July 25th, 2016 · Posted in laundry How to Clean a Washing Machine Have you cleaned your washing machine out recently? If not, it could be time to. Read on to find out how exactly to do this. Read more ...
July 4th, 2016 · Posted in fault codes Samsung Washing Machine Error Codes Samsung washing machine error codes are becoming something which more and more consumers are finding themselves searching for online, as Samsung continues to increase the number of units sold within the UK. If you’ve lost the manual which came with your Samsung washing machine it can be very hard to find a list of all the correct error codes, so we’ve listed them here. Read more ...
June 16th, 2016 · Posted in advice centre, dishwashing, industry news Men responsible for Brits foul eating habits The nation’s eating habits have been laid bare in our latest survey, revealing that men have worse table manners than women. Nearly half of all UK men will happily belch openly during meal-time, with a quarter of them not even bothering to close their mouths while munching. Read more ...
June 10th, 2016 · Posted in advice centre, cooking Taking the world by Steam (Oven) An oven is something that we use every day, it’s a necessity in nearly every home and something we would probably struggle without. So what happens when someone tells you there is a better and healthier way of cooking your food without using your standard gas or electric oven? Read more ...
May 17th, 2016 · Posted in advice centre, laundry UK Washing Machines at Serious Risk as 33% of Brits Don’t Know How Much Detergent They Use The team here at Glotech Repairs recently commissioned a UK wide survey after concerns about a huge rise in cases of blockages in washing machines, especially in instances of Brits overfilling the detergent drawer. Read more ...
April 21st, 2016 · Posted in news Over half a million lazy Brits NEVER vacuum their carpets! We’ve conducted a new study into British cleaning habits and discovered that an estimated 688,987 Brits have never vacuumed their carpets! This is putting this lazy bunch at risk of allergies and infections. We came to this figure once we discovered that 1.3% of those quizzed in our survey never vacuumed, which equates to over half a million adult Brits. After we found out that 1.3% of Brits quizzed in our study Our survey also revealed that 5% of Brits hoover once a month, 11% once a fortnight, 31% once a week, 34% a few times a week and almost 16% hoover every day. The Carpet and Rug Institute’s guidelines state that vacuuming should take place once a week, but one fifth of Brits struggle… Read more ...
April 14th, 2016 · Posted in glotech news Get your washing machine washed! – Or face the risks Almost 1/5 of Brits never clean their washing machine, putting themselves at risk of bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. We asked 2000 Brits about the usage of various household appliances and how they maintain them. Previous research studies have shown that organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are present in home laundry, and that 44% of washing machines contain bacteria like E. coli. Exposure to these types of bacteria can lead to infections such as pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, amongst other diseases. However, only 29% of those we surveyed said that they follow the recommended once a month washing machine clean, and more than 50% of respondents said they clean their machine every few months or… Read more ...
March 22nd, 2016 · Posted in glotech news, industry news Bacon Off The Menu For a quarter of Health Conscious Millennials We recently surveyed 2000 Brits about their eating habits and found that the iconic full English breakfast is under threat. Read more ...
February 11th, 2016 · Posted in advice centre, laundry Washing Machine Repair: How A Washing Machine Works We look at how a washing machine works and what we can all do ourselves at home to reduce the chances of our washing machines breaking down. Read more ...
December 13th, 2015 · Posted in advice centre Broken Appliance: Should I Repair or Replace? Use our interactive guide to see whether it’s worth repairing your broken appliance, or if it’s time to buy a new one. Read more ...
November 26th, 2015 · Posted in industry news Creda, Hotpoint, Indesit Tumble Dryer Fire Risk! Some Creda, Hotpoint, and Indesit tumble dryers have been issued with a fire risk by the three manufacturers. Check to see if your model is affected. Read more ...
November 24th, 2015 · Posted in advice centre, glotech news, laundry, Uncategorized How Often Should You Wash Laundry? How often should you wash your sheets? We all know what happens between the sheets, therefore we should all know that it’s important to wash your bed sheets often. Bed sheets could accumulate sweat, body fluids and saliva – as well as even urine and faecal matter. When we sleep, we cast off dead skin cells that then can attract dust-mites and affect the breathing of asthmatics. If you’ve had a cold, be sure to wash the sheets on a high heat to kill bacteria, but otherwise, use a biological detergent and wash at a standard heat, add in a fabric conditioner. Our survey of 2000 people found that most people wash their sheets once a fortnight, which is in line with the recommended amount…. Read more ...
