Granny knows best 4 uses for flannels

Revive the humble facecloth

SAVE ON BABY WIPES

Keep a stack of flannels handy at family mealtimes to mop up the inevitable mess on youngsters’ faces. Much better for the environment and for your wallet, too.

GREAT for Adults

resist the temptation to splurge on up-market hot cloths – a flannel will remove every trace of make-up and exfoliate your face to boot.

WIPE AWAY CONDENSATION

Windows steaming up in the winter months? Much more practical than a towel, a flannel is just the job – and you can chuck it in the wash.

MEDICAL REMEDIES

there’s nothing like a pack of frozen peas to sooth a bump or bruise. Wrap a pack in a flannel and hold it to the affected area. for a feverish patient, apply a cool facecloth to their forehead.