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Homemade Laundry Soap Revisited

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As you may have noticed, I’m always looking to save money. Although I want a clean home and clean laundry, I don’t want to have to pay a fortune for the products to get it that way. I’ve tried just about everything, and now I’m trying the rest of the things. Laundry products are a big issue for me. First of all they come in huge plastic jugs. Yes, the plastic is recyclable but it’s even better to not bring it home. Then once you open that huge jug you are basically washing your clothes in a mix of chemicals. … Continue reading →

Laundry Detergent Dangers

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Have you tried the new Tide pods? I haven’t but lately I’ve been reading how dangerous they are. It seems that children have been ingesting them and it is causing medical problems that have led to hospitalization in a few cases. We all know cleaning products of any type should be kept out of the reach of children. We all also know how very curious toddlers are and those bright blue orange and white capsules are just too tempting. To a toddler they look absolutely yummy. Proctor and Gamble, the makers of Tide, are redesigning the packaging. They are going … Continue reading →

This is the Way We Wash our Clothes

So early in the morning? Well, sometimes, but not always. Actually, it seems like the washing machine and dryer rarely stop around here. With sheets, blankets, towels, whites, jeans, light or bright colors, dark colors… it can pile up quickly in any family. To keep clothing clean and ready to wear, try these tips: Muddying the Water The best method I’ve found for ridding clothes of mud is letting it dry, pulling off as much dried mud as possible, and then soaking the item. I never thought letting it dry would work and used to spend a lot of time … Continue reading →

Top Five Tips for Fresh, Clean Towels

You probably find yourself washing towels frequently, and if you have a large family, it might be every day. While washing towels is not too complicated, there are still some issues that need attention, as noted below. Towels and other linens can be a haven for bacteria and mildew. 1. Remove towels and other linens from the washing machine as soon as possible. Allowing laundry to sit for even short periods of time in warm or humid conditions can quickly lead to mildew. While you might not see or even smell it, mildew spores can grow rapidly. 2. If it … Continue reading →