Posted by Kate Owen
Friday, 30 Apr 2010
It is with a heavy heart and a tear in my eye that I go as I depart on maternity leave. Thank you to everybody who’s read the blog and commented on it - I have very much enjoyed writing it.
But don’t despair, you won’t be abandoned – may I introduce Ben Fox as your new Appliances Online blogger. With his Masters degree in creative writing and previous experience as a content editor for the website, he’s sure to provide you with some wonderful anecdotes and valuable information about kitchen appliances.
Before I go on to my new life of bottles and nappies, let me leave you with one final post – a rather apt How To Friday blog entitled How To Wash Baby Clothes. And let me tell you I will definitely be practising what I preach in the years to come!
How to wash baby clothes
1. Wash new baby clothes – clothes are coated in protective covering in shops to stop fading under harsh lights. This can be irritating to delicate baby skin.
2. Use non-bio washing powder – this is better for sensitive skin.
3. Use a baby wash cycle – if your machine has one this is great for baby clothes. Many Hotpoint machines (such as the Hotpoint WML560P) have a baby cycle specifically designed to tackle the toughest of stains typically associated with babies and young toddlers. This includes baby food, fruit yogurt, mud and grease.
4. Give an extra rinse at the end of the cycle – this will ensure any residual detergent is washed away.
5. Treat stains before washing – this stops you having to use a high temperature which stops delicate fabrics from shrinking.
If you have any other tips for keep your baby’s clothes clean and pristine, please do share them in the comments section below – I for one am going to need all the help I can get!!