Washing Machine Factory
Our House visits the factory of renowned white-goods manufacturer Fisher & Paykel, in Auckland, New Zealand. Washing machines, in line with all other white goods, have gone through some amazing changes over the years. Double-drawer dishwashers ... [... more]
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Don's favourite
The Dramm water breaker is the best all round nozzle for serious gardeners. It can be attached to a wand to reach plants easily and dispenses a soft stream of water so you can water right up to a pot plant without washing out all the potting mix. ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Simple cushions
Jun 06 04:19pm Give a favourite armchair a facelift with some bright, new and easy-to-make cushions. Some Indian checked cottons may need washing before sewing, just in case there is some shrinkage. Just ask your fabric seller. Soften a wooden ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Grey water - recycling water at home
Wastewater from non-toilet plumbing systems such as handbasins, washing machines, showers and baths is known as 'grey water'. When handled properly, grey water can be safely reused for the garden. Estimates suggest that the average Australian ... [... more]
Better Health |
Personal hygiene - Better Health Channel.
Good personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves, and others, from illness. This means washing your hands, especially, but also your body. One of the most effective ways we have to protect ourselves and others from ... [... more]
Better Health |
Handwashing - why it's important
Washing your hands properly after using the toilet, changing nappies, handling animals and before and after handling food helps prevent the spread of various forms of gastroenteritis, some of which can cause serious health problems. Use soap and ... [... more]
Better Health |
Key food safety tips
Many of the infectious diseases that can make people very ill can be prevented by taking care with handling food and with hand washing, especially if someone in the family is sick. Here are some of the ways to help protect your family from the ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Hygiene
One of the most effective ways we have to protect ourselves, and others, from a lot of illnesses is good hygiene. Hygiene means washing your hands especially, but also washing the rest of your body. It means taking care when you are handling food ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Around home
Talk to your baby or sing little rhymes about what you are doing. Let your baby smell the soap or cleaner if it is not too strong. Let your baby sit in the shade while you hang out washing and watch it flapping in the wind. Spend time outside ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Envir-O Laundry Disc
We've found a space-age gadget that will charge the dirt right out of your laundry, without flushing the usual tubful of chemicals into the environment. The Envir-O Laundry Disc is a completely different system to traditional methods of washing. ... [... more]
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Ezi-Dry
The Ezi-Dry is an Australian made pullout cover that will fit any standard fold-down or post-style clothesline. The Ezi-Dry is made of UV-protected shade cloth and is available in Brunswick green. An Ezi-Dry will protect your washing from the ... [... more]
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Fridge Tips
Here are several tips that make the most out of using your fridge, and not just to keep your food fresh. Ironing can be a chore at the best of times. To make it easier, put your linen or silk clothes in a plastic bag after washing and place them ... [... more]
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