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• September 8th, 2016
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• Posted in advice centre, dishwashing

Why is My Dishwasher Not Cleaning Properly?

If you’ve noticed that the dishes loaded into your dishwasher aren’t being cleaned thoroughly, it may signal one of these faults.

• August 18th, 2016
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• Posted in advice centre, cooking, industry news

Food Waste: Households Waste a Month’s Worth of Food Each Year

We also asked people to estimate their food waste and revealed that British households throw away an estimated 6% of their weekly shop.

This 6% of food wasted equates to £2.56 of their £43.14 average weekly shop, or £133.12 a year.

• July 26th, 2016
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• Posted in advice centre, cooking, industry news, recipes

Low Sugar Diet

More and more Brits are interested in eating better and becoming healthier so we surveyed 2000 Brits to find out more about this.
Our research found that a third of Brits are currently dieting, with a further 22% having been on a diet in the last 12 months.

• July 25th, 2016
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• Posted in laundry

How to Clean a Washing Machine

Have you cleaned your washing machine out recently? If not, it could be time to. Read on to find out how exactly to do this.

• June 16th, 2016
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• Posted in advice centre, dishwashing, industry news

Men responsible for Brits foul eating habits

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.

• June 10th, 2016
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• Posted in advice centre, cooking

Taking the world by Steam (Oven)

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?

• May 17th, 2016
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• Posted in advice centre, laundry

UK Washing Machines at Serious Risk as 33% of Brits Don’t Know How Much Detergent They Use

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.

• February 11th, 2016
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• Posted in advice centre, laundry

Washing Machine Repair: How A Washing Machine Works

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.

• December 13th, 2015
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• Posted in advice centre

Broken Appliance: Should I Repair or Replace?

Use our interactive guide to see whether it’s worth repairing your broken appliance, or if it’s time to buy a new one.

• November 24th, 2015
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• Posted in advice centre, glotech news, laundry, Uncategorized

How Often Should You Wash Laundry?

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….

• September 14th, 2015
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• Posted in advice centre, dishwashing

Washing Up Liquid In Dishwashers

Has washing up liquid managed to find its way into your dishwasher? Read our guide to find out what to do in this situation.

• September 8th, 2015
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• Posted in advice centre

The Essential Guide to Recycling Small Household Items

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…