Home Hacks

Sipping soup and digging into a bowl of hot curry is one of the pleasures of wintertime. But all that slurping can cause splatters on your precious clothes. That’s where Beko’s Stain Expert function comes to the rescue. You can choose from 24 stain types, from coffee to curry, to optimise your washing cycle to effectively remove stains.

Fisher & Paykel’s customised wash cycles let you set your machine to your specific needs. For example, if you find your winter clothes need an extra rinse, you can set your favourite program with the Rinse+ boost so it can activate this extra step automatically.

Wearing more layers in winter means more clothes to wash. So setting up an efficient washing schedule is essential. With Beko’s Night Mode feature, you can wash your clothes while you sleep, then take them for a spin in the morning. The washer will hold the load in the final rinse cycle so you don’t get disturbed by the spin cycle while you sleep.

Do you have winter clothes that have been sitting in your wardrobe for a couple of months? Refresh your sweaters and blankets with Fisher & Paykel’s Air Dry feature or Euromaid’s Freshen Up cycle. These programs tumble-dry garments with no heat to gently revitalise fabrics.

Drying during the colder months can be a hassle as you have a mixture of garments to work with. Bulky items such as thick quilts and hoodies need more time, while things like tea towels and underwear dry quickly. Instead of separating these garments, Hoover’s ingenious All In One drying feature alerts you when light garments are dry so you can remove them mid-cycle. Heavier items can then continue to dry more efficiently. 

Rainy days are ahead but don’t fret! Fisher & Paykel’s drying rack can dry items not suitable for tumbling such as wet shoes and damp woollens. Simply place your items on the included rack and your clothes will be warmed and ready to wear.