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Hamper Damper Jan. 23, 2021
Four years ago, when I got my treadmill, the worker installing it said, "I see you got yourself an e... Read More
6 Reasons You Need to Add Vinegar to the Laundry Dec. 09, 2020
When buying vinegar to use in the laundry, choose distilled white vinegar with 5% acidity. It's is a... Read More
Great Readers Share Their Best Frugal Tips Dec. 02, 2020
Whether it's expensive meals out, pet hair in the car or mailing packages safely, my readers are alw... Read More
An Amazing Solution for Dingy, Gray Laundry Nov. 30, 2020
The problem of dingy gray laundry is not foreign to my mailbox. In fact, it's a subject that shows u... Read More
How to Make Your Own Laundry Softener Nov. 03, 2020
Fabric softeners — liquid added to the final rinse in the washing machine or softening sheets ... Read More
Laundroportal Oct. 10, 2020
My husband has been doing our laundry. He has always done our laundry, but lately, it has become sus... Read More
How to Make Wrinkle Releaser Spray Oct. 05, 2020
Dear Mary: I've heard that if you regularly blow-dry your hair with an ordinary hair dryer set on hi... Read More
Solutions for Stains on Shirts and Windows Sep. 23, 2020
From time to time, I reach into the proverbial "Everyday Cheapskate" mailbag and pull out a few of y... Read More
Another Batch of Great Reader Tips Sep. 14, 2020
If you've ever asked yourself, "Is there one more thing I could possibly do with baking soda," or, "... Read More
More Ways Hydrogen Peroxide Can Make Your Life Easier Sep. 10, 2020
Hydrogen peroxide is as harmless as it is powerful, and it's so much more than just a household clea... Read More
Technology Appreciation Day Apr. 09, 2020
Before miracle timesaving inventions like laundry machines and hot water heaters, people spent hours... Read More
How to Brighten Dingy Laundry ... and More Reader Questions Jan. 14, 2020
Dear Mary: While my daughter was on staff at a summer camp, she did not launder her bedding frequent... Read More
Fabric Softeners Are the Problem, Not the Solution Oct. 07, 2019
In the laundry room, most of us are prone to overkill. We want beautifully clean, brilliantly white,... Read More
8 Surprising Ways Lemons Can Make Your Life Easier Sep. 17, 2019
Several years ago, my son gave me the bounty from the two fruit trees that pretty much rule his back... Read More
Simple Secrets to Make Clothes Look Better and Last Longer Sep. 10, 2019
You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where does... Read More
13 Ways to Use Vinegar that Will Surprise You! Jun. 20, 2019
It's cheap. It's available in every supermarket and home center in the universe. And it's so useful ... Read More
How to Use Wool Dryer Balls and Why You Should Jun. 10, 2019
A previous column on fabric softener products struck a chord with thousands of readers. I know becau... Read More
Simple Solutions for 3 Common Laundry Problems Jun. 04, 2019
What do stinky, yellowed and crayon-stained laundry items have in common? They're the reason lots of... Read More
How to Know You Are Using the Right Amount of Laundry Detergent Apr. 18, 2019
As you know, and only because I do mention it from time to time, I get a lot of emails. If I were to... Read More
How to Remove Yellow Sweat Stains. It Really Works! Mar. 13, 2019
If my inbox is any indication, yellow armpit stains on white shirts are a problem. And I've been avo... Read More
