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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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