JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 21 August, 2019 – The arrival of Spring is a great time to try out new ways to make life easier. Besides a great washing machine, there are a few simple, everyday items you can use to save you a lot of frustration. Sometimes the simplest solutions to old problems is right in our homes.

“Laundry forms an important part of our lives, especially when you consider how much we value our favourite items of clothing. This is one of the reasons we created a range of efficient and innovative machines that make laundry effortless. These smart machines, along with a few simple tricks can make laundry days one of the last things you have to worry about,” says Tracy Gordon, Head of Product – Home Appliances at Samsung South Africa.

Hacks You Need to Know Before Putting in Your Next Load:

• Vinegar – a half a cup of white vinegar in your washing machine not only helps soften fabrics, it can also get rid of lingering odours while acting as an antibacterial.

• Chalk – rubbing a little chalk into a stain before tossing an item in the wash will soak up every irritating grease issue, from lipstick to bacon.

• Hairspray – ink stains are no match for a little hairspray.

• Conditioner – unshrink an item of clothing by soaking it in lukewarm water and ordinary hair conditioner, then gently stretch it back out to its original form.

• Coffee – pour two cups of coffee in with your black clothing to strengthen or revive the items’ original dark colour.

Washing Machine Innovations That Save You Time and Money

Samsung has pioneered technologies within various washing machine models that make a difference throughout the year. Samsung Ecobubble technology froths detergent with air and water, generating cleansing bubbles that penetrate fabrics and remove dirt up to 40 times faster than conventional dissolved detergent*. Forgot a shirt? The Samsung Add Wash lets you simply and quickly add forgotten clothes after your cycle has already started. You can also easily pop in hand-washed clothes that you just want to rinse or spin dry. The Samsung Activ Dual Wash washing machine comes with Wobble Technology that gives your clothes a powerful yet gentle wash. Its wobble pulsator generates a dynamic washing flow that helps wash off dirt and stain and prevents tangling of clothes. Wobble Technology help save up to 40% water and leaves clothes tangle free.

Now that’s brilliance you can rely on.

Essentially, there are now many ways to save time and money. Investing in a smart appliance and using a few clever, inexpensive everyday items can make laundry day a breeze.

Tips sourced from: https://www.littlethings.com/simple-laundry-hacks/1