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Tips to beat the wash day woes
The Journal
|December 13, 2025
BREEZE THROUGH LAUNDRY DAYS WITH THESE EXPERT TIPS, SAYS SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
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WHEN it comes to housekeeping and daily tasks, doing the washing isn’t something busy families can just leave for another day.
As Reena Simon, author and interiors expert, puts it: “As a mum of three, laundry isn’t just a chore - it’s a daily reality.”
From school uniforms and sports kits to muddy socks and pyjamas, she says the washing machine is always on the go.
“Honestly. It feels never-ending. With three girls, there’s always something in the wash,” says Reena.
“The biggest challenge is keeping laundry manageable and not letting it take over the house - especially in winter when drying is harder, and I can’t use my washing line.”
Fortunately, Reena has the answer to all those wash-day woes and has teamed up with Brabantia to share her top tips...
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This story is from the December 13, 2025 edition of The Journal.
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