So . . . . . . if I have a black and white garment and the care labels says, “Wash with like colors” does that mean I need to wash it with other black and white items? ~~~~~ This always amuses me when I’m puzzling over what to wash a light/dark item with. Makes …
Category Archive: Laundering
Drying laundry indoors
In my September post “Things I’m Trying to Do to Save Money” I said: 1. Dry at least one load of clothes without the dryer. We used to have a clothesline but now we have an irrigation pond where the clothesline used to be. I guess that’s important too! I’m still hoping to get the …
Five Laundry Tips ~ In Honor of Laundry Day
1. Keep a pair of scissors in your laundry area to snip off strings and loose threads (they’re also handy for cutting the tags off new clothing). 2. To keep jeans from fading and wearing so quickly, wash them inside out. 3. Measure your laundry detergent and put the exact amount you need for your …
Things I’m Trying to Do to Save Money
1. Dry at least one load of clothes without the dryer. We used to have a clothesline but now we have an irrigation pond where the clothesline used to be. I guess that’s important too! I’m still hoping to get the clothesline back up this fall even though I have no intentions of using it …
Things to Think about: Laundry Supplies
Are they effective? Are they safe? Are they economical? Are they easy to use? Are the pleasant to use (do they smell good)?
In Honor of Laundry Day
Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House by Cheryl Mendelson (a modern housekeeping manual which includes an extensive section on laundering). Highly recommended. I recommend buying a hardback edition. It is a huge book and one you will want to keep forever. Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens …
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