Hanging your washing made easy

Not all South African water is created equal. Depending on where you live, you could be dealing with soft, mineral-light water or extremely hard water that's wreaking havoc on your appliances, plumbing, and laundry. Cape Town enjoys relatively soft water from mountain dams, while the Northern Cape has some of the country's hardest groundwater. Borehole users almost anywhere face hard to very hard water. Understanding your local water hardness can save you thousands of rands i

That fresh start feeling makes us believe this year will be different with laundry. But motivation fades. The real solution? Setting up systems that work even when you're not feeling motivated. From choosing the right washing days to getting your washing line setup sorted, small changes create routines that actually stick.

If you've noticed white buildup on your kettle, dingy towels that feel stiff, or your washing machine working less efficiently, you're likely dealing with hard water. While it won't harm your health, it can quietly wreak havoc on your laundry and appliances. Hard water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium that interfere with detergent, leave mineral deposits on clothes, and cause limescale buildup inside your washing machine. The result? Higher electricity bills, sho