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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Peter Bevan

Best detergents for hand washing clothes tried and tested

The benefits of hand-washing your clothes are undeniable.

Every time we throw our clothes in the washing machine, we’re putting them directly in harm’s way. They’re at risk of becoming lacerated as they’re spun around at a speed that’s much too high, shrinking due to a temperature that’s too warm and often becoming misshapen and ill-fitting. You never really know how your poor garments are going to look once they exit the wheel of doom - and don’t even get me started on the tumble dryer...

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