{"id":146501,"date":"2019-09-26T21:46:30","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T19:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/big-items-small-problem\/"},"modified":"2019-09-26T21:46:30","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T19:46:30","slug":"big-items-small-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/big-items-small-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Items. Small Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/submit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyPR<\/a>: <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Big Items. Small Problem<\/a>:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail alignleft wp-image-82218\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/plugins\/rss-poster\/cache\/9435f_DW60M9530FS_001_Front_Silver-resized-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Washing duvets, pillows and curtains doesn\u2019t have to be a chore. Here\u2019s why. Remember when laundry day was a bad day? Today\u2019s intelligent washing machines have transformed the traditional slog of gathering and separating clothes and avoiding the dreaded \u2018why is my favourite blue top this shade of shocking pink?\u2019. But what about bigger items like duvets, pillows and curtains? With spring around the corner, it\u2019s easy to accomplish the traditional annual clean up.<\/p>\n<p>For some of us duvets, pillows and curtains tend to fit into the annual Spring cleaning event. You may just change your mind after reading this. Let\u2019s start with pillows and duvets. Every night we shed millions of skin cells and on average, a litre of sweat. Combined with dust mites, it\u2019s easy to see why a once a yearly wash is just not good enough. And then there are the curtains hanging around looking deceptively clean. Meanwhile their innocent demeanour masks the dust, pet hair, human hair and even mould spores. Feeling a bit uncomfortable? You should be. But fortunately it\u2019s easier than you may think to clean these bigger items frequently.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, you need the right tools. Today\u2019s washing machines are marvels of science. For example, Samsung\u2019s 12kg capacity washing machines let you wash more laundry in a single load; which means a duvet or curtain is less of a challenge. Better still, features like Samsung\u2019s Eco Bubble technology delivers powerful cleaning, even at low temperatures. Your trusty detergent is turned into bubbles, so it quickly penetrates and protects these bigger fabric items and removes dirt easily, while saving energy.<\/p>\n<p>Tracy Gordon, Head of Digital Appliances for Samsung South Africa, says, \u201cInnovative technology not only ensures that you can save energy while doing your daily laundry, but also that your fabric is treated more gently and cleaner than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The best way to wash your duvets and pillows<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, aim to wash them every two to three months.<\/li>\n<li>Check the label to ensure that they are not feather or down fillings, which often need to be dry cleaned.<\/li>\n<li>Treat stains before popping the items into the washing machine.<\/li>\n<li>Folding a duvet in half before putting it in the drum ensures that the weight is spread evenly during the wash.<\/li>\n<li>Air drying is your best option afterwards as sun tends to kill micro-organisms. Mother nature definitely has you covered.<\/li>\n<li>Ideally, washing two pillows together keeps your washing machine better balanced.<\/li>\n<li>Synthetic pillows can be dried at the lowest heat setting.<\/li>\n<li>Quick tip: Throw in a few tennis balls covered in socks to stop pillows from crumping.<\/li>\n<li>For extra peace of mind, you can also pop fluffy pillows into the dryer, once a week, to remove dead skin and moisture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Curtains are just as easy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Making curtains a part of your regular cleaning already helps. A light vacuum while you do your carpets goes a long way.<\/li>\n<li>Before putting your curtains in your washing machine, ensure that all the pins, rings, sliders and curtain weights have been removed.<\/li>\n<li>It also helps to shake them and use a vacuum cleaner to remove any coarse dirt and dust.<\/li>\n<li>As always, check the label before turning to your trusted machine to ensure the fabric is machine friendly.<\/li>\n<li>Opt for a delicate cycle to avoid damaging the fabric.<\/li>\n<li>Your normal detergent should be all you need to get the curtains back to their very best.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There you have it. Cleaning those bulky items is not just easy. It will transform your home and may just give you a better night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>: <strong><small><em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/big-items-small-problem\/\">MyPR<\/a> Guest PR<\/em><\/small><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/submit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to submit your news to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/submit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mypr.co.za\/submit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to submit your Cape Town News<\/a> \u2013 free.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Have you tried:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abmarine.co.za\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Quick Cape Town Fact:<\/strong>  The Cape of Good Hope used to be called the Cape of Storms \u2013 The waves and storms caused the explorer Bartholomeu Dias to name the peninsula \u2018Cape of Storms\u2019 in 1488. 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