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Review Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine

Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine
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The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others
Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine :
4.76 out of 5 based on 28 reviews.
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As mums, we are always on the lookout for appliances that will take care of our family’s needs.

Which is why we were thrilled to announce the Kleenmaid product review where we delivered an Eco Sensitive Washing Machine (LW8014) to a group of mums to trial and review at home!

Here’s why all mums will love the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine …

Detergent Mix and Spray

The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine mixes the detergent with water before spraying into the drum of the machine – a unique process which ensures the detergent gently yet thoroughly penetrates the fibres of the clothes being washed. This also means that the water temperature can be lowered by up to 50%, which means less wear on fabrics and allows whites and colours to be washed together.

Dynamic Drum Design

The holes in the drum of a washing machine play an important role in improving the gentleness and effectiveness of your daily wash. Kleenmaid’s Dynamic Drum Design cleverly optimises the number, shape and size of the holes for optimal cleanliness and has a counter rotating drum to ensure your clothes don’t get tangled.

Spiral Curved Agitators

The spiral curved shaping of the agitators in the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine continuously yet gently moves the wash load into the centre of the drum, guaranteeing a comprehensive and total clean every time.

Strong and silent

The unique ‘boomerang’ design on the side walls gives the machine’s cabinet strength and keeps noise to a minimum. This means, you can do your washing at a convenient time, while being sure you won’t wake your little ones enjoying forty winks.

Eliminates allergens and bacteria

Using the ‘Allergy Safe’ program, seven allergens and four bacteria types can be eliminated, giving you the peace of mind that your wash is as sanitary as possible.

15 fully customisable wash programs

The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine lets you select from three different stain levels, multiple spin speeds, cold to 90°C wash temperatures as well as easy ironing options, giving you a customised wash every time. There’s even the option of a 12 minute rapid wash for when you need clean clothes, fast.

Eco logical system

The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine weighs the wash load at the start of each new cycle, meaning you’ll not only save water but also energy.

Safety and protection

To protect your Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine, the LW8014 comes with an impressive list of controls including excessive foam control, overflow protection, multiple failure detection, child safety lock and 3 year full parts and labour warranty, which is supported by Kleenmaid’s highly skilled national service network.

 

 

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Published 7th April 2016

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  • All I do is washing

    I would like to review the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine as mine is on its way out and with a large family trying to do washing my hand is going to take me forever to get through. Plus the thought of trying to wash sheets by hand is putting me off. This machine sounds really good and I like the fact that the hot water can be up to 50% less and I also like that the detergent mixes with the water before spraying into the drum that makes more sense to me. I would really like to try out this product and hope I get an opportunity to do so.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • No more dog smell!

    I threw my dog’s bed and blanket into the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive washing machine. I admit I hadn’t washed either for some months so they absolutely stank and were covered in dog hair! The dog bed looked a bit lumpy from washing when it came out (I put the spin on 800rpm so it was pretty wrung out and nearly dry!) but it shook back into shape easily. Both the dog bed and the blanket came out smelling nothing like dog, just a lovely ‘just washed’ smell, and all the dog hairs were gone. Lots of room in the machine too, it easily held the dog bed and the blanket with room to add more. Dog not happy with his clean bed, but I am very happy!

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • 12 minute wash cycle

    I had a last minute sports uniform ‘emergency’ today- i.e. my son wanted his sports uniform to take to school, it was at the bottom of the clothes basket wet and smelly. Did the 12 minute wash option on the machine, chucked the clothes in the drier and they were ready in about half an hour!

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Dust Mite Allergy Benefit

    My old top loader had the hot water plumbed into the machine, meaning I could only wash to around 50 deg C. I have always hot washed all bedding and towels due to my sons severe allergies to dust mites. Having washed towels and bedding in the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive machine he has commented on feeling better when waking in the morning, and being less reliant on his preventer medication. I have been washing the towels and bedding at 70 deg C, and using the extra rinse cycles. It is great to think his need for medication has dropped. The bedding and towels look and smell cleaner than they ever have in the past! An added bonus of the machine is the hot rinse that can be done when washing at lower temperatures – this ensures all clothing and bedding can be adequately treated. Customised wash setting like these are just not available with other machines.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Dry Clean Only? Not with the new Kleenmaid!

    I decided to test the new machine on some winter jackets that needed freshening up. One was a wool blend coat, the other a feather filled jacket. I would never have put these in any top loader, but decided to put them in the Kleenmaid eco sensitive machine on the hand wash cycle. The jackets came out like new! I was so impressed that this machine – it will certainly cut down on my dry cleaning bill in the future!

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Suits washed

    I thought I would give the hand wash cycle a go and put two school blazers in for a wash over the weekend- I usually dry clean them but they came up really well. Grime on collars gone and tomato sauce on a sleeve no longer there! No more trips to the dry cleaner!

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • The dreaded rugby shirts after a rainy Sunday game

    Since we have to test the new Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive we volunteered to clean the rugby jerseys after a Sunday game in the rain and mud. Yet again the machine did not disappoint. The setting for extra dirty, combined with the extra rinse cycle was great. I love how the machine can be so easily programmed to suite the wash that you require. Attached are some photos so you can judge for yourself.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Kleenmaid - old versus new

    Having previously owned (and loved) a Kleenmaid top loader washing machine, I was very excited to be selected to trial the new Eco Sensitive washing machine. The old Kleenmaid was reliable, easy to use and always gave a great wash. I wondered how the new machine would compare – I was not disappointed! The Eco Sensitive is again easy to use, and provides the added advantages of being able to customise the wash cycles depending on the wash need. There is the short 12 minute cycle, the versatile 60 minute / 60 deg C cycle and the cotton cycle. My clothes are emerging cleaner than they have in the old machine, without the need for soaking. The kids school shirts look like new with the grubby collars and cuffs white again! I am looking forward to finding out all the features of this machine over the next few weeks!

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • 60 at 60

    So I’ve been trialling the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive machine for about 2 weeks and during that time I’ve probably done about 14 loads of washing, and I’ve been using all of the different programs to work out what works for me and my family. Day to day the program I’m using the most is the 60 degrees for 60 minutes cycle. It’s quick and means I can get a couple of loads done in the evening, ready to hang out the next morning. I change the temperature to cold for my coloured washes, and love how you can change the temperature even when the cycle has started! My next load is going to be the dog bed and blanket- not sure if it has a special program (hand wash?). Watch this space!

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • 1400 spin option is great

    My current machine spins to 1200 (?rpm I think it’s called!), which is fine in summer. But at this time of year and for the next 4-5 months I find I need to finish the washing off in the clothes dryer, as the shorter days and less sun means my clothes don’t completely dry. I’ve found that putting a load of washing in the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive with the 1400 spin option (which is the default spin speed) the clothes come out of the machine drier and they are completely drying on the line- so no double handling of washing, and I’m saving on my energy bill!

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • All I do is washing

    I would like to review the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine as mine is on its way out and with a large family trying to do washing my hand is going to take me forever to get through. Plus the thought of trying to wash sheets by hand is putting me off. This machine sounds really good and I like the fact that the hot water can be up to 50% less and I also like that the detergent mixes with the water before spraying into the drum that makes more sense to me. I would really like to try out this product and hope I get an opportunity to do so.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Just brilliant

    This machine is so quiet, I had to really listen to hear it! The allergy wash is particularly good as 2 of my kids suffer from allergies. This wash eliminates the nasties causing allergies. There 15 wash programs, every size and washing level is catered for. And it weighs your washing so it knows how much water to use, which saves water consumption. So many safety and protection pluses in place. An all over excellent machine, super impressed

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • I love my new washing machine, thankyou Kleenmaid.

    After using my 30 year old washing machine I was lucky enough to be in a position to purchase the new Eco Sensitive washing machine from Kleenmaid. I am so impressed the spin dry is amazing cuts the actual drying time for sure. To be able to choose between all the different wash settings/options is a real treat for me. I no longer run from my ugly laundry, it now looks amazing so modern and sleek.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • My amazing new washing machine, thank you Kleenmaid.

    I recently took advantage of the Kleenmaid offer of saving $1000 off a new Eco Sensitive, I am so glad I did. I love it after using a very old washer for the last 30 years. I especially love that my towels in particular don’t take as long to dry, the spin dry on this washer is amazing. Love all the different settings/options. My laundry is looking quite sexy, so sleek I don’t run from my laundry anymore.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Kleenmaid

    Wow this is a great washing machine to Iove. The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine is sensitive to all my washing needs. the 12 minute eco cycle is so great when you really need something washed in a hurry (like a forgotten choir shirt or gym gear that we have washed in a hurry).

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Dust Mite Allergy Benefit

    My old top loader had the hot water plumbed into the machine, meaning I could only wash to around 50 deg C. I have always hot washed all bedding and towels due to my sons severe allergies to dust mites. Having washed towels and bedding in the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive machine he has commented on feeling better when waking in the morning, and being less reliant on his preventer medication. I have been washing the towels and bedding at 70 deg C, and using the extra rinse cycles. It is great to think his need for medication has dropped. The bedding and towels look and smell cleaner than they ever have in the past! An added bonus of the machine is the hot rinse that can be done when washing at lower temperatures – this ensures all clothing and bedding can be adequately treated. Customised wash setting like these are just not available with other machines.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • 12 minute cycle

    Last night there was a need for sports clothes washed in a hurry – what a saviour to have the 12 minute cycle. Not even my old top loader had a cycle this quick, and the wash was fantastic. The clothes came out much dryer than they would have in the old machine, meaning they could dry overnight and be ready for the next day at school. Best of all – it was not me but my daughter wheo had to operate the machine having never operated it (or any other machine for that matter) as both myself and my husband were out. It is pleasing that the machine is so simple to use, but so effective in it’s wash.

    Every parent loves when the crisis is adverted!

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • The dreaded rugby shirts after a rainy Sunday game

    Since we have to test the new Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive we volunteered to clean the rugby jerseys after a Sunday game in the rain and mud. Yet again the machine did not disappoint. The setting for extra dirty, combined with the extra rinse cycle was great. I love how the machine can be so easily programmed to suite the wash that you require. Attached are some photos so you can judge for yourself.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Kleenmaid Front loader ve Kleenmaid top loader

    I was always hesitant to buy a front loader, as I though, “I don’t have time to wait hours for a wash .. I’m a busy mum!”. Since moving out of home I have only ever owned 2 machines ( in 23 years). I owned a Kleenmaid that sadly died after 18 years, and would happily have purchased another, as it never missed a beat. Unfortunately Kleenmaid were not available in Australia at that time. I replaced it with another good quality top loader. My top loader cleaned the clothes well, and more importantly QUICKLY! Having trialled the Kleenmaid eco sensitive I am stunned to find that there is a 30 minute cycle which cleans better than my top loader! There is no residue of soap powder on my darks, due to the pre-mixing of the detergent, and the clothes come out less creased, making ironing easier! By not having a centre agitator, I am impressed by the amount of clothes I can fit in. Best of all, being a Kleenmaid machine, I am assured of its reliability long term.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Dry Clean Only? Not with the new Kleenmaid!

    I decided to test the new machine on some winter jackets that needed freshening up. One was a wool blend coat, the other a feather filled jacket. I would never have put these in any top loader, but decided to put them in the Kleenmaid eco sensitive machine on the hand wash cycle. The jackets came out like new! I was so impressed that this machine – it will certainly cut down on my dry cleaning bill in the future!

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Kleenmaid - old versus new

    Having previously owned (and loved) a Kleenmaid top loader washing machine, I was very excited to be selected to trial the new Eco Sensitive washing machine. The old Kleenmaid was reliable, easy to use and always gave a great wash. I wondered how the new machine would compare – I was not disappointed! The Eco Sensitive is again easy to use, and provides the added advantages of being able to customise the wash cycles depending on the wash need. There is the short 12 minute cycle, the versatile 60 minute / 60 deg C cycle and the cotton cycle. My clothes are emerging cleaner than they have in the old machine, without the need for soaking. The kids school shirts look like new with the grubby collars and cuffs white again! I am looking forward to finding out all the features of this machine over the next few weeks!

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • i love it!!

    My mother just got the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine and i couldn’t believe how easy it was to use!! After doind a few loads at my mums I went home and told hubby “we have to get one!!” ..lol. Heres to hoping i get a new machine soon.. here i am with my old machine :( .haha

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Why oh why oh why ! Didn’t I get picked for this review my girlfriend just bought this front loader washer and my front loader washing machine just broke down so she let me borrow her kleenmaid Eco sensitive front loader washing machine omg I’m in love this machine was smooth fast economy and my clothes came out fresh clean and amazingly soft why oh why haha

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • It will be like losing a new best friend :(

    Tomorrow is the sad day that I have to say goodbye to the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing machine. When it was installed the guy installing said to me ” the lady before you didn’t want us to take it”. Now I fully understand why. This machine is quiet, gentle on your clothes but so effective in cleaning. It has a great range of programmes and is so versatile that you can tailor your wash to suit the stain level and the temperature. The times of the wash adjust to this so if the stain level is low than the wash time is reduced. This is one clever machine ( or maybe we can give the designers the credit). I would highly recommend this machine without hesitation.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Dare to Doona

    So it’s that time of year when the doona change is happening. I would normally get my doona dry cleaned but seeing as its an 8kg machine i decided to give it a whirl. The doona fitted in well with space. I used a cotton cycle and sat back and awaited the results. My doona is beautifully clean and smells so fresh. Once again I’m really impressed with the results :)

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Love it

    My older sister has one of these washing machines and she has two little ones like me. She loves the child safety element on the machine and I admit I’m jealous as my kids try and fiddle around with our washing machine. She also loves that her clothes wash so well as her little girls love to paint. I have to admit everyone in her family always have well presented clothes

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Sports wear - easy peasy !

    After a weekend of sports us mothers can dread the cleaning of the sports wear especially if your the mum that has the 20 rugby shirts to wash ! Even the muddiest shirt was sparkling after the wash and the cycle only took one hour and twenty. Very effective on those tough stains

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Even has the kids intrigued :)

    The dial and settings are so straight forward to use and select I even got my teenager to put on a load of washing. Also being that the display is digital its so easy to work out. Who would of thought a washing machine would spark a teenagers interest ! The hanging the washing out by the teenager was not executed as well as the wash though ;)

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Allergy Safe Cycle

    Having a child with eczema and dust mite allergies and knowing that this cycle is helping the symptoms is giving me peace of mind when I tuck him in his bed at night in the fresh clean sheets. The allergy safe cycle works up to 4 kgs so you can get those bed sheets in and know that they are super clean.

    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is perfect
    for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is the
    best front loader
    I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive is gentle
    enough for all my
    family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive allows me
    to customise my
    washes
    I would recommend
    the Kleenmaid Eco
    Sensitive to others

  • Smell the freshness :)

    When you pull up in your driveway and you can smell your clean washing now that’s fresh ! I am using exactly the same powder and softener as usual but the clothes are just so much fresher. Even on the shortest of washes this is the case. I’m blown away by the effectiveness of this washing machine.

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Article Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Sandhurst to bring you this article.

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  • I’ve really needed some inspiration this year for Christmas and this is great! I Love a good charcuterie board and I think I may do one this year for the family as well as all the regular Christmas trimmings. I have 6 kids and all the extended family coming to entertain and feed!

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  • I’m loving all the ideas here in the comments and pictures above! I love to be able to just look at what others have done and straight up copy it. Takes all the thinking energy out of entertaining!
    Such a good and trusted brand to purchase over the silly season! You know you are faring great quality and value!

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  • We often have homemade pizza nights aka fakeaway night! And my pizza is always on a low carb Pizza base with roasted and sundried tomato and capsicum. My fav combo with grilled chicken and a swirl of peri peri mayonnaise! Making our own is always better than takeaway versions and healthier!

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  • Sandhurst products are my go to for great healthy and tasty snacks, especially after school.

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  • Great information! Loved it. You can see https://reminiiapp.com/

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  • Looked so good I couldn’t wait – Dove in off the end of my bread baton and swirled around in a couple of cheesy dips only to finish up at the Sandhurst stackers and sun-dried olives, who needs a Holiday when there is one in the kitchen, I can take any day.

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  • I have been buying Sandhurst Kalamata Olives, Sandhurst Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Sandhurst Baby Capers, Sandhurst Sicilian Green Olives for years as our kitchen staple adding that extra flavours to our dishes. I buy Sandhurst products for Gift Baskets as presents for family and friends and they love this idea as I add a chopping board and a knife and crackers and cheese for a celebration of flavours.

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  • Great ideas for entertaining guests and love that brand I buy it all the time

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  • i buy this for family they love the brand and the taste of sandhurst and the different flavors and range to choose from and i find it great value for money, i re-use the jars when im done with for small items in the house.

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  • I have been a purchaser of Sandhurst goods ever since they first appeared on supermarket shelves and still buy it to this day. The Sandhurst brand is the best without a doubt. This year I have not been able to find the Sandhurst cheese stuffed baby capsicums anywhere. I have tried to get on the Sandhurst site, but no luck with what they make. Help – these are such a wonderful addition to a salad.

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  • Fantastic Article

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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