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How to fold towels smaller

By Nomes

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Your linen storage is overstuffed and overflowing and you just wish you could more efficiently utilize the space. Simply by folding your towels differently, you can save up to 1/3 of your linens storage. Here's how!.. more »

How to Get a Family Member to Stop Leaving Clothes Around

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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No matter how hard you try to keep the house neat and clean, all it takes is one family member to undermine the entire effort. Try these strategies to get your kids and significant other to pick up their belongings and put away their clothes to ... more »

How to Get Gum Unstuck

By goodsamaritan

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If there are kids in your house then you have gum problems. Not the dental type but the ABC (Already Been Chewed) gum type stuck on hair, clothing, carpet and floors. Here is an article from the International Chewing Gum Association published in ... more »

How to get out most stains

By Straycat1026

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how to get out stains in your clothing.. more »

How to Get Rid of Excessive Soap After Wash Cycle

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The residue of excessive soap can leave your laundry stiff and smelling strongly of detergent, and the chemicals can be very harsh against sensitive skin. Using too much soap is also bad for your washing machine and your clothes, making both wear ... more »

How to get rid of poison oak on clothing

By babybeecharmer

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Its poison oak season. Its on your skin, but what about your clothes and furniture?.. more »

How to Get the Smell Out of Soured Laundry

By JWSouza

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Almost everyone at some time has left wet laundry in the washing machine for too long on a warm day. It's easy to get busy and forget to put a load in the dryer. Many times, the laundry is left with a horrible soured smell that can seem almost ... more »

How to Get the Stink Out of Cloth Diapers

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you use cloth diapers on your baby, you are well aware of the unpleasant lingering smell that can be left over, even after a wash. Follow these simple steps to get the stink out of cloth diapers and ensure fresh smelling diapers every time... more »

How to Get White Socks Clean

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There's nothing like new white socks—crisp and fresh–until you wear them one time. White socks can get dirty and dingy, and emerge from the laundry not much cleaner than when they went into the washing machine. Try this method to get white socks ... more »

How to Get Wrinkles out of Clothes

By JWSouza

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Almost everyone has left a load of laundry in the dryer too long or, even worse, shoved warm clothes into a laundry basket and left them for a day or two. When you go to fold the items, they are full of wrinkes and may look like they have been ... more »

How to get your laundry under control!

By mommascrapbooks

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Most of us have been there. It's time to do the laundry or go buy new underwear for work tomorrow. Learn how to successfully tackle and keep up with your laundry without loosing your mind in the process.. more »

How to Handwash Delicate Clothing

By Kat Yares

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Delicate clothing like sweaters and lingerie require gentle washing. Not only does this help the item hold its shape, it also extends the life span of the garment. Handwashing delicate items can seem daunting, but is a very simple process... more »

How to Iron

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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From dress shirts to t-shirts, pants to skirts, and even some delicate undergarments, wrinkled clothing can give a bad impression about your personal hygiene and overall image. Take care of something you have control over and iron your clothes to ... more »

How to Iron a Handkerchief

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Today's permanent press fabrics have almost made ironing a lost art. But, sooner or later, something is going to need ironing. Here's how to brush up your skills by starting small... more »

How to Iron a Shirt

By Colin

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It’s one of those chores that most of us would rather avoid. But ironing a shirt doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are my tips for making it a simple task!.. more »

How to Iron a Tablecloth

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Tablecloths look best when flat, crisp and wrinkle-free. You can have them dry-cleaned, or spare the expense and iron them. Ironing a large tablecloth can be a bit tricky, but after doing it once, you'll be a pro. Iron a tablecloth for your table ... more »

How to Iron a Velvet Prom Dress

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It is prom season once again, and you have chosen a lush and gorgeous velvet prom dress. But take extreme caution when trying to eliminate those little wrinkles and imperfections from your stunning gown, as velvet requires special care when ... more »

How to Iron Like a Pro

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Wrinkles in our clothes are caused when moisture in the air bonds with the fibers in a fabric. The bond locks the fabric in place. The best way to get rid of wrinkles is to add more moisture. Steam changes the bond in the fabric and allows the ... more »

How to Iron Pants

By bruceleroy

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If eyes are the windows to one's soul, then pants are the window to one's...No matter how you fill in the blank, never fail to make a good first impression by keeping your pants neatly pressed as follows... more »

How to Iron Sheets

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When it comes to ironing sheets, many people don't find it worth the trouble. Sure, the sheets will be wrinkled after someone sleeps on them, but for some, ironing is a therapeutic activity. Ironing sheets is much like ironing any other laundry ... more »

How to Keep Clothes Wrinkle-Free Without Ironing

By Matthias Niska

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Do you hate ironing clothes? Do you sometimes find that your clean clothes have gotten wrinkled because they weren’t hung up or folded properly? Here is a quick, simple method for keeping your clothes wrinkle-free without ironing them... more »

How to keep crease-line intact in ironed clothes

By bulmashi

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When ironed clothes(shirts & blouses)are staked in shelves or cabinet, they tend to lose the crease we made while ironing. Pulling individual items too is difficult. Fold a newspaper in line with the crease of the clothes. Keep it under the ... more »

How to Keep Lint off Clothes in the Washing Machine

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There are numerous ways to remove lint from your clothes. The best way to be sure your clothes are lint free when you walk out the door is to keep any lint from getting on them in the first place. If you keep the lint off your clothes in the ... more »

How to keep socks together in the wash

By talk2ortiz29

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Whenever I wash socks I become so upset because it's always my favorite, comfy pair that is missing its partner. Well I've had enough... more »

How to Keep Tablecloths and Napkins Looking New

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Table linens can last for many, many years with proper care. Without it, however, they can fade and look shabby very quickly. When you invest in nice linens, you want them to last. With proper care, good linens can last a lifetime... more »

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