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How Much Is the Right Amount of Laundry Detergent? Apr. 16, 2024
Dear Cheapskate: I adore all your fantastic tips for washing machines and laundry, but could you len... Read More
A Simple Solution for Gross, Smelly Towels Dec. 13, 2023
If my inbox is any indicator of what's going on in the world, and I believe it is, smelly towels are... Read More
Borax vs. Washing Soda: Which Laundry Booster Wins? Dec. 04, 2023
When it comes to doing laundry, sometimes you need a little extra help to tackle tough stains, elimi... Read More
Surprising Chlorine Bleach Uses Beyond Laundry Oct. 02, 2023
That bottle of liquid chlorine bleach sitting in your laundry room has all sorts of uses that have n... Read More
Problems, Mistakes and Mysteries -- and How to Solve Them Sep. 28, 2023
Laundry challenges, it seems, come in every size, shape, and intensity. Rather than thinking there i... Read More
Samsara and the Fine Art of Not Caring About Dirty Laundry Jul. 29, 2023
I've recently discovered a way to apply the karmic concept of samsara — the endless wheel of d... Read More
Help! I Get Clumps of Crystals in My Homemade Laundry Detergent Jun. 19, 2023
Several times over the past years, I have wished with all my heart I could call Mr. Migaki, my favor... Read More
How to Use Wool Dryer Balls and Why You Should Jun. 05, 2023
A previous column on fabric softener products struck a chord with thousands of readers. I know becau... Read More
How to Get Yellow-Stained Bed Pillows White Again Nov. 22, 2022
Our favorite bed pillows get a lot of use every night. We keep clean pillowcases on them and don't t... Read More
The 10-Year Bar of Soap, Plus More Great Reader Tips Oct. 13, 2022
In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there's a bar of Fels-Naptha laundry soap standing i... Read More
Of Laundry Lessons and College Aug. 18, 2022
Forgive the long quote coming up, but it is instructive. (And wild!) The president of Hamilton Colle... Read More
Seeking an Entrepreneurial Solution to a Smelly Problem May. 24, 2022
For the past several years, I have taught an MBA-level online class on entrepreneurship and small bu... Read More
Simple Solutions for 3 Common Laundry Problems Apr. 19, 2022
STINKY TOWELS AND CLOTHES No matter how many times you wash those items, you just cannot get rid of ... Read More
4 Ways to Make Safe Problem-Free Homemade Fabric Softener Apr. 07, 2022
Fabric softeners are designed to reduce the amount of static in synthetic fibers and make laundry co... Read More
Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use Dryer Sheets Around the House Apr. 06, 2022
Apparently, I'm a slow learner. I can't think of another reason it took years to associate my sons' ... Read More
How to Prevent Pilling on Flannel Sheets Mar. 22, 2022
There are a few things as comforting as slipping between super soft, comfy flannel sheets on a cold ... Read More
7 Smart Reasons to Use Vinegar in Laundry Feb. 07, 2022
Using inexpensive distilled white vinegar in the laundry is smart because it will whiten, brighten, ... Read More
How to Clean a Washing Machine Jan. 24, 2022
If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent... Read More
Simple Maintenance and Clothes Washer Repair Tips Jan. 20, 2022
Dear James: My clothes washer leaks a little when in the drain and spin cycles. What things should I... Read More
Please, Can't Someone Make a Decent Steam Iron?! Dec. 30, 2021
I just asked Siri, "How do most people relax?" She rattled off a list of activities including "Nosh ... Read More
