Disinfect Laundromat Washing Machines
To avoid getting germs from another family when using the laundromat washers, just wipe down the machine with Listerine mouthwash. Then add 1/2 cup of Listerine to the wash cycle. The Listerine disinfects the machine.
This is a guide for getting socks really clean. Socks endure a lot of punishment and can be tough to get clean.
Aluminum Foil as Alternative to Fabric Sheets
If you don't have fabric sheets or just don't want to buy them, try using aluminum foil instead! Crumple up a sheet of aluminum foil into a ball and toss it into the dryer.
Hand Washing Sweaters and Delicates
I grew up doing laundry the old-fashioned way for the most part, but today, I use the convenience of automatic washer and dryer for everything except nice sweaters and delicate clothing, which I still treat the way my mother taught us to do.
Use Boot Dryer For Damp Clothes
Pull something out of the dryer that's not quite dry? Lay over the top of the boot dryer to finish drying it. Lay wet washcloths, dishcloths, or damp clothes over it to dry before going into the hamper.
What is a Cold Water Block Press?
I just purchased a 100% Egyptian cotton matelasse and shams from Peacock Alley Outlet. The cleaning instructions advise to take to the cleaners and ask for "cold water block press" to retain size and shape. What is this and can I do this at home?
Add Dawn Dish Soap To Your Laundry
Add a little Dawn dish washing liquid to your laundry soap or wash water, and the clothes will come out much cleaner. Also, only run your dryer for 1/2 the time you normally do. Usually the clothes are dry by then.
My spine is arthritic, so I have a problem standing for long periods. I started a few months ago to use my chair for ironing. If your ironing board is an adjustable height, you can sit down and lower it until it's comfortable.
Whitening Synthetic Fabric Clothing
How can I whiten non-cotton white items like bras and panties? Non-chlorine bleach doesn't do the job. They get a grey look after many washings, even though we have a water softener.
Shampoo For Ring Around the Collar
To remove ring-around-the-collar stains on dress shirts or polo/golf shirts, scrub a dab of shampoo into each stain with an old toothbrush before you run your laundry.
Whites and Light Colored Clothing is Dingy After Washing
Recently most of my whites and light colored shirts are coming out dingy and with stains under the arms. I have tried using less detergent, more detergent, pre-wash solutions, baking soda paste, just about everything and they still come out with the stains.
Things To Consider When Drying Clothes Outside
Drying clothes outside saves you from using the dryer. However if you are not super careful you could end up spending a fortune as well.
Preventing Mildew Smell on Clothes Left in Washer
When the temperature starts to warm up outside, almost immediately after my washing machine cycle has ended, I have to get the laundry out or it will start to smell like mildew. I only have about two - three hours before the process starts.
Being short on space to hang lines for my small laundry items, I lined up three laundry baskets on the bed in the room next to the laundry room. That gives me plenty of room to hang all small items.
How can I get a bleach stain off of my favorite sweat pants?
Can I Use Homemade Laundry Powder in HE Top Load Washer?
Please, can anyone give me some advice?I have a brand new HE top loading washing machine being delivered next week and I'm worried if I can use my homemade laundry powder in it.
Removing Acrylic Craft Paint From Clothing
How do I take off craft paint on clothes?
Permanent Marker Stains on Clothing
How do you remove permanent marker from clothing?
Multipurpose your vacuum cleaner to help dry your clothes! Fit your garment bag onto the shower curtain rod, if it must be put on beforehand. You will want to set up your curtain rod over the bathtub, a little ways inside from the shower curtain that you may already have.
How do I get an iron print out of knit pants from using too hot of an iron?
Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Fabric Softeners
Many people use commercial fabric softeners or dryer sheets to reduce static cling and maker their clothes feel softer. Ironically, most people that use these products don't realize that they are essentially trading dirty clothes for clothes that are covered in a thin layer of toxic chemicals.
My Frugal Life: Frugal And Green Laundry
I just can't justify wasting warm water and soap so I often plan for at least two loads of laundry and reuse the wash water from the first load to do the second load.
Tips for saving money on laundry soap from the ThriftyFun community. It got really expensive buying good laundry soap for my clothes and the dogs' blankets. I now use my favorite laundry detergent for my linens and clothes.
These are my laundry bins to help my family of 6 separate.
