The nation’s eating habits have been laid bare in our latest survey, revealing that men have worse table manners than women.
Nearly half of all UK men will happily belch openly during meal-time, with a quarter of them not even bothering to close their mouths while munching.
An oven is something that we use every day, it’s a necessity in nearly every home and something we would probably struggle without. So what happens when someone tells you there is a better and healthier way of cooking your food without using your standard gas or electric oven?
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The team here at Glotech Repairs recently commissioned a UK wide survey after concerns about a huge rise in cases of blockages in washing machines, especially in instances of Brits overfilling the detergent drawer.
Read more ... We look at how a washing machine works and what we can all do ourselves at home to reduce the chances of our washing machines breaking down.
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Use our interactive guide to see whether it’s worth repairing your broken appliance, or if it’s time to buy a new one.
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How often should you wash your sheets? We all know what happens between the sheets, therefore we should all know that it’s important to wash your bed sheets often. Bed sheets could accumulate sweat, body fluids and saliva – as well as even urine and faecal matter. When we sleep, we cast off dead skin cells that then can attract dust-mites and affect the breathing of asthmatics. If you’ve had a cold, be sure to wash the sheets on a high heat to kill bacteria, but otherwise, use a biological detergent and wash at a standard heat, add in a fabric conditioner. Our survey of 2000 people found that most people wash their sheets once a fortnight, which is in line with the recommended amount….
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Has washing up liquid managed to find its way into your dishwasher? Read our guide to find out what to do in this situation.
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February Competition Nowadays, we’re all too quick to throw seemingly broken appliances away – each a year an estimated 2 million tonnes of WEEE (Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment) items are disposed of by households and businesses. That equates to over 6 million electrical items! Sadly, a large proportion of these appliances end up in landfills, which isn’t necessarily the best place for them… In many cases it is possible to give the item a new lease of life through some simple repairs, the price of which is often cheaper and makes more sense than buying a new item – an average 170 million new electrical items are purchased in the UK each year! Also, don’t forget to check whether the item is under warrantee…
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Is your fan oven experiencing problems? Use our guide to find out why fan oven heating elements fail.
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We’ve listed all the common Baumatic dishwasher fault codes to help you quickly find out what the error on your dishwasher means, and to be able to see if you can fix this yourself at home.
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Is your AEG Lavamat displaying an error code? Use our guide to find out what it means, and how to fix it.
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Are you wondering what the lifespan of your washing machine should be? Read our guide to find out more.
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