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 | If you're saving some cash by ironing at home instead of sending clothes to the dry cleaners, here are some simple rules regarding clothing fabric: Cotton or silky rayon should be ironed right side up. Polyester, either way. All other items should be ironed inside out.
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| Before putting your leather jacket away for summer, be sure it is completely dry to avoid mildew. The best storage is a breathable garment bag.
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| Winter is the season for wool. And though you don't need to wash it every time you wear it, you should let it rest at least a day or two before wearing it again. Its natural resiliency will take care of any wrinkles.
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| In tough economic times, it's important to toughen up your clothes. Get out the needle and thread to take care of little tears and loose strings before they become big holes and unraveled sweaters!
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| Pay attention to the surfaces you sit on to avoid clothing pulls. Never sit directly on concrete or unsanded wood, since these surfaces are notorious for creating unsightly pulls.
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| Winter means wool - to keep your wool garments in optimum shape, make sure to empty the pockets in between wearing to prevent sagging!
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| Dry cleaning isn't so kind to the planet, but many articles whose tags specify "dry clean only" can actually be hand washed, especially silk, wool and linen. This means you can feel better about your carbon footprint!
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| Delicate garments need special care. Just turning an item inside out can keep it from chafing against other articles and help protect the fabric. And remember to use any delicate settings your washer offers!
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| Need to wear that shirt or pair of pants that have been crumpled at the back of your closet? Use a wrinkle release spray to smooth out the wrinkles with the added bonus of a fresh, clean scent!
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| Make your own laundry detergent by mixing 1 cup Ivory soap, 1/2 cup washing soda and 1/2 cup borax. Use only 1 tablespoon for light loads or 2 tablespoons for heavy loads.
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| Make washday green! Just wait until you have a full load, turn clothes inside out and use the lowest water temperature possible. Choose phosphate-free and biodegradable detergent.
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| To eliminate static, just crumple up a sheet of aluminum foil and throw it in the dryer! Save money on dryer sheets and be kind to the earth as well!
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| Remove oil-soluble grease and grass marks, and spots and stains from fabric with a cloth moistened with eucalyptus oil. It's a natural wonder!
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| When that slushy, salty, grimy, sandy, chilly snow gets on your clothes, be
sure to pop them in the wash ASAP. That winter concoction can leave stains
that are unsightly and damaging.
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| Did you know your shampoo and conditioner could multitask? Use them dissolved in lukewarm water to wash your cashmere sweaters.
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| Nobody likes to iron! Hit the tough wrinkles with a burst of steam — you’ll
never know they were there!
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