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By Hillary Marshall

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As Americans we are inundated with ads attempting to convince us we need a multitude of cleansers for every room of our home. Many don't realize the key to a sparkling clean home does not require purchasing a specialty cleanser for every separate ... more »

How to Make nontoxic Laundry Detergent!

By KCout

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Can you imagine what we cleaned our clothes with before soap in a box? We used natural products that protected our earth and our family, but we didn’t know it! Consumer Reports Magazine claims, "No laundry detergent will completely remove ... more »

How to make your own low-cost dry laundry powder

By cherose

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I was given this recipe by a very good friend because my wife and I recently moved to an old farm house that has a septic tank, and I was worried about using any sort of dry or liquid commercially prepared laundry detergent in the septic system ... more »

How to Put a Duvet Cover on Easily

By hikernb

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I can't believe I've been struggling all these years with duvet covers and pillowcases by shaking duvets and pillows into them. I recently had two different friends enlighten me with the EASY way to put them on... more »

How to Remove Blood Stains from Clothes

By kjackson

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What happens when blood gets on your favorite blue shirt? You can't use bleach! And other detergents don't get the stain out completely. Well here's an easy way to remove blood and even dried blood stains from any color clothing item... more »

How to remove crayon wax from you dryer

By fenleyfam

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If you have kids chances are (if you haven't already) you will have color crayon end up inside your clothes dryer at some point in your life. Don't fret!! Here is what you can do..... more »

How to Remove Grass Stains from Clothes

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you have a gardener or kids in your family, chances are you've got grass stains in your laundry! Never fear - you can probably get them out with these easy steps... more »

How to remove oil stains from clothing

By WeeSandy

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Whether it's make-up remover, Italian dressing, or motor oil, we've found this method to work well!.. more »

How to Separate Your Laundry

By rpalotay

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Ever curious what load to put a black and white shirt in? Or that the tag says delicate cycle but does it really mean that? Read on and you will learn the basics of separating laundry so you will never have a load full of pink clothes again ... more »

How to Set Dye

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It's happened to all of us; the stray red sock in the white wash. Or, the expensive Egyptian cotton towels that fade after the first trip through the laundry. There is a simple way to set dye in fabric and prevent it from fading or tinting other ... more »

How to Set Up a Clothesline

By Murray Anderson

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With energy prices climbing and concern for the environment on virtually everyone’s mind, maybe it’s time to rethink and recycle some old ideas about how we dry our clothes. The sun and the wind will still do a fine job of drying our ... more »

How to Sew On a Button

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Don't be afraid to do this yourself; people have been doing it for years. All you need is a needle and some matching thread and then follow the steps below and you'll see there's nothing to it... more »

How to Sort Your Laundry

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Ensure crisp colors and fabric freshness by sorting your laundry according to each item's fabric, color and sturdiness... more »

How to Store Out-of-Season Clothes

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Storing out-of-season clothes properly should protect them from dust, heat, humidity and the biggest threat of all: chomping, chewing, egglaying bugs. Clothes moths and carpet beetles are the chief villains, the latter being especially evil since ... more »

How to use Table Salt Around the House

By christieo1

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You would have never known that little unassuming shaker of salt on kitchen table could help you accomplish hard tasks around the house. Here are 5 simple things you can use salt for other than seasoning your food... more »

How to Wash a Chamois

By Sprice

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A chamois cloth is really handy when washing your vehicle, but how do you clean the cloth when it gets dirty? It is easier than you might think... more »

How to Wash a Woven Rug

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Most woven rugs can be cleaned at home - although not all can be cleaned with water. These instructions apply to all types of woven rugs, except those made from natural fibers such as sisal, coir and hemp. However, it's best to check for and ... more »

How to Wash Bed Pillows

By Erin Huffstetler

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Washing your bed pillows is a great way to reduce your exposure to allergens. Here's the proper way to wash yours:.. more »

How to Wash Fleece

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Fleece can be made of several different materials though a common ingredient is polyester. Proper care will keep fleece smooth and soft; improper care will cause the polyester fibers to break down and lead to piling or bumpy fleece... more »

How to Assemble a Laundry Kit for College

By eHow Education Editor

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Just because you're a busy college student doesn't mean you don't worry about keeping whites their whitest and brights their brightest. Here's a laundry kit you can put together ahead of time to make doing your laundry a hassle-free experience... more »

How to Care of Your Wool and Cashmere Sweaters

By Sandy

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You can do several things to keep your fine wool and cashmere sweaters in good wearing order... more »

How to Clean (Wash) Soft-Sole Leather Baby Shoes

By mistymq

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How to care for leather items has long been a mystery for most of us. Leather purse gets dirty; you donate it. Leather coat gets dirty; you take it to a cleaner. We do feel more comfortable when dealing with adult leather shoes; the supplies ... more »

How to Clean a Baseball Hat

By Sprice

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Have you ever wanted to wash your favorite baseball hat, but didnt know how to it so that it wouldn't get ruined? There is a very quick and easy way to do it, simply by using household items and your dishwasher or washing machine... more »

How to Disinfect a Washing Machine

By GreenKnitter

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It may seem strange because it always has soap and bleach swirling around inside it; but if you have an older washing machine, you may want to think about disinfecting it a couple times a year. Parts loosen up and can be havens for bacteria. ... more »

How to Do Laundry on a Cruise

By eHow Travel Editor

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Doing laundry while you're enjoying a cruise vacation may not sound like a fun activity. After all, you're there to relax. But, if the ship you're sailing on does have self-service laundry rooms, then there's an advantage to doing your ... more »

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