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How to Save Money Drying Clothes

By Murray Anderson

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The cost of energy just seems to keep going up--and there’s nothing most of us can do about it. However, we can all cut back on our personal energy costs (as well as minimize how much energy we consume) by taking control over how we actually use ... more »

How to save on fabric softener

By sbb1

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I love the smell and soft feeling that fabric softener adds to my clean laundry; However, I do not like the high prices they charge for it in stores. I have found a way to get the most out of my favorite name-brand softener. I know a way to make ... more »

How to save water when washing

By dfoste218

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Lots of water can be saved when washing clothes by reversing a couple of steps. Most folks want to toss in the clothes, turn on the machine, walk away, and wait for the buzz... more »

How to Save Your Sweaters

By nashvillebecky

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Does anyone really use mothballs anymore? If so, yuck! The smell is simply disgusting, not to mention they are toxic (and since they are small, they are a major hazard for little kids). So how do you keep little pests from eating hole in your ... more »

How to Set the Dryer Temperature for Jeans

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Follow the washing instructions on the care tag found inside your new pair of jeans. Most blue jean care instructions direct you to wash your jeans in warm water and dry them on the regular cycle of your dryer. Look at your dryer to find its ... more »

How to Set the Water Level for Washing Jeans

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The number of people in a household will determine the sizes of the loads of jeans that need to be washed. This will ultimately factor into the washing machine settings used to wash a load of jeans. Setting the proper water level is very ... more »

How to Sew a Flat Felt Seam

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A flat felt seam is a great seam for sportswear items because it is a very durable seam that will take a lot of wear. It is also a good seam for really heavy fabrics like denim material. Although it has a lot of uses, the flat felt seam is ... more »

How to Sort Laundry

By Ladybugblue

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If you've never been shown the proper way to sort laundry, Here is your chance to learn!.. more »

How to Sort Laundry for Washing

By Kat Yares

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One of the basic skills everyone needs, is the knowledge of how to sort laundry for washing. Even those of us who do multiple loads of laundry in a week, know the frustration of pulling our favorite white shirt from the washing machine and ... more »

How to Spring Clean Your Washing Machine

By grouch

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So you invested in spring cleaning software or made your own spring cleaning list. Don’t forget to add cleaning out the inside and outside of your washing machine. You could hire merry maid to do it for you but it is so easy and cheep that this ... more »

How to stay on top of your laundry

By emmabushyo

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Do you get frustrated by how the laundry is always piling up? Do you feel like you can never get ahead or stay on top of the ever growing heap in the corner of your laundry room? Worry no more... more »

How to Store Bed Linens

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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To keep your bed linens fresh and wrinkle-free, try these suggestions... more »

How to Store Kitchen Linens

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Clean, crisp and well-pressed linens bring a touch of elegance and spirit to dinner parties, holiday get-togethers or family meals. Follow these steps in caring for yours so that you can enjoy them in the years to come... more »

How to Teach Children to Put Away Their Laundry

By FPAEdit

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Laundry can take on a life of it's own when it's dirty and when it's clean and folded. That crucial step of getting it into the right drawer or on the hanger can be the most difficult step to accomplish. Have your children help out so that they ... more »

How to Transform a Closet into a Laundry Nook

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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In the long list of possible home renovations, transforming a closet into a laundry nook is one of the easiest and most reversible changes you can make, and while it sounds like a trifling change, it can actually enhance the room. Laundry safely ... more »

How to Unshrink Shrunken Clothes

By drewc

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There is no guarantee to be able to unshrink cloth that have already been shrunk. Here are some suggestions that may work... more »

How to Use Bleach With Laundry

By Green2

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When used correctly, bleach can get nasty stains out of your white clothes and brighten them to keep them looking as fresh and new as when you bought them. When used incorrectly, it can burn holes through your clothes. So if you want to get that ... more »

How to Use Dreft Laundry Detergent

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Dreft laundry detergent is specifically designed to clean infant clothing and is endorsed by pediatricians. The ingredients found in the detergent are hypo-allergenic and contain no harsh chemicals. Babies that wear clothing washed with Dreft are ... more »

How to Use Lemons

By Sheila Wilkinson

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When lemons go on sale, it's time to stock up. If you know how to really make use of a ton of lemons, you can get quite a bargain. Here are a whole bevy of things to do with lemons besides cooking them or making lemonade... more »

How to Use Soap Nuts (Soapnuts)

By blondiegreen

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Ok, so curiousity got the best of you, and you bought those weird looking soap nuts that claim to wash your dirty laundry. What do you do with them now? What can you do with soap nuts liquid? Let me show you how... more »

How to Wash a Down Comforter

By Erin Huffstetler

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Washing your down comforter doesn't have to be a major chore. All you have to do is follow these easy tips... more »

How to Wash and Store a Quilt

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Depending on its age, condition and fabric, each quilt requires its own special type of care. Keeping yours as clean and dry as possible is the safest way to preserve it... more »

How to Wash Bed Sheets

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Your bed should be a calm and peaceful retreat. Whether it's a replenishing night's rest or a refreshing afternoon nap, you deserve to be enveloped in ultimate comfort. To be sure your bed sheets have been properly washed and to maximize comfort ... more »

How to Wash Bedding That Contains Lice

By Sprice

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When children contract lice it can be difficult to keep up with all the laundry. There are so many items that need washed, especially the child's bedding. Knowing the right steps to take will help to eliminate lice and their eggs for good... more »

How to wash cashmere sweaters

By cebyrnes

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For years I have been taking my sweaters to the dry cleaners, spending a lot of money and time and have sweaters that don't smell clean and soft. When visiting a wholesale cashmere sweater dealer in Paris he told me his wife only washes her ... more »

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