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Tips to beat the wash day woes

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December 11, 2025

BREEZE THROUGH LAUNDRY DAYS WITH THESE EXPERT TIPS, SAYS SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

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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