Laundry Advice

Laundry 101.

30 degrees or 50? Pre-soak or hope for the best? Is yellow a dark or a light?

Sometimes something as simple as putting a wash on can get confusing. Our laundry advice guide is here to help you wash more efficiently and sail through the laundry basket, sock by sock.

Don’t just separate light and darks, sort depending on how dirty they are. Very dirty or stained laundry should be washed separately on a longer, heavy-duty cycle
Go easy on the stains! Don’t go scrubbing as it could cause it to spread – instead gently dab the area with pre-treatment and leave it soak in cool water
Power of 30°C – washing clothes at lower temperatures saves energy and makes your clothes retain their colour. The Surcare range is designed to achieve great results on cooler washes, so you can do your bit for the environment and take better care of your clothes
Avoid overusing the tumble dryer, if you can air clothes out do it! Not only will you save on energy costs but its gentler on delicate items and stops clothes from losing their shape
After each wash, leave the machine door open to air it out and avoid any damp smells. Treat your machine to a monthly ‘no clothes’ cycle at 60°C with a powder detergent, such as Surcare Non-Bio Laundry Powder. As it contains bleach it will ensure your machine is fresh and ready for the month ahead!