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Surviving Holiday Hosting: Managing Extra Laundry When Family and Guests Visits
Hosting family means three to four times your normal laundry volume. Prepare your setup, create efficient systems, and manage the chaos without stress. Learn to coordinate washing around load shedding, set expectations with guests, and handle the mental load alongside the physical work. Discover why a sturdy washing line and quality pegs genuinely reduce hosting stress, and how to recover after everyone leaves.
Nov 59 min read


Accommodation Laundry 101: Hotels, Guest Houses, and Self-Catering Stays
Different accommodations offer vastly different laundry options. Hotels charge premium prices, guest houses offer affordable middle ground, and self-catering means DIY. Learn what to expect, actual costs, and how to decide what works for your situation. We cover coastal humidity versus inland drying, load shedding impacts, and successful sink washing when facilities are limited. Know your options before you book.
Nov 147 min read


Hidden Hormones in Your Home: Common Estrogen Mimickers in South African Products and Their Link to Belly Fat
Have you noticed stubborn belly fat that just won't budge, no matter how much you exercise or watch your diet? You're not alone. Many South Africans are dealing with this issue, and emerging research points to an unexpected culprit: estrogen mimickers, also known as xenoestrogens.
Nov 114 min read


Guest Etiquette: Doing Laundry When Visiting Friends and Family
Staying with friends or family and need to do laundry? Learn how to read the room, when and how to ask about using their washing machine, and how to be a considerate guest. We cover both perspectives: guest etiquette and hosting advice, including managing load shedding schedules and setting boundaries politely. Plus, when hand washing in the guest bathroom is the better choice, and why coming home to your own setup feels so good.
Nov 75 min read


The Smart Traveler's Laundry Guide: Keeping Clothes Fresh While Overseas
Traveling overseas means dealing with laundry at surprising prices. Learn the hotel sink washing method that actually works, how to find laundromats in different countries, and when hotel services are worth the cost. We cover regional differences from affordable Asian laundry services to harder-to-find European options, plus what to pack and how to tackle that washing mountain when you get home. Your own washing machine will feel like luxury.
Nov 56 min read


Laundry on the Road: Your Guide to Clean Clothes While Camping
Camping or caravanning this December? By day three, you'll need clean clothes but won't have proper facilities. Learn smart packing strategies, hand washing techniques that work, and makeshift drying solutions. We cover dealing with braai smoke, coastal sand, load shedding at campsites, and why quality pegs matter when you're working with paracord. After managing camping laundry, you'll appreciate your home washing line like never before.
Nov 45 min read


From Baby-Safe to Allergy-Friendly: The Best Natural Laundry Products in South Africa
Looking for a healthier, eco-friendly way to do laundry? From baby-safe detergents to allergy-friendly additives, these natural laundry products in South Africa keep your clothes fresh and gentle on skin.
Aug 163 min read


Best Washing Line for Large Families
The best T-pole and rotary washing lines for large Gauteng families with SA Washline. High capacity, durable laundry products. Shop at sawashline.co.za!
Aug 143 min read


Perfect Washing Lines for Small Spaces
At SA Washline, we’ve got wall-mounted foldaway washing lines and retractable lines that are perfect for tiny spots, balconies, and indoor areas. Perfect for apartments and complexes in Gauteng.
Aug 123 min read


Struggling with pet hair on laundry?
Helpful tips to prevent and remove hair from laundry
Jul 223 min read


Fluff Prevention Strategies
If you’ve ever pulled your clothes off the line only to find them covered in fluff, hair, or mysterious bits, you’re not alone. The truth is, preventing lint and fluff from sticking is easier than you think. It just takes a few small habit changes.
Jun 173 min read


Beat Tough Stains - Blood and Grass
We’re diving into some of the tougher stains that can sneak up on you - blood and grass.
May 151 min read


How to Tackle Food & Drink Stains
How to tackle food and drinks stains. Red wine spills, coffee and tea spills, and tomato sauce stains.
Mar 251 min read


Conquer Oil, Grease & Ink Stains
Oil and grease stains can be tricky, and ink can be one of the most frustrating stains, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Feb 251 min read


The Basics of Removing Laundry Stains
The Basics of Stain Removal. We suggest handy essential items for quick stain removal.
Jan 221 min read


Foldaway Washing Line Maintenance
Maintain Your Foldaway Washing Line Boost your washing line A well-maintained washing line isn’t just about function – it’s also about...
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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