Clothing and Laundry Tips

Laundry 101: Part 2 – Removing Stains – Different Stains, Different Cleaning Solution

What Mom Didn't Tell You about Removing Stains After many years of cleaning, we've learned some important things about the cleaners we use, and this impacts how we clean laundry and remove stains. There's nothing really complex or earth-shattering about it. But why on earth should getting laundry clean and...
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Laundry 101: Part 3 – Brightening Whites

How to Brighten White Laundry Items. Everything Your Mom Didn't Tell You about Getting Your Clothes White Brightening white clothing is a little more than dumping a bunch of bleach in the wash. Bleach works well to brighten whites, and works great on cotton, but it can also ruin your...
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Laundry 101: Part 4 – Laundry Boosters and Water Softeners

How to Get Clean Clothes Despite Having Hard Water. Everything Your Mom Didn't Tell You about Laundry Boosters and Water Softeners Laundry boosters or water softeners are additives that soften and condition the water to help make detergent work more effectively, keep your clothes from looking dingy and help remove...
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Laundry 101: Part 5 – Using Laundry Detergent

Getting the Most Out of the Laundry Detergent you Use. Everything Your Mom Didn't Tell You about Laundry Detergents When choosing a laundry detergent, check the appliance manufacturer manual for the best type of detergent to use in your washing machine. Many new washing machines require HE (high efficiency) detergent...
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Laundry 101: Part 6 – Using Fabric Softeners

How to Naturally Soften Clothing. Everything Your Mom Didn't Tell You about Fabric Softeners Fabric softener is a combination of chemicals that are used to make clothing softer and reduce static electricity. I have long loved the "fresh from the dryer" smell of clean laundry, but I'm not a fan...
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Laundry 101: Part 7 – Tips for Washing Your Clothes

Are your jeans faded and shirts looking a bit dingy? It could be you’re not washing them properly. What Your Mom Didn't Tell You about Washing Your Clothes Clothes are not inexpensive and chances are you've invested a pretty penny on some items over the years. Knowing how to wash...
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Laundry 101: Part 8 – Tips for Drying and Folding Clothes

How to Dry and Fold Laundry. What Your Mom Didn't Tell You about Drying and Folding Your Clothes The next step after washing your clothes is learning how to dry your clothes effectively. If you're afraid that any of your garments will shrink in the heat of the dryer, hang...
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Laundry Cleaning Tips

Doing Laundry Does Not Have to Be Difficult with These Basic Tips. The Basics of Doing Laundry If you are new to doing your own laundry, let me tell you it does not have to be a daunting task. Most of the clothes you buy today...
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Laundry Washing Tips

How to Avoid Laundry Problems. Laundry Tips and Stain Removal Tips. Cleaning and Washing Laundry Tips We’re not asking for much when we do our laundry. All we ask is for the clothes to be clean, smell nice, look great, be free from lint, pet hair,...
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