THE summer is almost over, and unfortunately that means the sunny days are going to be few and far between.
For those of you who mark the seasonal shift by switching from your clothes line to radiators, Lidl has just the thing.
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Instead of covering every radiator surface in your home with your washing, opt for this buy that is designed to hold multiple laundry loads at once.
As well as drying more clothes at once, this item also helps to ensure your home is efficiently heated by preventing items from blocking your radiators.
Middle aisle buy
The Vileda Mixer 3 Tower Airer will hit the Lidl middle aisle this weekend.
Available from Sunday, August 31, this laundry buy will set you back just £29.99.
According to the product description, this airer “provides flexible and space-saving drying for up to three machine loads”.
Product details
With a drying line length of 30m, it is suitable for singles as well as larger families.
It features six independent drying racks over three levels, maximising space.
And since each rack can be folded down individually, it is perfect for even the more compact home.
The flexible joint in the middle also allows it to be folded in half to save even more space.
With four wheels at the base, this airer is easy to manoeuvre, even when it is holding multiple wet loads.
And you can dry a wide variety of laundry items on this Lidl airer.
It also includes holders for coat hangers as well as two holders for small items of laundry, such as socks and underwear.
Made from sturdy coated steel, this airer measures 132cm in height when in use.
When closed, it measures 127.5cm in height, while the depth reduces from 71cm to just 5cm.
This airer also comes with a three-year warranty.
Laundry tips
Catherine Green, sustainable cleaning expert at smol shared her laundry tips.
How often should you be remaking your bed?
When it comes to your bed, maintaining a hygienic sleep setup can actually improve your sleep quality, helping you start every day better.
Most people shed 500 million skin cells per day and a lot of that ends up in bed for dust mites to feed on. And those with asthma or allergies might see symptoms worsen by sleeping on dirty sheets!
You want to be washing your sheets once a week – or every 10 days if you don’t suffer from allergies and wear nightclothes. Bedding builds up with sweat, skin cells and oils quickly, even if it doesn’t look dirty.
Using an effective detergent like smol’s will still give you a great clean on a 20°C cycle – that’s better for the planet and your energy bills!
What temperature do smol recommend then?
For your regular weekly washes I recommend washing most loads at 20°C for 30 minutes. It’s gentler on fabrics, slashes energy use, and still delivers excellent stain removal with the right detergent. A colder wash can actually be more effective if you opt for a bio detergent as its enzymes need cooler water; too hot and they lose their ability to digest stains. A wash at 60°c (unless you have silk sheets) every now and again can help kill off dust mites and other nasties.
What’s the difference between bio and non-bio detergent?
Bio detergents contain enzymes, which are especially good at breaking down tough stains like food, grass, or sweat. It’s best used in mid to low temperature washes (ideally between 20-40°C) as anything hotter can cause them not to work effectively.
Non-bio skips the enzymes, which in turn makes it more suitable for those with sensitive skin or allergies. Although non-bio doesn’t contain enzymes, it’s still great at removing stains and keeping your clothes clean, you just may need to use a slightly higher temperature setting to aid with the cleaning process.
More on laundry
Or you can dry your wet washing and save space with a £4 gadget from Aldi.
And a common mistake is causing your bedding to snag, according to experts.
Plus, a £15 Lidl gadget helps to shave minutes off your laundry routine.
And why you should be putting bay leaves in your washing machine.
The difference between bio and non-bio laundry detergent explained.
