As the cost of living crisis continues to hit families across the country, many of us are looking for ways to cut down costs on energy bills as prices skyrocketed earlier this year.
There's been plenty of tips shared from money-savvy people, including advice on drying your washing faster without using the tumble dryer, or banishing condensation from your windowsills, but one cleaning expert has left people baffled with her latest hack.
Queen of the cleaning Aggie Mackenzie's latest tip might take some persuading, as she thinks we've been washing our pants too much. The TV personality, who is known for presenting Channel 4's 'How Clean is Your House?', insists we can all get at least an extra day's wear out of our underwear if we follow one easy tip.
"By using panty liners it means that you can keep your pants fresher for much longer, so then you can change your knickers every other day," She tells the Sun.
Still need convincing? She has a similar rule for bras, and it all depends on how much you perspire.
"As a general rule, washing your bras every three wears will keep them fresh," she advises.
Before you chuck boxers, thongs, and anything else from the underwear department in the washing machine, Aggie has even more tips to ensure they all come out smelling of roses.
First, she says, be sure to hang freshly-washed panties outside in the sun. The UV rays of the sun are an excellent and natural way of getting rid of bacteria and smells.
During the winter, sunny days for drying laundry are limited, but Aggie argues that there's ways around washing things so regularly, as she suggests using a steamer or an iron to banish smells and kill bacteria.
She also claims that children's clothes don't need to be washed as often as grown-ups, as they smell a lot less. The cleaning guru suggests that parents should spot-treat spills and stains rather than heading for the washing machine.
