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How to Remove Yellow Tinge From White Cotton

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There are many reasons why white fabrics yellow: Storage in dark places, body oils, or simply the ravages of time can turn bright whites into grungy garments. To whiten them again, try this simple bleach-and-hot-water method... more »

How to soften new sheets

By Karen Cotton

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New sheets, no matter what their thread count, can be stiff and scratchy. Chemicals used during manufacture are mainly to blame for this discomfort. We spend an estimated third of our life in bed, so we want our linens to be as soft as possible. ... more »

How to Use Chlorine Bleach to Clean Clothes

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Chlorine bleach, used to boost the cleaning power of regular laundry detergents, is ideal for removing tough stains and occasionally whitening fabrics, but improper and long-term use may take its toll on fabric life and colors. Pretest on the ... more »

How to Wash a Down Jacket

By Sprice

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Down jackets and vests are warm and cozy in the winter. The soft fabric and down filling makes these garments so comfortable. However, down items are tough to keep in shape, especially after just a little use. To keep your down jacket or vest in ... more »

How to Wash a Knit Scarf

By Sprice

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Knit scarves are comfortable, fuzzy and cozy. They can also be a perfect compliment to any outfit. Sometimes these scarves can become frizzy and unravel if not cared for properly. In order to keep them looking great, just follow these simple steps... more »

How to Wash a Tie-Dye Shirt

By Sprice

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A tie-dye shirt has a laidback and retro look thats feels really comfortable. Whether your tie-dye is homemade or store bought, knowing the correct washing process can help keep your tie-dye colors bright and beautiful... more »

How to wash clothes

By rose4mom

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White Clothes and Colored Clothes, Seperate them, White clothes Hot water,Colored Cold OR warm... more »

How to Wash Clothes Without a Washing Machine

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Sometimes you need to give your laundry personal attention, or maybe your washing machine decided not to work. There are also some fabrics that you cannot wash in a machine and, for other garments, washing by hand will extend the life of the ... more »

How to Wash Compression Stockings

By Sprice

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Whether you are pregnant or using them for other health reasons, compression stockings are a great source of relief for swelling in the legs and help to increase circulation. Knowing the right way to keep them clean will help them last a long time... more »

How to Wash Vintage Clothing

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Vintage clothing often doesn't include fabric care tags, leaving you to wonder how to wash these delicate duds. Your best bet is to hand-wash them. However - velvet, crepe, taffeta and most wool and silk items should be taken to a dry cleaners... more »

How to Whiten Clothes Without Using Bleach

By milenna

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Crisp, white clothing is refreshing, and we all like to keep our whites clean and bright. Harsh products like bleach may take out stains, but they do not necessarily whiten better than other alternatives. Bleach contains dangerous ingredients, ... more »

How to Clean Curtains

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Curtains should be cleaned often as they tend to accumulate dust and dirt. And with a variety of cleaning options available, there's no excuse for neglecting them... more »

How to Find Safe Laundry Products for Non-Toxic Living

By eHow Health Editor

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Non-toxic living requires replacing your brand-name cleaners and detergents with products that are safe for the whole family as well as the environment. Safe laundry products are important to non-toxic living because they make contact with all of ... more »

How to Fold a Fitted Sheet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Tidy up your linen closet for life by learning how to correctly fold a fitted sheet... more »

How to Make Eco-Friendly Powered Laundry Detergent

By GreenKnitter

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The chemicals used in laundry detergent can be harmful to the environment. This very simple detergent recipe will make an inexpensive and eco-friendly powdered laundry detergent... more »

How to Remove Ballpoint Pen Ink Stains From Fabric

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Ink stains on clothing is something most people have to deal with at one point or the other. Ink can be pretty tough to get out, but most ballpoint pen ink stains come out with lots of persistence and patience. Test on similar scraps of fabric ... more »

How to Remove Mystery Stains From Clothing

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What's that dark spot on your daughter's jeans? Is it a smudge from her chocolaty hands? A greasy stain from playing in the garage? Sometimes even the best stain detective is clueless about the origins of a fabric stain, spill or smudge. Good ... more »

How to Remove Nail Polish From Leather

By Sprice

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So many women start to paint their nails on their leather sofas and think, "I won't spill it." Of course, it gets spilled either on their clothes or on their couch. Removing nail polish from leather can be tricky and time consuming. Just follow ... more »

How to Remove Sap From Fabric

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Remove sap stains quickly and easily by following these steps... more »

How to Remove Tar From Fabric

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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In some areas, beach going can mean dealing with some unseemly stuff, like tar that can wash up on the shore. But with a little patience, messy tar stains can be eliminated... more »

How to Wash a Dry-Clean-Only Garment

By Sprice

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It can be really annoying when you want to wear an outfit that is dirty when its care label specifies dry-clean only. Especially when there is no time to take it to the dry cleaners. Relax, there are a couple of solutions that you try do at home... more »

How to Avoid Doing Laundry

By Anish

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Let’s face it: sometimes you’re just too busy (or lazy) to wash your clothes. While cleaning will eventually become necessary, here are ways to extend the life of your clothes, and keep the Laundromat at arm’s length... more »

How to Do Laundry with Hard Water

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Hard water is rough on your clothes because the calcium and mineral deposits in the water stay in the fabric, causing them to wear faster and fade. These minerals also trap dirt and soap in the clothing, leaving them looking yellow and dull. ... more »

How to Fix a Snagged Sweater

By April

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I hate it when my sweaters get snagged. Here is a quick way to fix this:.. more »

How to Make Lye

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Lye is a caustic soda commonly made from ash. Lye is sodium hydroxide in solution and is used to make soap and also to unclog drains. Lye has a very high base and will burn the skin upon contact. You can make your own lye, but should exercise ... more »

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