

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Home truths

Keeping your house clean is hard work, but you don't have to break your back to keep yourself and your family safe from germs. Here's our at-a-glance guide to ensuring your home stays hygienic.