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How to Remove Glue and Glue Stains from Clothes
While not an everyday source of stains (if you’re no longer in grade school, that is), glue presents a special predicament. After all, the whole point of adhesives is to fasten to the surface they're applied to. There are various types of glue, from craft sticks to glitter glue to commercial grades, but treating them comes down to one question: what type of fabric has...
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How to Wash Bed Sheets
Luckily, washing bed sheets tends to be an unfussy chore with a wonderful payoff: freshly-laundered-linen-feels.
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How to Wash White Clothes, Towels and Sheets (and Keep Them Looking Bright)
From deodorant stains that gradually colour the underarms of shirts to a quick swipe of make-up on a collar, here’s how to wash white clothes, towels and sheets – and keep them looking bright.
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How to Properly Use a Washing Machine While Avoiding Common Mistakes
With the crank of a dial and push of a button, it can seem like magic; clothes enter soiled and emerge clean with zero effort required of the operator. That said, there are some best practices to follow.
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5 Reasons You Need a New Laundry Hamper (or Two!)
If you've been avoiding using a Laundry Hamper in your home, here are 5 reasons why you may want to start using one!
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How to Get Sticky Tree Sap Off of Clothes
I still remember it clearly; the long weekend when I plunked down in a Muskoka chair at our cabin in a brand-new pair of pricey athletic leggings. Easter marks the “opening of the season” at our family cabin, which typically involves a lot of raking, cleaning and yard work.
