Buying clothing at thrift stores is an excellent, sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe without breaking your budget, and finding a particularly stylish vintage piece among the racks is a triumph in itself. Shopping for clothes at secondhand stores also comes with some uncertainty, like questions surrounding the last time...
Water and Laundry Cleaning Performance
Water is a basic component of many cleaning tasks. But some attributes, such as mineral content, salt water and temperature can affect cleaning power. Hard Water: Although soap is a good cleaning agent, its effectiveness is reduced when used in hard water. Hardness in water is caused by the presence...
Keeping White Shirts Clean
Keeping white shirts pristine can be a challenge, especially with the inevitable spills and stains that come with daily life. However, with a few simple steps, you can maintain the crisp, clean appearance of your favorite white shirts. Pre-Treat Stains Immediately The key to preventing stains from setting is to...
Terminating Workplace Stains
Whether you work from home or in an office, chances are you’ve spilled something on your clothes at some point. Maybe it was a coffee break gone wrong, a lunchtime mishap, or a clumsy co-worker. Stains can ruin your professional appearance and make you feel self-conscious. But with some know-how,...
Home Organization Tips with Safety in Mind
Home organization is not only a way to make your living space more comfortable and functional, but also a way to protect your health and safety. Many household items, especially things like medicine, batteries, and cleaning products, can pose hazards if they are not stored and used properly. Here are...
The Real Dirt on Laundry Stripping
Laundry stripping is the process of soaking fabric, usually sheets or bedding, in a mixture of borax, washing soda, and powdered laundry detergent. The fabric is soaked for several hours in hot water, and the high alkaline environment helps break down grease, calcium, and other residues. While laundry stripping can...
