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Homemade Dryer Sheets

Does anyone know how to make homemade dryer sheets using vinegar? I don't have a softener bucket in my washer and I am not always around or hear the final rinse so putting it in that way is not really an option.

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Making Homemade Dryer Sheets

This is a guide about making homemade dryer sheets. Dryer sheets soften your clothes and help prevent static. They can be quite expensive, so making your own can save you money.

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Generic Laundry Detergent on Top of Folded Clothes

Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipes

This page contains recipes for homemade laundry detergent. Making your own laundry detergent is an easy way to reduce your use of toxins and save money at the same time. Homemade laundry detergent is often just as, or more, effective than store bought brands as well.

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How Do I Make and Preserve Cold Water Starch?

I have interest in knowing how to make and preserve cold water starch. I would appreciate to know the items required to make a cold water starch, and also the process and packaging.

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Making Homemade Laundry Soap Viscous and Foamy

I would like to ask; what chemicals are likely to be used to make the soap viscous?

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Homemade Starch

How do you make starch for crisper sheets/laundry?

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Making Septic Safe Laundry Detergent

Is homemade detergent safe for septic systems?

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Make Your Own Reflective Ironing Board Cover

Place aluminum foil under the ironing board cover. The foil heats up faster and cuts your time in half.

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Homemade Fabric Freshener (Febreeze)

I find that Febreeze will freshen but the smell only lasts a few hours and with our very humid environment, Febreeze does not dry. So I came up with this great home-made Febreeze. It really works.

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Making a Collapsible PVC Pipe Garment Hanger

In a magazine I saw a picture of a garment hanger made of PVC pipe. Being disabled, I must sit to do my ironing, so this would be ideal to have next to the ironing board to hang the ironed clothes on rather than having to get up and down to hang them in the closet one at a time.

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Homemade Static Guard Recipe

Does anyone have a recipe for making a "static guard"? I can't stand the fumes from the aerosol.

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Homemade Laundry Detergent Not Getting Clothes Clean

Has anyone had trouble with homemade laundry detergent? I made a batch using the recipe: 1 bar of shredded soap, 1 cup washing soda, and 1 cup borax. It called for using a tablespoon in the wash.

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Making a Clothesline from a Patio Umbrella

Has anyone ever make a clothesline from a faded patio umbrella? I think you could simply remove the cover, then drill holes in the spokes, and lace the line though the holes. Does anyone want to try it and let us know? It seems like a great use for re-purposing an old faded umbrella, right?

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Biodegradable Laundry Soap Recipe

I would like a recipe for a biodegradable laundry soap. Thanks.

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Keeping Homemade Starch from Spoiling

I made my own starch out of flour and water and absolutely love it, but I need to know how to keep it from spoiling.

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Home Made "Spray n' Wash"

Instead of buying Spray and Wash or a similar item I make my own...

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Lavender Dryer Sheets

While shopping in California at Trader Joe's I found the most wonderful lavender dryer sheets. Upon returning to Florida I found no Trader Joe's and I went on a desperate search on the Internet. Following is what I found! I am soooo excited and hope you will be too!

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Making Febreeze Type Fabric Freshener & Wrinkle Releaser

I love the smell of Febreeze but can't stand the price so I searched for an online equivalent which I can not take credit for but will gladly share. Go to any local store and take the caps off the liquid fabric softener, sniff away till you find one you like. Purchase the softener and a spray bottle.

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Looking for Starch Recipe

I am looking for a recipe on starch, if that is what it is called, I have a crochet hat ornament and i washed it and now I need to stiffen it back up and I can't remember how it was done in the first place. So if you have any idea on how to do this please let me know.

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