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WIN: an ASKO Allergy Washing Machine worth $2099 {ended}

October 18, 2013 by Stacey 127 Comments

Congrats, Kaz! kaz winner

This is a sponsored post for ASKO

W6888-Allergy-Washing-Machine-in-situThe first I ever heard of asthma or allergies was when I was a kid and reading my way through the Baby-Sitter’s Club books. Mary-Anne’s boyfriend Logan’s little brother Hunter (you still with me?) had severe allergies to pets and therefore couldn’t have one. Bummer. And my first brush with asthma was little Eddie Kaspbrak, who sucked on his inhaler pretty much every five minutes in the Stephen King book IT, and finally used it as a weapon against Pennywise the evil clown, shouting “this is battery acid, you slime!”. What a legend.

While I’ve never suffered from asthma or allergies myself, apparently allergy and immune diseases are among the fastest-growing chronic conditions in Australia. One in four people will be affected at some point in their lives, with infants and small children particularly susceptible. Living with these conditions can severely affect quality of life – I mean, my husband gets hayfever and that looks miserable enough. I can only imagine how much asthma, allergies and even sensitive skin can make your days difficult.

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In an effort to combat the issue, ASKO has released the Allergy Washing Machine specifically designed for people suffering asthma and allergy. It is approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice® program, and is recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association.

Now I have not used this machine myself, and that’s not usually how I do things, but I couldn’t pass up the chance of a reader who really needs this being able to win it at no cost to them. The ASKO W6888ALLERGY Washer features higher rinsing levels and improved spin cycles that help remove detergent and soap residue (if you use that sort of thing). It even has an extra load-free cycle to rinse the drum and ensure the machine is clean.

The water is re-heated* for five minutes during the main wash, which reduces allergens, and the machine itself has no rubber bellows in the door like a regular machine. Instead it uses SmartSeal™ technology which means your garments will not come in contact with rubber and helps make loading and unloading more hygienic. The machine is also a hefty 7kg, which is great for large families.

For more information (and to find stockists), you can go to the ASKO site, chat to them on Twitter here, or on Facebook here.

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If you would like to win one for yourself, then simply leave a comment with your 25-words-or-less answer to the question: What’s your top laundry tip?

The winner will be selected by ASKO based on the creativity of your response, and will be contacted via email (by me!) and also announced on the Veggie Mama Facebook and Twitter pages. What you will receive is an ASKO W6888 Allergy Washing Machine valued at $2,099, with delivery and installation.

The fine print:

*The competition is open to Australian permanent residents aged 18 years and over.

*Employees of ASKO and their families are not permitted to enter.

*The competition will close on October 31, 2013.

*Prize cannot be exchanged for cash or any other product.

*Prize will be delivered to the winner’s residential address in Australia.

So what are you waiting for? Give us your top tip! And good luck!

 

* A hot wash (above 55°c) is most affective in killing dust mites

 

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  1. Miss Pink says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:05 am

    My top tips for getting your laundry really clean?
    Well a good start would be the ASKO W6888 Allergy Washing machine
    Also less detergent and more sunlight
    They’re a sure fire way to kill a dust mite.

    Reply
  2. Narelle Rock says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:37 am

    Keep the blacks from the white,
    Dry through the day, not at night,
    Fold the clothes as soon as they’re dry,
    Not so many creases to make you cry!

    Reply
  3. ClaireyHewitt says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:34 am

    I’ve a secret weapon, handmade Laundry Soap, 50c a cake from a lady in the country. Only thing to get chocolate out of kids clothes.

    Reply
    • Cat_BeLoverly says

      October 18, 2013 at 11:03 am

      I want to get this now!!! Share her details lovely?

      Reply
      • ClaireyHewitt says

        October 18, 2013 at 10:07 pm

        Hi Cat, My Mum gets it for me, I buy 10 cakes at a time and it lasts me ages, she is an elderly lady and makes them at home. I need to instagram them to show you how fab they are. Considering my 10 cakes cost a whole five dollars – they also last me over a year!

        Reply
  4. Jutty Gingell says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:05 am

    Whatever you do, do not turn on the washing machine while your wife is in the shower, if you want to live a long life…

    Reply
  5. Carolyn @ Champagne Cartel says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Before children, husband and I agreed to always split the laundry by gender. We now have two girls and one boy. Tip: have more sons.

    Reply
  6. Ruby says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:52 am

    I encourage my husband with the ironing, he is much better than me! I do the washing and know my whites remain white and both jobs are done well.

    Reply
  7. Michelle Sheriff says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:00 am

    Put socks in the machine with a matching “friend”. Hang in pairs. That way you’ll never lose a sock to the hungry washing machine again.

    Reply
  8. Cat_BeLoverly says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Using a delay cycle to time as suits, usually around the boys dinner time and hang out when they’re having their evening runabout.

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I whip or fluff my towels before hanging them on the line. This is also good for some clothes if you’re not a huge fan of ironing, like me. It will be even more effective of you sing “whip-it” at the same time

    Reply
  10. Rachel from Redcliffe Style says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Don’t forget about clothes in the Washing Machine and leave a load wet in there for days.

    Reply
  11. Atti says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:45 am

    I wash all the “sox and jox” in the one load….easier to sort later!

    Reply
  12. Melissa Mathews says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    Pumpkin stains on baby clothes? Rub a small amount of liquid laundry detergent on the stain before throwing it in the wash.

    Reply
  13. sonya says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    My top laundry tip: Get your hubby to do it!

    Reply
  14. wobblywibby says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Less laundry powder = cleaner clothes
    I don’t understand but it works every time!

    Reply
  15. tanya clarke says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    I’ve found that the best stain remover is dishwashing detergent. Works better than any laundry detergent I’ve ever used.

    Reply
  16. Lisa Mckenzie says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    I don’t have asthma only metal allergies and it from the inside of my body,so cannot be fixed .I am sure you will find some one who really needs this washing machine to help their allergies,it is a very annoying thing to have,great giveaway Stacey xx

    Reply
  17. Diana O. says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    The one I’m so glad Mum shared with me, to use the lint brush on wet clothes as you’re hanging them out to dry. Saves so much time trying to remove it all once they’re dry. Try it, you’ll see just how well it works!

    Reply
  18. Kellie Anderson says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    The kids and I all get asthma and allergies… yay :/

    OK… hot tip when washing is to have a can of Eucalyptus oil spray on hand. It will remove all the stains and has about a bijillion other uses!

    Reply
  19. Di says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Buy a laundry bag and use it for your bra’s. It really extends the life of your undergarments, because the straps aren’t getting stretched and tangled with the bulk of the laundry.

    Reply
  20. Egghead says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    Marry a good woman who enjoys doing it, so you don’t have to! Works well for me 🙂 Seriously though, don’t waste your money on expensive pre-wash-sprays for stains. Use a generic brand ‘spray and wipe’ (all purpose cleaner), spray it on the stain, let it sit, then in with the wash. Nan swore by this, as do we in our house now too. Just treat it the same as you would a proper pre-wash spray.

    Reply
  21. Katie Bradley says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    a silly annoying tissue went through the wash! oh no white fluff EVERYWHERE!
    no worries, put your clothes through the dryer, the lint collector should collect that annoying white fluff. Once dry, shake your clothes, clean the dryer filter then return the clothes to the dryer for another ten mins!

    Reply
    • Katie Bradley says

      October 18, 2013 at 1:19 pm

      oops needs to be 25 words or less

      EDIT:

      TISSUE FLUFF ALL OVER CLOTHES. put clothes in dryer, dry, shake clothes, clean lint filter, return to dryer for ten more mine. FLUFF BE GONE!.

      Reply
  22. Troy Simpson says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Avoid putting too much soap in a front loader. I did it once, and this is what happened: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151930052494453&set=a.10150307754419453.367752.569234452&type=3&theater

    Reply
  23. Caitlin Jeffrey says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    My tip: JUST DO IT before the laundry pile grows and swallows you and your loved ones whole!
    But I’m actually entering for my friend who is a very recently single mother to 3 kiddies under 2 and half, the eldest of which suffers terrible allergies and very severe asthma. This would make her life just a little bit brighter.

    Reply
  24. Renee says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    Use vinegar instead of fabric softener. Does the same job but there is no build up
    in your clothes (the build up is what makes towels less absorbent).

    Reply
  25. Katrina Colla says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Get all thoughts of “one day” getting ALL the washing done out of your head, and you’ll be a more sane person. Laundry, ye shall not defeat me with your petty mind games!

    Reply
  26. MaryAnne Bennie says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    always separate your wash into lights, darks and household linen. By doing this you preserve the brightness of your clothing and rough old jeans don’t rub against your dedicates. I also agree with Angela about only using half or less detergent, I have been doing that for years.

    Reply
  27. MaryAnne Bennie says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    wash in cold water as much as you can, your clothes will thank you for it

    Reply
  28. Melissa Puli says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Clothes left on the floor do not get washed… pick them up and pop them in the washing basket!

    Reply
  29. Lorna M says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    When I have a whole bunch of socks to wash, I pin the edges of each pair together, makes for easier sorting and hanging.

    Reply
  30. Kristie Tatton says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    My biggest tip for washing would be to allow the husband to do it all, providing all items in ones laundry are black or a shade of grey, made of cotton and look good with towel fluff on them as a feature.

    Reply
  31. sera says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    i always spray a bit of vinegar along my husbands collar, underarms and sleeves of his work shirts to keep them looking nice

    Reply
  32. Nicole White says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Turn your garments inside out before putting in the wash so the wear from friction, agitation is on the inside of the clothing.

    Reply
  33. Rebecca says

    October 18, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    Always fold your washing as you take it off the line so you don’t end up with a giant, daunting pile waiting for you!

    Reply
  34. MummyToFive says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    I always put the washing powder/liquid in before I put the clothes in so that you dont get any powder clumps on the clothes!

    Reply
  35. Michelle Healey says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Start teaching the kids from a very young age how fun washing is! I have my 3.5 year old little helper in training now 😉

    Reply
  36. avtvav says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Listen to your mum… she has all the tips and tricks you’ll ever need! She’ll probably even lend a hand if she’s visiting.

    Reply
  37. Seana Smith says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    I’m not entering as I already have an Asko washing machine, just wanted to add a big pat on the back to ASKO… I bloody love my washing machine… but even better… the dishwasher! Three racks… absolutely fantastic machine…

    Reply
  38. Missus Sabbatical says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    How brilliant does that machine sound! Washing tips, try to do it regularly because no one will thank you if you and your clothes smell…… or shake the clothes before you hang them on the line, hang shirts on hangers and fold as you take off, saves a helluva lot of ironing (ie nearly all of it) : )

    Reply
  39. millieserendipity says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    Keep a bottle of home brand shampoo (with pump) next to the washer use one pump on the neckline of shirts where grime collects, rub in and wash as normal.

    Reply
  40. Bek Mugridge says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Have a separate different coloured washing basket per person/child, as you bring the washing in off the line fold and put into appropriate basket, one at a time. Then it is too easy to take each one to the room it needs to go and unpack, rather than one huge daunting pile to sort through! XX

    Reply
  41. Carly Findlay says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    I use sensitive washing powder and dishwashing liquid, on hot cycle, to break down the grease caused by the oily moisturiser needed for my ichthyosis.

    This washing machine would be perfect for me.
    Does anyone have a tip for clearing my floordrobe?

    Reply
  42. coxon.amanda@gmail.com says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Add a little bit of white vinegar to help soften towels instead of softeners 🙂

    Reply
  43. Sarah-Jane Ward says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    My top washing tip is for tomato based stains. Tomato stains are photo sensitive so after you wash normally in your machine be sure to place the stained item in direct sunlight and it will magically disappear without anything more needing to be done to it.

    Reply
  44. marypreston says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Add a half cup of vinegar to the final rinse. It’s non-toxic, acts as a fabric softener, helps to eliminate the fug from clothing & helps to kill any nasties in general (and especially when there is illness in the house), cleans the washing machine & the pipes out, cheap as…….

    Reply
  45. kerry santillo says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    To minimise shrinking, make sure cottons and knits are back in their original shape, then lay flat on towels to dry.

    Reply
  46. Debbie Englefield says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    My allergic fam would love this… hot tip is 1/4 cup white vinegar in with washing detergent for the fluffiest hotel softness towel. Even when line dried! No pickled smell either, honest!

    Reply
  47. Kim says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Spray HAIRSPRAY on ball point pen marks then wash as normal, gets rid of it every time!

    Reply
  48. Kaz Purtill-Wright says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    Less is more; contrary to instructions, you don’t need a full scoop of laundry power for a wash, half or even a quarter washes wonderfully.

    Reply
  49. Karina Wong says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Praise your husband each and every time he does a load of washing so he can continue doing it!

    Reply
  50. JBMarigold says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    Each family member has ONE BASKET, ONE SHELF,
    Sorted washing within: they iron themselves.
    Teaching self-sufficiency beats stains or tips environmental,
    So DELEGATE laundry!…Fundamental!!!

    Reply
  51. Tara Lucas says

    October 19, 2013 at 4:49 am

    Save your sanity now, listen to me…
    Take some advice from my knowledge tree…
    Shake the clothes before hanging to dry… Otherwise your ironing basket will pile high.

    Reply
  52. kookla123 says

    October 19, 2013 at 5:58 am

    To say in 25 words or less
    How to keep atop of laundry mess
    One solution, without being rude
    Simply go around in the nude! 🙂

    Reply
  53. jody buhagiar says

    October 19, 2013 at 7:32 am

    To avoid the missing socks!!, Buy only a few colors, all from the same brand, in large quantities. Grabbing a pair has never been easier.

    Reply
  54. Cate says

    October 19, 2013 at 11:33 am

    DIY washing powder: 4 c grated soap, 1 c washing soda, 10 drops eucalyptus oil. Stir and store, use 1 tablespoon disolved in hot water per wash.

    Reply
  55. Amy W says

    October 19, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    A-llergies. Avoid or minimise exposure.
    S-lip ups will leave you suffering.
    K-eep on top of it.

    O-nly dry your clothes inside to avoid pollen etc

    Reply
  56. Rachel Callus says

    October 19, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    If the stain is still there don’t soak it again.
    Hang it outside, let the sun do it’s thang.

    Reply
  57. Helga Grenkowitz says

    October 19, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Use only biodegradable washing liquid or powder. We are treating our waste water biologically with the use of a ‘worm farm’. If the worms don’t die from your waste water then your skin, your laundry and your washing machine should survive as well.

    Reply
  58. Nik says

    October 19, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    My best laundry tip is to fold, hang and put away everything as soon as it’s dry otherwise you’ll soon have three weeks of clean washing taking over your couch (like I do at this very moment).

    Reply
  59. Bex says

    October 19, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    A Whites/Darks divider laundry basket in everyones rooms. Then with two laundry baskets collect all clothes at once and wash whites then dark’s together

    Reply
  60. Kirrily says

    October 19, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    Wash everyday so the washing never builds up! It also reduces the deepness and ingrainedness (not entirely sure if that is a word) of the stain,smell or discolouration

    Reply
  61. amandagorton says

    October 19, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    ALWAYS Check the pockets – tissues, pens, and money, DO NOT MIX well with water!

    Reply
  62. Leandlittlee says

    October 19, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    My clothes saving tip for strawberry lovers is pour boiling water on fresh stains and watch them disappear before your eyes. “Boiling water?!?” I hear you say. Yep, strange I know but has worked every time.

    Reply
  63. Ei Nyo says

    October 19, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    Invest in a quality washing machine
    Do routine maintenance wash and keep it clean
    Treat it well and it will last, as simple as that.

    Reply
  64. sonya blyton says

    October 20, 2013 at 7:46 am

    Add Bi-carb soda to your wash to stop yellowing and make whites white again!! Bi-carb is great for cleaning around homes!!

    Reply
  65. Emma Butler says

    October 20, 2013 at 8:14 am

    Use a couple of vinager in every wash. Gets rid of all those horrid boy gym clothes smells and keeps everything bright and fresh!

    Reply
  66. Kirsten Perry says

    October 20, 2013 at 9:03 am

    A dash of tea tree and lavender oil not only gives a lovely smell
    It also kills all those nasty bacteria as well

    Reply
  67. Jody at Six Little Hearts says

    October 20, 2013 at 11:36 am

    With six kids to wash for (two have severe allergies), my tip is to wash every day so I don’t get buried under dirty washing!

    Reply
  68. Wendy Sutcliffe says

    October 20, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    I pack my washing machine every night before I go to bed, then set the delay function, so it washed at 4am, all ready to hang out first thing in the morning.

    Reply
  69. Guest says

    October 20, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    ADD A DROP OR TWO OF LAVENDER OIL WHEN WASHING BED LINED TO FRESHEN IT UP, AND THE AROMA LINGERS IN THE LAUNDRY HELPING YOU TO RELAX WHILST TACKLING THE NEVER-ENDING LAUNDERING CHORE!!

    Reply
  70. Guest says

    October 20, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    ADDING FEW DROPS OF LAVENDER OIL WHEN WASHING BED LINEN FRESHENS IT
    UP, AND THE AROMA LINGERS HELPING YOU RELAX WHILST
    TACKLING THE NEVER-ENDING LAUNDERING!!

    Reply
  71. Sandy Horsfall says

    October 20, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    ADDING FEW DROPS OF LAVENDER OIL WHEN WASHING BED LINEN FRESHENS IT, AND THE AROMA LINGERS HELPING YOU RELAX WHILST TACKLING THE NEVER-ENDING LAUNDERING!!

    Reply
  72. Georgia says

    October 20, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    I always add white vinegar to a load as a fabric softener. Its also good for cleaning your washing machine out, just do an empty load with some vinegar 🙂 magical stuff

    Reply
  73. Linda C says

    October 20, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Spraying a little ‘Spray and Wipe’ on the
    collars of white school shirts before washing makes the stains vanish.

    Reply
  74. Star Burst says

    October 20, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Getting someone else to do it for you…

    Reply
  75. Jocelyn R says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:38 am

    Do something every day – sort, wash, fold or iron. That way it never piles up and you always have an organised laundry system!

    Reply
  76. Alana224 says

    October 21, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Always use the sun to dry clothes- the natural way leaves whites whiter, electricity bills down and clothes smelling amazingly spring fresh!

    Reply
  77. Karolina Hartinger says

    October 21, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    If you love doing laundry, drag your kids trough the mud,then you can test if the
    Asko Washing machine is really as good as its reputation

    Reply
  78. Jocelyn says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    my laundry tip as a family of 5 don’t put it off hoping the washing fairies come they never do then it becomes mount washmore.

    Reply
  79. Judith Mumma Fasshauer says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    A lways use cold water

    S ome mesh laundry bags to Separate

    K indly choose the right detergent and cycle

    O verloading is a big no, no!

    Reply
  80. Jen L says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    I put the laundry in the machine as soon as I get up in the morning so it is done during off-peak electricity times, and while we’re having brekky and getting ourselves ready for whatever is planned for the day. This saves us a substantial amount of money by the end of the quarter and means we are much more productive or have more free time with this otherwise daunting task out of the way early.

    Reply
  81. Sami Bruechert says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Always read care labels. Especially when considering placing red towels in with white. I have had 3 housemates do this.

    Reply
  82. Nicole Kent says

    October 22, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Sunlight soap is the BEST at removing stains!!! A little tip passed down from my mum, rub a little on the stain and soak overnight!!!!

    Reply
  83. Heather Lowden says

    October 22, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    I’ve ruined more clothes than can remember in the wash. Teenage son now has pink jocks. Not a good look! So, sort, sort and sort!

    Reply
  84. TheMultitaskingMummy says

    October 22, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    When you’ve got a little one and are constantly washing clothes & spending lots on detergent, make your own instead with grated sunlight soap and boiling water!

    Reply
  85. Sarah Wallace says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Buy an ASKO Allergy Washing Machine. It takes the fun out of worrying about detergent residue causing my skin allergies!

    Reply
  86. Kate Syson says

    October 22, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Ok so I definitely thought the response had to be a poem? I’m not sure why I thought that but I’m going to roll with it..

    “There’s a brand called ‘Earth’.
    Gold, its weight, it’s worth.
    It’s cheaper than peas
    Good for animals and trees
    Used by volunteers at MEarth.”

    (http://mearthcarmel.org/ non-profit U.S environmental group :p)

    Reply
  87. Katie Jeanne says

    October 23, 2013 at 10:15 am

    A load a day, keeps the washing at bay 😀

    Reply
  88. Samuel Curtis says

    October 23, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    Make sure the washing outlet hose is fixed in its drain point, a three thousand dollar lesson hard learned

    Reply
  89. Peggy says

    October 24, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    My top laundry tip is always check pockets. I always end up with a little pocket money (geddit!?) from my husband forgetting to empty his pockets.

    Reply
  90. victoria says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    It is OK if the washing builds up every now then, and husbands CAN put on a load!

    Reply
  91. Nicole says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    My top tip is to buy an Asko washing machine … I’ve heard great things about them. My poor old machine is rusting out and dying a slow death … need to replace it and have priced Askos but just can’t afford one at the moment.

    Reply
  92. Pauline says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Always wash your towels separately, there’s nothing worse than finding a stray towel has made the rest of your clothes fluffy!

    Reply
  93. Bennie M says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:47 am

    My son is 6 and is so messy when he draws or paints so his clothes is always covered in pen or texta marks and paint, along with his face, arms and belly (not sure how it gets there!). My mother-in-law told me to use hairspray to remove it and this stuff is amazing it removes all marks, so its not just great to stiffen hairdo’s but also to remove my son’s creative mess, and the mother-in-law taught me something useful!! 🙂

    Reply
  94. Lauren Anastasiou says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    Check pockets! Avoid
    the devastation of tissue “snow” on dark clothes – and maybe find money… which,
    after all, is the best kind of laundry “tip”.

    Reply
  95. MyJewelleryBox says

    October 29, 2013 at 12:53 am

    Always sort and seperate your washing into dark and light shades, have a third pile of all your reds, pinks & purples as these colours seem to run even onto the darks.

    Reply
  96. amber says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:02 am

    You can use your washing machine to wash lego! Simply pop it in one of those small mesh bags you use for lingerie and put through gentle cycle with hot water. (I divide mine into a few bags). No detergent needed but you can add a drop or two of teatree oil if you like. Stop before spin cycle and hang the bag on the line to drip dry.

    Reply
  97. Bubfriendly Winnie says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:10 am

    A small teaspoon of baking soda works a treat for removing the most annoying of stains!!!!

    Reply
  98. jowill says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Don’t let the laundry pile up; have a weekly routine for what gets done when; iron as you take things off the line.

    Reply
  99. scattley says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Make the laundry a haven…music or TV..and a chair…the kids don’t come in and I get some me time…I love Laundry Time

    Reply
  100. Jessie Hay says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    Separate darks from whites,
    Decent detergent so they come out bright,
    Don’t leave them sitting too long,
    Wash in an Asko- you won’t go wrong! 😉

    Reply
  101. gem a says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Coffee stains, driving me insane,
    Time for another load of washing again!
    But a little bi-carb,
    Will fix this garb!

    Reply
  102. Catherine Tuckey says

    October 30, 2013 at 12:54 am

    Somewhat deliberately lose hubby’s socks until he gets frustrated and vows to do the washing himself!

    Reply
  103. Soleima Sue Dib says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Wait till mum comes over. I know she can’t stand to see mountains of laundry. She enjoys doing it so really it’s a winwin situation.

    Reply
  104. Diana Clarke says

    October 30, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Make a washing day or days per week & stick to it. Hate huge washing days

    Reply
  105. Deb Coulthard says

    October 30, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Use a cup of vinegar every now and then to keep your machine sparkling and clean just like brand new!!

    Reply
  106. Geni says

    October 30, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    If you use cloth nappies, they can be washed the hottest cycle of a front loading machine like Miele. There is no need to soak in harsh non environmentally friendly chemicals, and the nappies come out snow white and smelling beautiful.

    Reply
  107. Eleonore De Ionno says

    October 30, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Use a minimum amount of washing powder and water with your ASKO front loading washing machine- a clean wash every single time!

    Reply
  108. Nat says

    October 30, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    Put a dime in for your time, a perfect excuse to do more laundry and spoil yourself afterwards with more clothes – the perfect ‘cycle’!

    Reply
  109. Kate says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    I recently came across these rubber washing things from Japanese shop Daiso – put a few in with my wash and use half the soap. Ingenious.

    Reply
  110. Roukaya Arifaki Mustafa says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Dissolve the washing powder in water, add to the wash. It wont leave white residue on clothes, ideal for Allergy sufferers. Tip from my Father.

    Reply
  111. Kerryn Shaw says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    My tip is to make sure your laundry is a haven – keep it clean, organized & ambient. Then when you are in there laundry is not a chore it’s an escape and a chance to reflect….

    Reply
  112. Melinda Bolitho says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    When you have a toddler, always check that there aren’t toys, books, phones or ipads in the machine before you load it and turn it on…

    Reply
  113. Barbara says

    October 31, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I only ever do washing when I have a full load
    Soft toys and lingerie go in a pillowcase
    So it doesn’t corrode

    Reply
  114. Megan van der Hoeven says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Check all pockets for tissues, especially if there are allergy sufferers in the family!

    Reply
  115. Vanessa O says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:28 am

    With 3 chronic asthmatics in the house we find that cleaning out the filter after every wash helps a lot, as does using super sensitive, or even better home made, wash powder.

    Reply
  116. Simone says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Tip from a mum of four: Empty pockets! A forgotten receipt, used tissue, ball point or bobby pin, laundry get cleaner without the ‘extras’ in.

    Reply
  117. Leah Burton says

    October 31, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    Wash every day, have multiple baskets in your laundry; sort as you go so that the baskets are ready to put in the Asko.

    Reply
  118. Sharon Fawcett says

    October 31, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Use eucalyptus oil spray as a natural stain remover as it’s chemical free and less like to trigger any allergy problems.

    Reply
  119. Cher Haining says

    October 31, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Always check the clothes before putting in the machine. With 5 kids I discovered they often threw clean clothes into the laundry basket, or clothes so dirty they needed soaking. This quick check has saved endless loads of unnecessary washing and saved clothes that would have been ruined if they has not been treated first.

    Reply
  120. Cathy Patricia says

    October 31, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    I’m just not the kinda gal to wash and tell and “air my dirty laundry”!

    Reply
  121. edythe says

    October 31, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Separate your whites first – your once-white-now-blue-undies are not a lesson in racial equality but the result of a vicious cycle!

    Reply
  122. merlest says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    Bubble wrap your children until they’re old enough not to
    get grubby. Better still, use an Asko washer to clean your clothes perfectly.

    Reply
  123. Charlotte says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Have your washing machine connected to a hose running into the garden – you save water, do two chores at once and it’s perfect for homegrown veggie mamas!!!!!

    Reply
  124. bubble936 says

    October 31, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    clean the washing machine every 4 months. It get’s a build up of liquid soap and a good clean will prevent the softener dispenser clogging up.

    Reply

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