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How to Get Wax Off a Tablecloth

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If the warm glow of dinner candles has left you with a cold, hardened tablecloth stain the next morning, don't let it spoil the mood. Here's an easy way to remove caked-on wax and have that tablecloth ready for another romantic meal by tonight... more »

How to Get Your Clothes Wrinkle-Free Without Ironing

By Angela Dalecki

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Laundry is enough of a chore without having to worry about ironing. Yet sometimes normal washing leaves you with wrinkled clothes. If you hate having to iron your clothes, try these tricks to get your clothes wrinkle-free fresh out of the dryer. ... more »

How to Iron a Shirt

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Unfortunately, many shirts do need ironing - but if you learn to do it yourself, you'll save enough on dry-cleaning to buy several more. There are certain things you need to keep in mind when ironing a shirt so you don't end up with more wrinkles ... more »

How to Make Homemade Laundry Bleach

By Silverwing

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Here is a very gentle homemade laundry bleach that makes all of your white silk and other delicate fabrics look beautiful... more »

How to Make Homemade Laundry Soap

By Lisa Smegal

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Save money by making your own easy to use laundry soap... more »

How to make your own washing powder

By clixy123

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Making your own washing powder is easy. The process involves three steps. 1)Go to the shops and buy a bar of environmentally friendly soap, washing soda, borax if you use it, vinegar 2)Get a big bowl, a rasping board (cheese grater will do), a ... more »

How to Organize Housework

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Housework has always been called an endless and thankless job, but you can feel very thankful about things getting done with less time and trouble by organizing your chores better. All you need is a little time to make up a plan--here's how... more »

How to Prevent Washing Machine Lint from Going Down the Drain

By Tiferet

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My mother always came up with the best ideas for solving lifes little problems. One of those was preventing lint from the washing machine from going down the drain... more »

How to Remove Body Odor From Clothing

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Face it, we all sweat and it's very likely that all of us have a favorite shirt that has been worn so many times that is just doesn't smell fresh anymore. Rejuvenate your old favorites, and don't be afraid of stinking up the place the next time ... more »

How to Remove Coffee and Tea Stains From Fabric

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Upsetting your cup is a tea party faux pas - but it doesn't have to ruin your clothes. Here's how to get rid of those stains... more »

How to Remove Gum from Clothing

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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While not as nasty as chewing gum in the hair, chewing gum on your clothes can be an icky mess--especially if it has been through the dryer. Fortunately, it's easy to fix this problem... more »

How to Remove Latex Paint from Clothing

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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We hope you were wearing work clothes when you were doing that painting job ... because latex paint is almost impossible to get out of clothing. But just in case you spilled on your nice jeans or favorite shirt, here are some things you can try ... more »

How to Remove Marking Pen Ink Stains From Fabric

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Ink from marking pens can be difficult to get out. Here is an option for those plagued with either permanent or non-permanent ink stains. Pretest the fabric for colorfastness before attempting to remove the stain... more »

How to Remove Milk Stains from an Infant's Clothing

By Sprice

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First- time moms sometimes find it hard to get stubborn milk stains out of their baby's clothes. But don't consider those clothes ruined just yet. Even old milk stains can easily be removed if you follow these simple steps... more »

How to remove oil stains from clothing

By recon

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I use a cleaner called Krud Kutter. So far it has cleaned everything I tried it on.You can get at just about any harware store or K-Mart. Just spray a little bit on a spot whre you can't see to test for color fast. I would try it a test piece ... more »

How to Remove Wax From Fabric

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Nobody likes messy clothes, especially clothes that contain wax dribble. Luckily, you came to the right place and face it, there's need to wear that melted candle on your clothes - follow these easy steps to get rid of melted wax on your fabrics... more »

How to Save Energy in the Laundry Room

By Erin Huffstetler

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It takes a lot of energy to run your washer and dryer--bad news for your utility bill and for the environment. Here are simple ways to cut back on the energy that's used in your laundry room... more »

How to save money on your electric bill

By maestro83

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Everyone knows since last year we have really been trying to go "green". There are so many website with so much information, and even social networks you can sign up for and make friends as you go "green" together. Going green ... more »

How to Save on a Residential Gas Bill

By favefive

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There are several things you can do in your home to save on your residential gas bill. Follow these steps regularly without fail, and you will be amazed at the amount of money you'll save when you compare your gas bill from previous months... more »

How to Starch Your Clothes

By Sprice

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Have you ever wanted that crisp, clean look of starch in your clothes, but didn't want to pay the high prices dry cleaners charge to do it? That's not a problem anymore, because you can starch your clothes at home in either of two easy processes... more »

How to Stretch Shrunken Wool

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Everyone has had the experience of accidentally washing a wool sweater. When wool gets wet and warm, the fibers in the wool lock themselves together and don't want to let go, resulting in shrinkage (you can get wool warm or wet, but not both). ... more »

How to Transform a Closet into a Laundry Chute

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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In bi-level houses, transporting soiled laundry downstairs wastes considerable effort. A simple solution is to transform a closet into a laundry chute. There's no need to give up an entire closet; a small addition against one wall can be an ... more »

How to Use a Clothes Dryer

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Follow these steps and get a fresh load of clean clothes each and every time... more »

How to Use Common Household Items for Cleaning

By Erinn Valencich

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There are so many specialized cleaning products on the market that you could practically fill your cupboards with them. But if you don’t want to shell out the money--or you’d rather take a break from the harsh chemicals these products so often ... more »

How to Use Dryer Sheets Around Your Home

By christieo1

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Did you know that Dryer Sheets have TONS of uses around your home, many of which people never realize? Try some of them and you too will develop a new love for this cheap and versatile household staple... more »

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