Laundry

Most people probably never think twice about washing towels. However, towels are especially delicate and require special care. Following a few guidelines can help you extend the life or your...

If your everyday life calls for you to look polished at all times, you probably don't have time to constantly iron your clothing or get it professionally steamed. Wrinkle reducer can come in handy...

Discoloration can occur in the laundry for a variety of reasons. Bleach or cheap detergents can cause discoloration if they are improperly applied, or discoloration can be a symptom of bad water...

High pH water is also referred to as hard water. Minerals in high pH water make it difficult for detergents to wash clothes effectively. Detergent does not bubble in high pH water. Soap does not...

Whether you are unable to iron your clothes due to being short on time, being away from home or for whatever reason, a quick and easy way to get wrinkle free clothes is with spray wrinkle...

Bed sheets can be very expensive, especially if you have several beds. Depending on the size of your bed and the thread count of your sheets, you could be looking at paying several hundreds of...

While the seat covers in your truck achieve the look you've been seeking, the problem now is that they're uncomfortable. Stiff fabric seat covers can be not only uncomfortable but also a...

You finally have your own place, and the freedom is great! However...you don't know how to do your laundry. Colors, fabrics, water temperatures - where to start? Follow this simple guide to...

Love the smell of liquid fabric softener but get tired of missing the rinse cycle? It is possible to use liquid fabric softener in the dryer and have your laundry come out soft and smelling good.

With everything becoming more expensive, people doing their laundry are looking for inexpensive ways to get the job done. One of those ways is to make your own laundry softener. Making your own...

Have you washed your towels and they smell musty? You have tried everything - from a different wash cycle, more soap, less soap, more fabric softener and the list goes on and on yet the smell...

Homeowners or renters with well water may begin to notice that their clothes look dingy or slightly orange over time. Clothes may also may develop an odor, even after laundering. Fortunately, if...

As a Housewife,I have tried numerous products to have fresh smelling laundry. With this affordable solution you can have fresh smelling laundry.We all love the smell of fresh clean laundry,...

A big expense when doing your laundry is the fabric softener. When I used to buy fabric softener, I always felt like I was really wasting my money. I only bought what was on sale and hopefully I...

Being green and being frugal has become a way of life for many. Every penny not spent matters. Combine tough economic times with a society focused on "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" and...

You've finally found a set of cotton sheets that you just love, but after taking them out of the package, you realize that your new sheets are not as soft as you'd like them to be. They feel a bit...

It's a problem that all cigarette smokers endure at one point or another: that lingering smoke smell that gets into fabrics and won't leave. Fabrics especially have a way of holding on to this...

You might be surprised to find out how simple it is to make your own natural freshly scented homemade fabric softener. In this article that is exactly what I will show you how to do. I hope you...

Those disposable dryer sheets sure do make your clothes smell nice, but who needs the guilt of throwing them away after each load? There's a much greener, and more economical way to keep your...

Besides stains, static cling is fabric's worst enemy. It's frustrating to put on clothes that cling to your body in all the wrong places. When the air is dry, static electricity can be a constant...

With the weather heating up, now is a great time to try line drying laundry as a means to save money and energy. People who line dry clothing report saving as much as $30 to $40 a month off their...

Hanging clothes out on the line is a summertime childhood memory, and can be very relaxing and simple. While everyone loves fresh line dried clothing, the smell, crispness and simplicity,...

Everyone knows that feeling of climbing into bed and hearing that familiar crackle of static electricity. Static electricity is the buildup of an electric charge that lingers on the surfaces of...

Front-loading washing machines are more efficient than the top-loading models. They use gravity to agitate the clothes, which requires less energy. There is no agitator in the middle of the basin,...

A no salt water softener can be easily made by combining borax and washing soda with water. This water softener can be used in place of liquid or mechanical softeners and is especially inexpensive...

Sheets are often matched to bed sets for decorative purposes, and this can often lead to rough and stiff sheets because the sheets that come with the bed set aren't always the most comfortable, or...

Nothing feels as good or as welcoming on your bed as pure cotton sheets. Crisp, smooth and soft all at the same time, cotton sheets wick away moisture, especially in humid summers, but also in the...

Have you ever washed a load of clothes and went to put them in the dryer only to find that you were out of dryer sheets? Well, I’ve got good news! You can keep that from ever happening again and...

You can improve the effectiveness of your automatic clothes washer by planning your wash to maximize the clothes washer's capabilities. Following simple steps to load and set your washer cycle,...

For some reason, a lot of the dyes used in clothing, particularly jeans, have a less than pleasant odor. When we purchase these jeans, we may not even notice the smell until we get home. New...

This is a great way to lessen the costs of laundry and help save the environment. Buy making your own reusable dryer sheets, you will leaving a smaller carbon footprint and it won't even hurt!!! ...

Many chemicals go into doing laundry. Detergent is an anionic agent with surfactants to lift dirt out of clothing. A softener is a cationic agent with an inorganic hydrophobic chain to relax the...

When the weather warms, it is just matter of time before busy family members forget to dry the towels after showers or a quick dip in the pool. More often than not damp towels are left in bag in...

Hard laundry water can result in stiff, dull colored clothing. There are many different methods to soften laundry water, including moderating levels of detergent, using various liquid and...

Commercial fabric softeners reduce static and soften our clothes, but they may adversely affect health and the environment. If you suffer allergies, have sensitive skin or want to reduce chemicals...

With seven kids, two grandsons and a husband, laundry is something I do on a daily basis. Finding way to make it easier and more cost efficient is always nice. Making my own dryer sheet is one of...

To save money finding laundry room ideas on how to make your own products such as as fabric softener and stain remover is a good idea. These products are costly to buy at the store and the...

This time around money is so tight. Everyone had to fastening their belt to get survive. Laundry is one of chores that expensive you had to separate clothes in order to get clean. If you follow...

Hate ironing? Here's how to have wrinkle-free clothes without spending hours in front of the ironing board.

Towels come with lots of fabric softener added to them, which makes them softer, more luxurious and more appealing to purchase. Since fabric softener is a water proofing agent, it can impede the...

Doing the laundry isn’t as easy as it seems (or so I’m told by my hubby and kids). Not wanting to take anything for granted, below is a list of instructions on how to do the laundry. It was...

Tired of paying for those expensive dryer sheets? Let me show you how to make them yourself!

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to do your laundry at home. It saves gas, money, electricity, water, and the environment. All are great reasons alone, but together, it seems like...

You will never have to pay for dryer sheets again when you make your own at home!

Saving money on laundry using water is easy. Just a little liquid detergent is all that is needed and a little softener if desired, but having enough water is the key to clean clothes.

OK so this is a follow up essentially for my laundry soap. This is the recipe for fabric softener. You can make a batch in less than an minute with on hand ingredients. It is easy and very...

Tired of spending money on those expensive fabric softener sheets? Are you pouring away dollars when you use liquid fabric softener? Learn how to get a bottle of fabric softener to last almost a...

Making your own laundry supplies can be easy and economical. With a few basic ingredients you can make enough detergent and fabric softener to last for several months. The homemade laundry...

Laundry is one of the necessary evils of wearing clothing. Traditionally, in a home setting, this job is a mom's responsibility. However, once on his own, it is the responsibility of a grown child...

Are you getting tired of buying expensive boxes of dryer sheets? Stretch your dollars and extend the life of that fresh-smelling box of dryer sheets. Or you can make your own reusable...