Laundry

Did you know that bleach is not very effective when you add it right at the beginning of your laundry load in the washing machine? You will want to add your bleach about five minutes into the wash …

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We have all done loads of laundry where we we are trying to cram in those last few pieces of clothing so we don't need to do in entire new load of laundry or wait until the next laundry day. But did …

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We have all had shoes that start to smell but we can't bear to part with them. Here is how to make your own shoe deodorizers to keep your shoes smelling fresh. And the best part is they can sit in the …

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If you have spent the money on a cashmere sweater, you probably want to wear it all the time! Unfortunately, you can easily spend a lot of money on the drycleaning bills after you buy it! But you can …

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There is nothing worse than pulling your laundry out of the dryer only to discover that you have accidentally put your favorite wool sweater through the dryer and it has shrunk. If you have a sweater …

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If you have a baby prone to diaper rash, you have inevitably gotten zinc oxide cream (aka diaper rash cream) on your clothing or your baby's clothing. Fortunately, many of the zinc oxide creams, such …

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It happens to the best of us, we stumble while holding a coffee cup, or slam on the breaks and send the coffee flying.  Or perhaps you work at a coffee shop and accidentally got coffee spilled on …

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If you find that the white deodorant stains from your clothing are not getting removed in the laundry, simply turn your shirts inside out before washing. This will allow the agitation of the washing …

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Corduroy pants are very trendy, coming back into fashion every couple of years, but they tend to wear out quickly when they are washed more than a few times. But with special care, you can keep your …

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How would color coding bath towels actually save you money? It is well known that you can safely use a bath towel several times for drying off before you would beed a fresh towel. But when there is a …

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Nothing is more annoying that buying a brand new park of trendy dark blue jeans and discovering they are already starting to fade after only a few washes. While one trick is to re-dye them, this can …

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Fabric softener sheets can be an expensive addition to the cost of doing laundry, especially if you have a large family. Yet static cling can be an issue, especially in certain parts of the country, …

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