Comments on: How to Do Laundry

on 9/10/2006 If you have an item of clothing that runs color, you don't have to wash it by hand separately. I just put that item in with my dark load, which is filled with black, and deep navy blue items. So if it does run color, it doesn't really matter. Just don't put articles in that are different colors, so they don't bleed into each other. Example: red + red + black = OK, but red + blue + black = could be trouble.

on 8/8/2006 Add a small amount of liquid fabric softener to knock down those suds. It works immediately. One of the benefits of adding fabric softener to your rinse cycle is that it removes soap residue. It works in the wash cycle as well when too much detergent has been added.

on 8/8/2006 If you fold the clothes right after they are dried you will prevent wrinkles. I do this every time I do laundry and I have never picked up an iron.

on 6/30/2006 Don't hang your clothes outside to dry if you have allergies to outdoor, airborne pollens during high pollen season. They will attract the allergens and make you more miserable after putting the clothes on.

on 6/30/2006 When transferring clothes from washer to dryer, be sure to shake them out on the way, this ensures less wrinkles after they are dry.

on 3/21/2006 Be careful when using your bleach dispenser. Sometimes bleach may stay in it and then leak out onto another load and bleach them.

on 3/8/2006 As soon as your clothes, especially delicate ones that tend to wrinkle easily, are finished drying, take them out of the dryer and hang them up. Leaving them in the dryer for a long period of time keeps them bunched up like a wadded piece of paper, and causes lots of wrinkles!

on 2/15/2006 Use hydrogen peroxide, it gets most of an old blood stain out.

on 1/31/2006 If you forget a load in the washer overnight, and it is beginning to smell, this is a great time and energy saving tip. Simply place your wet laundry in the dryer and add 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda. Run the dryer as usual and the odor is gone!

on 12/20/2005 Wash stretch denim in cold water. Do not put them in the dryer. Lay flat or hang to dry. The heat from the dryer makes the spandex expand, often permanently.

on 1/13/2006 Keep a can of aerosol hair spray on hand for the days when you get ink marks on clothes. Spray it on liberally, let it set for a few minutes and rinse with clear water. Note: It doesn't work on felt tip markers.

on 11/22/2005 Ladies, having problems getting stains out of your panties? Try soaking them in cold water for 30 mintues to get out that "stain".

on 10/21/2007 Have a little bit of your blood on an article of clothing? A little bit of your saliva will help in getting rid of that blood stain! There is an enzyme in your saliva that will break down the protein in your blood, and no expensive cleaners are needed!

on 11/22/2005 For fresh blood stains, rub a little bit of Head and Shoulders shampoo into the stain and rinse under cold water before tossing it into the wash.

on 11/22/2005 Don't automatically use a full cap if soap. Many washers are for smaller loads - use he lowest line in the cap. Consider using less than the recommended amount - it's often more than you really need. You'll save money and avoid wearing residue all day (and sleeping in soapy sheets, drying off with soapy towels). Laundry that smells like detergent still has detergent in it!