Need to remove hairs quickly? Pet Hair Roller Options…

I’ve already mentioned in previous articles the benefits of making sure you get a Pet Hair Roller Lint Remover with a removable handle… and the equally important refill quality when you do replace it, but what about other options, such as the Trident Handle Roller Brush. Like the Sticky Roller Brush, the benefit of this is the ease of use – especially with a trident handle. Again the handle is removable so you will only need to replace the refills, which provide 5 metres of highly sticky peelable paper.



If you are looking for something to keep in your handbag or for use when traveling the Mini Pocket Sized Roller Brushes are ideal. Not only great to keep when on the move, but ideal to use in a caravan, especially when traveling with pets and to keep your clothes pet hair free! They are great at keeping a small space clean. A hand-held carpet cleaner is incredibly effective at removing hairs and dust from rugs or carpets and again ideal to take away with you on trips - being so small means you don’t need to worry about losing much space!

Keep an eye out for my future article about the many uses of Lint Removers… they’re not just for hairs!

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Catch the colour and save your clothes!

When you need something done properly you go to an expert don’t you? Well Dylon are colour experts. It’s as simple as that. Which is why we are now stocking some of their most popular products… such as Dylon Colour Catcher.

But what is Colour Catcher®? Every time you wash bright or dark coloured clothes, traces of dye bleed into your laundry. These dyes may completely ruin your wash or leave your clothes with a dull, grubby appearance. Colour Catcher® is a treated anti‐transfer sheet with special ingredients which act like a magnet, removing loose dyes and dirt during the washing process.

Now you can wash with confidence, prevent discolouration to your laundry and keep your colours bright. Thanks to Colour Catcher you now can:

• Prevent colour runs, washing in total confidence
• Mix your coloured and white clothes together without having to worry
• Reduce the need to separate clothes prior to the wash and therefore the amount of washes needed, which saves you time and money
• Keep Colours bright and Whites white

Hard to believe this is possible? See the proof for yourself and keep an eye out for more articles about our growing range of amazing Dylon products.

Catch the colour and save your clothes!

When you need something done properly you go to an expert don’t you? Well Dylon are colour experts. It’s as simple as that. Which is why we are now stocking some of their most popular products… such as Dylon Colour Catcher.

But what is Colour Catcher®? Every time you wash bright or dark coloured clothes, traces of dye bleed into your laundry. These dyes may completely ruin your wash or leave your clothes with a dull, grubby appearance. Colour Catcher® is a treated anti‐transfer sheet with special ingredients which act like a magnet, removing loose dyes and dirt during the washing process.

Now you can wash with confidence, prevent discolouration to your laundry and keep your colours bright. Thanks to Colour Catcher you now can:

• Prevent colour runs, washing in total confidence


• Mix your coloured and white clothes together without having to worry


• Reduce the need to separate clothes prior to the wash and therefore the amount of washes needed, which saves you time and money


• Keep Colours bright and Whites white

Hard to believe this is possible? See the proof for yourself and keep an eye out for more articles about our growing range of amazing Dylon products.

Refilling your Pet Hair Roller Brush

You may remember in a previous article I mentioned why the handle of a Lint Roller is so important… owning a roller with a removable handle provides the ability to use refills to keep future costs down, but this is not much use if the refills themselves aren’t up to scratch. So equally important is the quality of the refill itself.

You may think all refills are the same, but in fact the peeling of the adhesive sheets varies and it does make a big difference when you want to quickly peel away the sheet for a fresh layer. Good quality refills mean you can easily peel the sheet down to the next layer.

Our Pet Roller Refills are of a very high quality, manufactured to our specification. Many refills have about 4 metres of paper, but ours are long, long lasting with 7.5 metres – that’s about 25 ft!! of very adhesive paper.

You can save up to 50% when you take advantage of our multipack discounts too!

Refilling your Pet Hair Roller Brush

You may remember in a previous article I mentioned why the handle of a Lint Roller is so important… owning a roller with a removable handle provides the ability to use refills to keep future costs down, but this is not much use if the refills themselves aren’t up to scratch. So equally important is the quality of the refill itself.

You may think all refills are the same, but in fact the peeling of the adhesive sheets varies and it does make a big difference when you want to quickly peel away the sheet for a fresh layer. Good quality refills mean you can easily peel the sheet down to the next layer.

Our Pet Roller Refills are of a very high quality, manufactured to our specification. Many refills have about 4 metres of paper, but ours are long, long lasting with 7.5 metres – that’s about 25 ft!! of very adhesive paper.

You can save up to 50% when you take advantage of our multipack discounts too!

Sweater Bags Back in Stock!

There are many storage bags we have that are very popular, but probably the most popular with customers is the Sweater Bag, which is now back in stock! But why is it so popular?

Perhaps because it’s made of made of heavy guage clear polythene with a sturdy zipper for easy access, has a see through material so that you know what’s in the bag before you rummage through it, it’s moth resistant and so provides protection for the items inside, is a biodegradable material and is ideal for boats and caravans (see blog article on storage solutions for your clothes when traveling: http://caraselle.wordpress.com/2010/01/12/don%E2%80%99t-let-storage-or-moths-become-a-problem-on-your-next-caravan-or-motorhome-adventure/).

Or perhaps it’s because the bag measures 60 x 45 cms (25.5" x 17.5" approx), which is just right for wardrobe storage. I think what makes it so popular though is the fact that it’s ideal for storing away those out of season sweaters… being really strong with cotton binding means you can get up to four items inside. Why not find out for yourself!

Sweater Bags Back in Stock!

There are many storage bags we have that are very popular, but probably the most popular with customers is the Sweater Bag, which is now back in stock! But why is it so popular?

Perhaps because it’s made of made of heavy guage clear polythene with a sturdy zipper for easy access, has a see through material so that you know what’s in the bag before you rummage through it, it’s moth resistant and so provides protection for the items inside, is a biodegradable material and is ideal for boats and caravans (see blog article on storage solutions for your clothes when traveling: http://caraselledirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/dont-let-storage-or-moths-become.html).

Or perhaps it’s because the bag measures 60 x 45 cms (25.5" x 17.5" approx), which is just right for wardrobe storage. I think what makes it so popular though is the fact that it’s ideal for storing away those out of season sweaters… being really strong with cotton binding means you can get up to four items inside. Why not find out for yourself!

Sort your washing before the wash and save time after!

So I recently wrote about the mismatched socks problem and how Little Feet Sock Pairers are the brilliant little product that ensures no more hunting about to pair up socks after the wash, but what about other items you put in your wash? Well if you already use washing bags for your lingerie to protect them during the wash, why leave it there? With lots of bags available now, not only will they protect your clothes, lingerie and more, but they can also save time on sorting once the wash is done. With the many varieties available there is nothing that can’t be bagged! – they’ll protect delicate clothing with sewn on beads and sequins for example, not just in the washing machine but the tumble dryer too. They’re great for shared washes - for families or students sharing a house for example.

The Caraselle Household Pack of Net Washing Bags consists of 6 items and when purchased in this special pack will save you 15%. This Family Pack will help protect all of your laundry and includes:

• Childrens Net Wash Bag
• Small Net Washing Bag
• Large Net Washing Bag
• Extra Large Net Washing Bag
• Lingerie / Bra Net Washing Bag
• Shoe & Trainers Net Washing Bag

Don’t ever sort after the wash again!

Sort your washing before the wash and save time after!

So I recently wrote about the mismatched socks problem and how Little Feet Sock Pairers are the brilliant little product that ensures no more hunting about to pair up socks after the wash, but what about other items you put in your wash? Well if you already use washing bags for your lingerie to protect them during the wash, why leave it there? With lots of bags available now, not only will they protect your clothes, lingerie and more, but they can also save time on sorting once the wash is done. With the many varieties available there is nothing that can’t be bagged! – they’ll protect delicate clothing with sewn on beads and sequins for example, not just in the washing machine but the tumble dryer too. They’re great for shared washes - for families or students sharing a house for example.

The Caraselle Household Pack of Net Washing Bags consists of 6 items and when purchased in this special pack will save you 15%. This Family Pack will help protect all of your laundry and includes:

• Childrens Net Wash Bag


• Small Net Washing Bag


• Large Net Washing Bag


• Extra Large Net Washing Bag


• Lingerie / Bra Net Washing Bag


• Shoe & Trainers Net Washing Bag

Don’t ever sort after the wash again!

Mulled Wine Disaster!

My parents recently told me how they invited their neighbours over for a Christmas drink… this included their young children and it wasn’t long before one of them knocked over a glass of mulled wine on to their pale carpet…. not only highly embarrassing for everyone, but a real problem to clean up! Everyone has a similar story at some time and many people just assume they will never get the stain out so cover it up with a rug! Not the ideal solution, especially when there are some great stain removers now for this sort of situation, such as Gonzo Red Wine Out Stain Remover which removes stains like magic. If they had this purchased this product to keep for such emergencies they could have saved themselves a lot of panic! (and they could have impressed their guests at the speed that it works on the stain!)

Wine Out is a multi-purpose product, which doesn't smell and is non-toxic. It can remove Red Wine stains from many types of clothing, carpets, upholstery & many other areas where stains might show up. Because of its unique formation it is effective on almost all Red Wine stains. It can be used as a laundry pre-wash, or an instant spot remover, allowing garments to be worn immediately after spots have been removed.

It is most effective when applied to freshly made stains, but when red wine has spilt you can mop it up with salt and leave it for 30 minutes. You can also pour some white wine on it to neutralise it and you can dab it with some bleach product (but not if it is spilt onto any colour other than white) but best of all reach for Gonzo Wine-Out. It makes the red colour disappear like magic.

So save tears next time this happens (which it will!) and reach for the Gonzo Wine-Out! Available in a 12oz large bottle and 1oz handy spray.

Mulled Wine Disaster!

My parents recently told me how they invited their neighbours over for a Christmas drink… this included their young children and it wasn’t long before one of them knocked over a glass of mulled wine on to their pale carpet…. not only highly embarrassing for everyone, but a real problem to clean up! Everyone has a similar story at some time and many people just assume they will never get the stain out so cover it up with a rug! Not the ideal solution, especially when there are some great stain removers now for this sort of situation, such as Gonzo Red Wine Out Stain Remover which removes stains like magic. If they had this purchased this product to keep for such emergencies they could have saved themselves a lot of panic! (and they could have impressed their guests at the speed that it works on the stain!)

Wine Out is a multi-purpose product, which doesn't smell and is non-toxic. It can remove Red Wine stains from many types of clothing, carpets, upholstery & many other areas where stains might show up. Because of its unique formation it is effective on almost all Red Wine stains. It can be used as a laundry pre-wash, or an instant spot remover, allowing garments to be worn immediately after spots have been removed.

It is most effective when applied to freshly made stains, but when red wine has spilt you can mop it up with salt and leave it for 30 minutes. You can also pour some white wine on it to neutralise it and you can dab it with some bleach product (but not if it is spilt onto any colour other than white) but best of all reach for Gonzo Wine-Out. It makes the red colour disappear like magic.

So save tears next time this happens (which it will!) and reach for the Gonzo Wine-Out! Available in a 12oz large bottle and 1oz handy spray.

Fed up losing your socks in the wash? We have a solution!

Most people may think that walking around with mismatched socks is just a fact of life and the only explanation seems to be that ‘my washing machine ate it!’ Where do these socks go? Do they go missing in the machine, when loading or removing them from the machine, when hanging them up? Or does the washing machine have certain powers?! You’d be forgiven for thinking so because we’ve all been there, but there are certain things you can do to avoid this amazingly annoying problem!

The best way to avoid it is to keep your socks together from the start of your wash! And the best way to do this is with sock clips such as Little Feet Sock Pairers. As soon as they go into the wash pair them up with these ingenious and yet simple Little Feet – each one holds one pair of socks. Simply push each of the socks from a pair into one of the Little Feet, and place directly into the washing machine. The Little Feet device will ensure your socks are securely retained in pairs whilst they are being washed. Little Feet can be used in the tumble dryer too. They are made of a very durable Thermo-Plastic Polypropylene which is heat resistant. This means they can be used over and over and you won’t ever lose a sock again! Or at least until you remove them! If you have children you may indeed have lost the sock long before it ever made it to the laundry basket… but for all lone socks make sure you keep them in a special place… you never know you may in future be able to match them up again and thus avoid buying yet more socks! See testimonial from the Caraselle Direct site:

“This product ensures no more hunting about to pair up socks after the wash. Robust bits of plastic do the trick”

Little Feet Sock Pairers are available as a single pack of 5 (for 5 pairs of socks) and there is a special multipack saving on this product also.

Fed up losing your socks in the wash? We have a solution!

Most people may think that walking around with mismatched socks is just a fact of life and the only explanation seems to be that ‘my washing machine ate it!’ Where do these socks go? Do they go missing in the machine, when loading or removing them from the machine, when hanging them up? Or does the washing machine have certain powers?! You’d be forgiven for thinking so because we’ve all been there, but there are certain things you can do to avoid this amazingly annoying problem!

The best way to avoid it is to keep your socks together from the start of your wash! And the best way to do this is with sock clips such as Little Feet Sock Pairers. As soon as they go into the wash pair them up with these ingenious and yet simple Little Feet – each one holds one pair of socks. Simply push each of the socks from a pair into one of the Little Feet, and place directly into the washing machine. The Little Feet device will ensure your socks are securely retained in pairs whilst they are being washed. Little Feet can be used in the tumble dryer too. They are made of a very durable Thermo-Plastic Polypropylene which is heat resistant. This means they can be used over and over and you won’t ever lose a sock again! Or at least until you remove them! If you have children you may indeed have lost the sock long before it ever made it to the laundry basket… but for all lone socks make sure you keep them in a special place… you never know you may in future be able to match them up again and thus avoid buying yet more socks! See testimonial from the Caraselle Direct site:

“This product ensures no more hunting about to pair up socks after the wash. Robust bits of plastic do the trick”

Little Feet Sock Pairers are available as a single pack of 5 (for 5 pairs of socks) and there is a special multipack saving on this product also.

Lint Rollers – want quality and value for money? It’s all in the handle…

Most pet owners know about the benefits of having a good quality Pet Hair Remover Product – there are many to choose from, but one of the main priorities for most people is how quick and easy it is to use… that’s because when people use them it’s often as they are rushing out of the door and only then notice in the light that they are covered in their pet’s hairs! (Actually, many realise they are also covered in their own hairs usually, but don’t have a product such as a lint roller to hand.) This is where the quality of the roller comes in, because if you go with a very cheap one there’s usually no rolling element in the handle at all, which means you do all the hard work! However, if you have a good quality roller the handle will include a spindle which does the rolling for you - it rolls while you hold the handle, and the result is a smooth, quick and very easy rolling action.

After quality the next consideration will be how economical they are. Again, the handle is of great importance because if you bought a cheap one you may soon realise that it’s a false economy when you come to the end of the roller. The handle won’t be removable and you have to throw out the complete product and start again. If you get one with a removable handle you can buy refills in future, which saves you a lot of money in the longer term and saves the environment too!

Our Pet Hair Remover Sticky Roller Brushes remove lint & pet hair from clothing & upholstery, and are of professional quality – used by Pet Groomers, Vets and more. Because they are manufactured to our specification they have an extremely sturdy and removable handle, with a super easy rolling action. In the very unlikely event that you need a new handle we offer a Free Replacement Handle Service, which means you’ll only ever need to replace the refills. These last for ages because they contain 7.5 metres (approx. 25 ft) of very adhesive paper, but when you do need a refill, we offer amazing multipack discounts of up to 50% off!!

Lint Rollers – want quality and value for money? It’s all in the handle…

Most pet owners know about the benefits of having a good quality Pet Hair Remover Product – there are many to choose from, but one of the main priorities for most people is how quick and easy it is to use… that’s because when people use them it’s often as they are rushing out of the door and only then notice in the light that they are covered in their pet’s hairs! (Actually, many realise they are also covered in their own hairs usually, but don’t have a product such as a lint roller to hand.) This is where the quality of the roller comes in, because if you go with a very cheap one there’s usually no rolling element in the handle at all, which means you do all the hard work! However, if you have a good quality roller the handle will include a spindle which does the rolling for you - it rolls while you hold the handle, and the result is a smooth, quick and very easy rolling action.

After quality the next consideration will be how economical they are. Again, the handle is of great importance because if you bought a cheap one you may soon realise that it’s a false economy when you come to the end of the roller. The handle won’t be removable and you have to throw out the complete product and start again. If you get one with a removable handle you can buy refills in future, which saves you a lot of money in the longer term and saves the environment too!

Our Pet Hair Remover Sticky Roller Brushes remove lint & pet hair from clothing & upholstery, and are of professional quality – used by Pet Groomers, Vets and more. Because they are manufactured to our specification they have an extremely sturdy and removable handle, with a super easy rolling action. In the very unlikely event that you need a new handle we offer a Free Replacement Handle Service, which means you’ll only ever need to replace the refills. These last for ages because they contain 7.5 metres (approx. 25 ft) of very adhesive paper, but when you do need a refill, we offer amazing multipack discounts of up to 50% off!!

Need to hang your clothes up when travelling?

Don’t get caught out when you’re travelling or when staying at a hotel (when you get there you realize that they have only provided a couple (or no) hangers in the wardrobe to use for the duration of your holiday!) You can easily travel and maintain a none-creased appearance without carrying a bag full of heavy hangers! Inflatable hangers are brilliant for exactly these situations.

They take up hardly any space in your suitcase and are very versatile whether you’re travelling or at home. Use them to dry your knitwear or delicate garments and keep them in perfect shape because they won’t get any peg or hanger marks. They’re useful for general drying purposes also when you don’t have enough hangers for this purpose, but also don’t have the space to keep extra hangers.!

This Inflatable Hanger measures approximately 45 cms long x 10 cms wide and is available as a pack of 2 in white or grey flock. Never get caught out again! – you can now stay stylish when on your holiday without using up your valuable luggage space!

Need to hang your clothes up when travelling?

Don’t get caught out when you’re travelling or when staying at a hotel (when you get there you realize that they have only provided a couple (or no) hangers in the wardrobe to use for the duration of your holiday!) You can easily travel and maintain a none-creased appearance without carrying a bag full of heavy hangers! Inflatable hangers are brilliant for exactly these situations.

They take up hardly any space in your suitcase and are very versatile whether you’re travelling or at home. Use them to dry your knitwear or delicate garments and keep them in perfect shape because they won’t get any peg or hanger marks. They’re useful for general drying purposes also when you don’t have enough hangers for this purpose, but also don’t have the space to keep extra hangers.!

This Inflatable Hanger measures approximately 45 cms long x 10 cms wide and is available as a pack of 2 in white or grey flock. Never get caught out again! – you can now stay stylish when on your holiday without using up your valuable luggage space!

Save on bills the simple way

The best home to come to on these cold winter nights, is a warm one… if you can have a lovely smell greet you when you open the door more the better.

Draught excluders have been around for a long time, but many people don’t even think of using these very effective and yet very simple methods of keeping the warmth in your house. With a Woodlore Breeze Blocker Deluxe Draught Excluder, not only can you keep out draughts and save on those expensive heating bills, but because it emits a fresh, natural scent of Cedar you get two in one! It’s heavy so it stays in place and is 94 cms (37”) in length and 12 cms (4 ¾”) in width. Available in a beige material with dark brown trim and comes with an integral hanging hook.

Keep things simple (but effective) this Winter and save money on those bills!

Save on bills the simple way

The best home to come to on these cold winter nights, is a warm one… if you can have a lovely smell greet you when you open the door more the better.

Draught excluders have been around for a long time, but many people don’t even think of using these very effective and yet very simple methods of keeping the warmth in your house. With a Woodlore Breeze Blocker Deluxe Draught Excluder, not only can you keep out draughts and save on those expensive heating bills, but because it emits a fresh, natural scent of Cedar you get two in one! It’s heavy so it stays in place and is 94 cms (37”) in length and 12 cms (4 ¾”) in width. Available in a beige material with dark brown trim and comes with an integral hanging hook.

Keep things simple (but effective) this Winter and save money on those bills!

Extend the life of your knitwear!

I mentioned in my last article the best ways to defuzz your knitwear from unsightly bobbles… but it doesn’t end there. If you really want your winter warmers to last then you must think about the best way to wash them.

Washing Bags protect delicates from the vigorous action of the wash cycle and allows items that would otherwise be damaged by the machine to be gently machine-washed. They should allow dissolved soap & water through but not dye, such as this "I Love My Wool" Microfibre Wash Bag, which is made of a unique semi-permeable fabric. This new Microfibre material protects Wool, Cashmere, Alpaca, Mohair, whilst in the washing machine. It can also be used to wash Silk, Lingerie, Trainers & Lycra-type hi-tech sports clothes. It protects the life of your washing machine, is environmentally safe and energy efficient, good for skin conditions and can be used to wash at higher temperatures if required.

If you need to handwash certain items make sure you use a suitable shampoo – such Cashmere & Pashmina Shampoo with a unique blend of natural ingredients especially formulated for handwashing Cashmere & other delicate fibres. It comes in a 250ml recyclable bottle.

Extend the life of your knitwear!

I mentioned in my last article the best ways to defuzz your knitwear from unsightly bobbles… but it doesn’t end there. If you really want your winter warmers to last then you must think about the best way to wash them.

Washing Bags protect delicates from the vigorous action of the wash cycle and allows items that would otherwise be damaged by the machine to be gently machine-washed. They should allow dissolved soap & water through but not dye, such as this "I Love My Wool" Microfibre Wash Bag, which is made of a unique semi-permeable fabric. This new Microfibre material protects Wool, Cashmere, Alpaca, Mohair, whilst in the washing machine. It can also be used to wash Silk, Lingerie, Trainers & Lycra-type hi-tech sports clothes. It protects the life of your washing machine, is environmentally safe and energy efficient, good for skin conditions and can be used to wash at higher temperatures if required.

If you need to handwash certain items make sure you use a suitable shampoo – such Cashmere & Pashmina Shampoo with a unique blend of natural ingredients especially formulated for handwashing Cashmere & other delicate fibres. It comes in a 250ml recyclable bottle.

Defuzzing your winter warmers!

You want to stay warm and you want to look stylish, but this is difficult with bobbles all over your knitwear! Most people can spend a lot of money on their knitwear and let’s face it living here they need to last a long time or things can get expensive… especially for your classic knitwear which you do want to wear again and again rather than sending to the charity shop at the end of the season.

So what is the best way to extend the life of your knitwear? A defuzza… and if you are serious about it a battery operated one is the way to go. They provide amazing results with very little effort… such as the Battery Operated Knitwear Defuzza Shaver / Debobbler which includes a small cleaning brush to clean the head of the shaver and is SGS certified. It allows you to quickly and easily remove unsightly bobbles from knitwear. You could also consider the Defuzza Comb to carry in your bag at all times… simply use the comb over the problem area of the garment & let it extract all the fluff & fuzz with ease. Use light brush strokes with the comb and the garment must be pulled tight for a quick result. This Defuzza Comb is a handy size for travel being only 8 cm x 4.5 cm ( 3" x 1 3/4" ).

A Sweater Stone is a natural - like pumice stone that renews the look & lustre of garments. You use it by gently brushing the stone across the garment and is ideal for Sweaters, Suede, Cottons & most Synthetic Knits. A very effective knitwear defuzza and all natural & environmentally safe. This Sweater Stone is supplied in a useful storage container.

Keep an eye out for how else you can extend the life of your knitwear in my next article!

Defuzzing your winter warmers!

You want to stay warm and you want to look stylish, but this is difficult with bobbles all over your knitwear! Most people can spend a lot of money on their knitwear and let’s face it living here they need to last a long time or things can get expensive… especially for your classic knitwear which you do want to wear again and again rather than sending to the charity shop at the end of the season.

So what is the best way to extend the life of your knitwear? A defuzza… and if you are serious about it a battery operated one is the way to go. They provide amazing results with very little effort… such as the Battery Operated Knitwear Defuzza Shaver / Debobbler which includes a small cleaning brush to clean the head of the shaver and is SGS certified. It allows you to quickly and easily remove unsightly bobbles from knitwear. You could also consider the Defuzza Comb to carry in your bag at all times… simply use the comb over the problem area of the garment & let it extract all the fluff & fuzz with ease. Use light brush strokes with the comb and the garment must be pulled tight for a quick result. This Defuzza Comb is a handy size for travel being only 8 cm x 4.5 cm ( 3" x 1 3/4" ).

A Sweater Stone is a natural - like pumice stone that renews the look & lustre of garments. You use it by gently brushing the stone across the garment and is ideal for Sweaters, Suede, Cottons & most Synthetic Knits. A very effective knitwear defuzza and all natural & environmentally safe. This Sweater Stone is supplied in a useful storage container.

Keep an eye out for how else you can extend the life of your knitwear in my next article!

Keep your boots in tip top shape this Winter and beyond!

No doubt like most people your boots are being used a lot in the current weather conditions… and most women have many boots! Going out boots, boots to wear with trousers, knee length boots for skirts and the ‘I just need to not slip’ boots (especially in snow and ice).

You need to keep your boots in great shape if you want them to last and due to their size they can be difficult to store – which is often a problem with knee length boots especially. You can keep them in immaculate shape with Boot Supports. Most popular are supports for knee length boots such as Clear Knee Length Boot Shaper Inserts. These come in pairs and these are offered in packs of one pair and five pairs. They are suitable for Tall Boots and also Ankle Boots, because there is a score line that allows for the Shaper to be reduced in size to fit Ankle Boots. They are very strong – made of high quality polypropylene.

• A modern way to store & protect your boots


• Keeps your boots in immaculate shape


• Keeps boots rigid and in shape so boots don't get marked


• Suitable for both Tall and Ankle boots


• Manufactured in the UK

If you love your shoes and boots, you'll also love the 'I Love My Shoes' range which includes Boot Supports.

Keep your boots in tip top shape this Winter and beyond!

No doubt like most people your boots are being used a lot in the current weather conditions… and most women have many boots! Going out boots, boots to wear with trousers, knee length boots for skirts and the ‘I just need to not slip’ boots (especially in snow and ice).

You need to keep your boots in great shape if you want them to last and due to their size they can be difficult to store – which is often a problem with knee length boots especially. You can keep them in immaculate shape with Boot Supports. Most popular are supports for knee length boots such as Clear Knee Length Boot Shaper Inserts. These come in pairs and these are offered in packs of one pair and five pairs. They are suitable for Tall Boots and also Ankle Boots, because there is a score line that allows for the Shaper to be reduced in size to fit Ankle Boots. They are very strong – made of high quality polypropylene.

• A modern way to store & protect your boots
• Keeps your boots in immaculate shape
• Keeps boots rigid and in shape so boots don't get marked
• Suitable for both Tall and Ankle boots
• Manufactured in the UK

If you love your shoes and boots, you'll also love the 'I Love My Shoes' range which includes Boot Supports.

Clean up in a whiz!

However fastidious you are about cleaning your kitchen there is no way to avoid crumbs building up on the worktop and other surfaces. Everyone hates this – it looks horrible and you get crumbs on the bottom of everything you put down on that surface. You can of course get a wet cloth and wipe it clean each time, but that then means a wet surface, which has to dry.

Far more effective is to use a table sweeper such as the whizzkleen crumb brush – it is often used in restaurants to quickly clean up the table debris after each customer. However there are many other uses for this clever little brush including cleaning the snow off your shoes and floors, cleaning dirt particles from hard to reach areas of your car and caravan (ideal for travel being so small too), cleaning areas of your carpets and rugs and it is even used to remove loose crumbs when you want a professional finish when icing a cake. No plugs, no leads and no batteries are needed! Ideal for any job large or small! Hand held, easy and fast to use! They do say the best things come in small packages and the whizzkleen proves it.

See the wide range available of these stylish and effective sweepers which will give a lasting service. Multipack savings are available on this item.

Clean up in a whiz!

However fastidious you are about cleaning your kitchen there is no way to avoid crumbs building up on the worktop and other surfaces. Everyone hates this – it looks horrible and you get crumbs on the bottom of everything you put down on that surface. You can of course get a wet cloth and wipe it clean each time, but that then means a wet surface, which has to dry.

Far more effective is to use a table sweeper such as the whizzkleen crumb brush – it is often used in restaurants to quickly clean up the table debris after each customer. However there are many other uses for this clever little brush including cleaning the snow off your shoes and floors, cleaning dirt particles from hard to reach areas of your car and caravan (ideal for travel being so small too), cleaning areas of your carpets and rugs and it is even used to remove loose crumbs when you want a professional finish when icing a cake. No plugs, no leads and no batteries are needed! Ideal for any job large or small! Hand held, easy and fast to use! They do say the best things come in small packages and the whizzkleen proves it.

See the wide range available of these stylish and effective sweepers which will give a lasting service. Multipack savings are available on this item.

Been out in the snow? Need to dry wet clothes quickly and easily?

There are two words we keep hearing… “Fresh" and "snow”. Usually a great novelty in most parts of this country (especially for children!) and we all know how beautiful it is to look at, but apart from the many external disruptions it causes, this type of weather causes problems inside your house too! If like me you have children (and a dog) you will know the scenario… you go out possibly to walk the dog, which leads to snow fights, which leads to wet clothes, which means you have nowhere to put your wet clothes except on radiators where they dry too quickly… not to mention the wet dog towel that you have just used to wipe both the dog’s paws and the now wet floor… and so on and so on.



Radiator Towel Rails are great for drying wet clothes in such a situation. They remove the need to use the dryer (and so reduces extra cost of running it) and clothes don’t get the stiffness they get when drying directly on the radiator. They are particularly quick in this weather when you need it to dry quickly (and lets face it everyone has their radiators on in this weather anyway). To make best use of radiator space an adjustable towel rail is great… check out this Telescopic Radiator Towel Rail with non-slip protective caps to prevent scuffing your radiator and the width of the rail extends from 39cms (15 1/ 4") to 67cms (26 1/4"). Overdoor hangers are also great for drying clothes when space is limited and by having your clothes on hangers will help keep out the creases when drying.

Happy snowballing!

Been out in the snow? Need to dry wet clothes quickly and easily?

There are two words we keep hearing… “Fresh" and "snow”. Usually a great novelty in most parts of this country (especially for children!) and we all know how beautiful it is to look at, but apart from the many external disruptions it causes, this type of weather causes problems inside your house too! If like me you have children (and a dog) you will know the scenario… you go out possibly to walk the dog, which leads to snow fights, which leads to wet clothes, which means you have nowhere to put your wet clothes except on radiators where they dry too quickly… not to mention the wet dog towel that you have just used to wipe both the dog’s paws and the now wet floor… and so on and so on.

Radiator Towel Rails are great for drying wet clothes in such a situation. They remove the need to use the dryer (and so reduces extra cost of running it) and clothes don’t get the stiffness they get when drying directly on the radiator. They are particularly quick in this weather when you need it to dry quickly (and lets face it everyone has their radiators on in this weather anyway). To make best use of radiator space an adjustable towel rail is great… check out this Telescopic Radiator Towel Rail with non-slip protective caps to prevent scuffing your radiator and the width of the rail extends from 39cms (15 1/ 4") to 67cms (26 1/4"). Overdoor hangers are also great for drying clothes when space is limited and by having your clothes on hangers will help keep out the creases when drying.

Happy snowballing!

Don’t let storage or moths become a problem on your next caravan or motorhome adventure!

I’ve already mentioned how limited storage space in your wardrobe can be solved with space saving hanger bars and hotel security hangers, but what do you do about items you need to take but don’t use all the time? If you’re lucky enough to be going away for more than a couple of weeks you certainly need to be prepared and that means taking more than you may like! This doesn’t need to be such a problem when you take storage bags – and especially vacuum storage bags – with you. Vacuum bags have the capacity to store jumpers, pillows, blankets, duvets, sheets and/or t-shirts and then by inserting your vacuum cleaner's hose into the valve the air is removed from the bag. Get the bag ready before you go for anything you may need later on your journey. There are many available including: the Large Vacuum Storage Jumper/blanket Volume Reducing Chest and Large Underbed Vacuum Storage Chest.

Travel Vacuum Bags are also available which are great for reducing bulk in your suitcase. These are two bags (Large and Medium) which are re-usable clear sealing bags, and all the air can be squeezed out by rolling the bag up so brilliant for travel. The clothes will retain their original shape and size. If you don’t require the vacuum style of storage you will still need to keep everything easily accessible and for this you can still use storage bags generally. The Oblong Storage Chest is made in a strong see-through Peva material with a nylon zip & two polyester carry cords. Ideal for sweaters & blankets… but if you need a bag which you can squash into whatever space you have available then the Peva Zip Up Storage Bag is ideal. Made of heavy guage clear Peva with a zipper, the bag measures 60 x 40 x 20 cms (23.5.x 15 3/4 x 8") – because it doesn’t have rigid sides you can fill it up a bit more and still squash it into a small space! All these bags are moth resistant which is a must and brings me onto how to keep moths at bay!

For clothing protection Clothes Moth Traps are designed to be hung in clothing storage areas, are simple to assemble and installed in seconds. Lasting for approximately 6 weeks from activation, they are easy to use and there are no chemicals. Apart from clothes protection Anti Mosquito Balls provide excellent protection… they generate a one metre protection field which makes them particularly effective in small spaces such as cars, tents, caravans, sleeping bags etc. – also ideal for those barbeques to keep the pests away. Caravanning4u provides great advice on the problem of moths such as using string bags to place five or six mothballs in four bags and depositing one in each corner of the caravan. Cedar wood is of course the natural moth repellent with a wonderful aromatic fresh fragrance and natural cedarwood balls are ideal for this.

For more useful caravan and motorhome accessories and inspiration visit Caraselle Direct - an online shopping website full of great storage solutions and homecare products.

Don’t let storage or moths become a problem on your next caravan or motorhome adventure!

I’ve already mentioned how limited storage space in your wardrobe can be solved with space saving hanger bars and hotel security hangers, but what do you do about items you need to take but don’t use all the time? If you’re lucky enough to be going away for more than a couple of weeks you certainly need to be prepared and that means taking more than you may like! This doesn’t need to be such a problem when you take storage bags – and especially vacuum storage bags – with you. Vacuum bags have the capacity to store jumpers, pillows, blankets, duvets, sheets and/or t-shirts and then by inserting your vacuum cleaner's hose into the valve the air is removed from the bag. Get the bag ready before you go for anything you may need later on your journey. There are many available including: the Large Vacuum Storage Jumper/blanket Volume Reducing Chest and Large Underbed Vacuum Storage Chest.

Travel Vacuum Bags are also available which are great for reducing bulk in your suitcase. These are two bags (Large and Medium) which are re-usable clear sealing bags, and all the air can be squeezed out by rolling the bag up so brilliant for travel. The clothes will retain their original shape and size. If you don’t require the vacuum style of storage you will still need to keep everything easily accessible and for this you can still use storage bags generally. The Oblong Storage Chest is made in a strong see-through Peva material with a nylon zip & two polyester carry cords. Ideal for sweaters & blankets… but if you need a bag which you can squash into whatever space you have available then the Peva Zip Up Storage Bag is ideal. Made of heavy guage clear Peva with a zipper, the bag measures 60 x 40 x 20 cms (23.5.x 15 3/4 x 8") – because it doesn’t have rigid sides you can fill it up a bit more and still squash it into a small space! All these bags are moth resistant which is a must and brings me onto how to keep moths at bay!

For clothing protection Clothes Moth Traps are designed to be hung in clothing storage areas, are simple to assemble and installed in seconds. Lasting for approximately 6 weeks from activation, they are easy to use and there are no chemicals. Apart from clothes protection Anti Mosquito Balls provide excellent protection… they generate a one metre protection field which makes them particularly effective in small spaces such as cars, tents, caravans, sleeping bags etc. – also ideal for those barbeques to keep the pests away. Caravanning4u provides great advice on the problem of moths such as using string bags to place five or six mothballs in four bags and depositing one in each corner of the caravan. Cedar wood is of course the natural moth repellent with a wonderful aromatic fresh fragrance and natural cedarwood balls are ideal for this.

For more useful caravan and motorhome accessories and inspiration visit Caraselle Direct - an online shopping website full of great storage solutions and homecare products.

Love your caravan? Find out how to get more space, keep it clean and love it more!

If you own a caravan or motorhome no doubt you may be considering going along to the Manchester Central Caravan & Motorhome Show from Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th of January to kick-start your 2010 adventures. It offers an amazing selection of touring caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes and many great activities suitable for the home family. For every new caravan or motorhome owner (and indeed even for the most experienced owner) it can be challenging making the best use of the space available and keeping everything clean. Problems of transporting and storing clothes can all be solved with the right products.

To make the most use of your wardrobe space you should make sure you take a Space Saving Hanger Bar - you can hang six hangers from it either vertically, which is the way it is mostly used for shirts or trousers, or horizontally to hang six pairs of trousers or shirts. Also really useful are Hotel Security Hangers… often clothes fall off the rail with ordinary hangers but using this type of hanger holds them securely in place – see testimonial from the Caraselle Direct site below for more information:

"Some time ago there was an article in the Club Magazine, about Hotel Type Coat Hangers, which a member had used, and so avoided the problem, so often encounted, where the hangers have bounced off the rail of the wardrobe, and all the clothes are on the bottom of the wardrobe, when you arrive at your destination. I thought this was a brilliant idea, but have had difficulty in tracing this type of hanger. I have now discovered www.caraselledirect.com who sell these hangers, as well as a large number of other items for caravanners. They do wooden or plastic hangers, and metal or plastic hooks. The advantage of the plastic hook is that they can be fitted without removing the hanging rail. Incidentally I have bought a second set of rings, so that the hangers can be taken straight from the House Wardrobe to the caravan."

Keeping a small space clean is essential especially when travelling – roller brushes are ideal for keeping clothing, seats & upholstery clean (fantastic if travelling with pets and to keep your clothes pet hair free!) Mini Pocket Sized Roller Brushes are ideal for travel and can even fit into your handbag – refills are available. A hand-held carpet cleaner is incredibly effective at removing hairs and dust from rugs or carpets and being so small means you don’t need to worry about losing much space! You should also consider a Mini-Sweeper for sweeping tablecloths and carpets, stylish and effective, this sweeper is long lasting, sweeping crumbs from tablecloths and all surfaces.

Keep an eye out for our next article about how to best make use of limited storage space and keeping the moths at bay!

For more useful caravan and motorhome accessories and inspiration visit Caraselle Direct - an online shopping website full of great storage solutions and homecare products.

Love your caravan? Find out how to get more space, keep it clean and love it more!

If you own a caravan or motorhome no doubt you may be considering going along to the Manchester Central Caravan & Motorhome Show from Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th of January to kick-start your 2010 adventures. It offers an amazing selection of touring caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes and many great activities suitable for the home family. For every new caravan or motorhome owner (and indeed even for the most experienced owner) it can be challenging making the best use of the space available and keeping everything clean. Problems of transporting and storing clothes can all be solved with the right products.

To make the most use of your wardrobe space you should make sure you take a Space Saving Hanger Bar - you can hang six hangers from it either vertically, which is the way it is mostly used for shirts or trousers, or horizontally to hang six pairs of trousers or shirts. Also really useful are Hotel Security Hangers… often clothes fall off the rail with ordinary hangers but using this type of hanger holds them securely in place – see testimonial from the Caraselle Direct site below for more information:

"Some time ago there was an article in the Club Magazine, about Hotel Type Coat Hangers, which a member had used, and so avoided the problem, so often encounted, where the hangers have bounced off the rail of the wardrobe, and all the clothes are on the bottom of the wardrobe, when you arrive at your destination. I thought this was a brilliant idea, but have had difficulty in tracing this type of hanger. I have now discovered www.caraselledirect.com who sell these hangers, as well as a large number of other items for caravanners. They do wooden or plastic hangers, and metal or plastic hooks. The advantage of the plastic hook is that they can be fitted without removing the hanging rail. Incidentally I have bought a second set of rings, so that the hangers can be taken straight from the House Wardrobe to the caravan."

Keeping a small space clean is essential especially when travelling – roller brushes are ideal for keeping clothing, seats & upholstery clean (fantastic if travelling with pets and to keep your clothes pet hair free!) Mini Pocket Sized Roller Brushes are ideal for travel and can even fit into your handbag – refills are available. A hand-held carpet cleaner is incredibly effective at removing hairs and dust from rugs or carpets and being so small means you don’t need to worry about losing much space! You should also consider a Mini-Sweeper for sweeping tablecloths and carpets, stylish and effective, this sweeper is long lasting, sweeping crumbs from tablecloths and all surfaces.

Keep an eye out for our next article about how to best make use of limited storage space and keeping the moths at bay!

For more useful caravan and motorhome accessories and inspiration visit Caraselle Direct - an online shopping website full of great storage solutions and homecare products.

Your Christmas present storage problems solved!

It’s apparently bad luck to give shoes as a Christmas gift, but for people who have received shoes this Christmas their real concern may be the best way to store them (indeed you may actually be thinking what good luck it was to receive them!) There are a wide range of storage products available to you including shoe and boot boxes, shoe racks and hanging organisers.

Clear Shoe Storage Boxes are a great way to protect your shoes and provide the ability to see every pair instantly! You can also make a real feature in your bedroom with colourful shoe and boot boxes such as ‘I Love My Shoes’ range or with colours such as Pink, Black, White, Lilac, Red and Tangerine. Mixing these up in a stack looks great – so there’s no need to hide them away in cupboards! Storing new boots can be difficult especially if they are knee length – but you can solve this problem with Knee Boot Storage Boxes and Boot Supports.

However, if you’re really short of space you should consider a Hanging Shoe Organiser for either a wardrobe or over a door. Don’t forget to take care of your new shoes too with shoe fresheners and shoe trees – remember shoes maketh the man (or woman!)

If you’ve been able to get through the snow to make the most of the post Christmas sales recently you may need to consider the best way to take care of your new clothes purchases. For wardrobe storage Clothes Covers are ideal – not only providing protection from dust but also from the moths! You can choose from full length or shoulder protection. If you need to make space for these new items make sure you store your clothes in proper Moth Resistant Bags or again if you are particularly short of space in Vacuum Bags. If you have a new handbag but are someone who has a pile of bags heaped in the bottom of the wardrobe (that’s most of us!) you can protect and store them for easy access with Handbag Storage Boxes.



For more storage inspiration visit Caraselle Direct - an online shopping website full of great storage solutions and homecare products. Why not take advantage of their shoe and boot box promotion, with free Clear Self-Adhesive PVC Pockets and high quality Acid Free Tissue Paper on selected products.

Your Christmas present storage problems solved!

It’s apparently bad luck to give shoes as a Christmas gift, but for people who have received shoes this Christmas their real concern may be the best way to store them (indeed you may actually be thinking what good luck it was to receive them!) There are a wide range of storage products available to you including shoe and boot boxes, shoe racks and hanging organisers.

Clear Shoe Storage Boxes are a great way to protect your shoes and provide the ability to see every pair instantly! You can also make a real feature in your bedroom with colourful shoe and boot boxes such as ‘I Love My Shoes’ range or with colours such as Pink, Black, White, Lilac, Red and Tangerine. Mixing these up in a stack looks great – so there’s no need to hide them away in cupboards! Storing new boots can be difficult especially if they are knee length – but you can solve this problem with Knee Boot Storage Boxes and Boot Supports.

However, if you’re really short of space you should consider a Hanging Shoe Organiser for either a wardrobe or over a door. Don’t forget to take care of your new shoes too with shoe fresheners and shoe trees – remember shoes maketh the man (or woman!)

If you’ve been able to get through the snow to make the most of the post Christmas sales recently you may need to consider the best way to take care of your new clothes purchases. For wardrobe storage Clothes Covers are ideal – not only providing protection from dust but also from the moths! You can choose from full length or shoulder protection. If you need to make space for these new items make sure you store your clothes in proper Moth Resistant Bags or again if you are particularly short of space in Vacuum Bags. If you have a new handbag but are someone who has a pile of bags heaped in the bottom of the wardrobe (that’s most of us!) you can protect and store them for easy access with Handbag Storage Boxes.





For more storage inspiration visit Caraselle Direct - an online shopping website full of great storage solutions and homecare products. Why not take advantage of their shoe and boot box promotion, with free Clear Self-Adhesive PVC Pockets and high quality Acid Free Tissue Paper on selected products.