Laundry. You sort, you wash, you fold, you blink – and the pile of dirty clothes has grown all over again. Laundry is a fact of life, but approaching the task in an organized way can make it more manageable Preparation is Half the Battle If you have a large family (or lots of clothes!), […]
Thermostats And Your Safety Dryer Maintenance
January 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever thought about how hot your dryer gets? Thermostats and thermal fuses are put in dryers for your safety and if you don’t maintain them, you could be putting yourself, your house, and your family at risk. Your dryer uses of a combination of heat and airflow to dry your clothes. The heat […]
Tumbling Troubles How To Get Your Dryer Working Again
January 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
When you place clothes in your dryer and turn it on you expect to hear the gentle thump, thump, thump of the clothes tumbling. But rather than hearing the sound of clothes tumbling, all you hear is the hum of the dryer’s motor – something’s not right. Your dryer’s drum tumbles clothes in order to […]
How To Care For Your Favorite Team Jersey
December 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
You are a diehard fan. You know all the statistics about every player on your favorite team. You go to every game you can get to, even if it means you have to cross six states to cheer on your boys to victory. You have a room in your house devoted to the team, festooned […]
How To Prevent Clothes Dryer Fires
December 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Few people realize the importance of dryer safety. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an estimated annual 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 10 injuries caused by dryer fire. Several hundred people a year are also subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning from improper dryer safety measures. The financial costs come to nearly […]
How Much Should Be in Your Laundry?
December 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Most people just dump in what they can in a washing machine after sorting their clothes. This shouldn’t be the case if you want your laundry washed the best way. Also, loading too much clothes in one go can shorten your washing machine’s lifespan. Below are some tips that may give you some idea as […]
When To Add Bleach
November 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Stains are the number one reason why we mainly add bleach to our clothes, especially the whites. This is because bleach contains Hypochloric acid, which acts as a very strong oxidizer. It works by oxidizing dye agents in the stains so that they become colorless. Therefore adding bleach to colored clothes and darks are definitely […]
Washer Woes
October 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Washing your clothes in cold water is great if you have cold-water detergent, but regular detergent is designed to work best with warm or hot water. If the water temperature of your washing machine is not properly regulated your clothes may not be getting as clean as they should. Understanding how your washing machine regulates […]
How To Save on Baby Clothing
September 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Perhaps the biggest problem with baby clothes is that they don’t last. Not because they wear out, but because your baby quickly out grows them. It’s important to plan your baby clothes shopping around the growth of your baby. If you don’t, you could be wasting money. Keep in mind these seven tips while you plan […]
Cutting Costs with Cold Water
August 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that washing with hot water clearly doesn’t save you money? If you’re constantly doing this, now is the time to stop if you want to start spending on the right things. This article was originally written by Trent Hamm for CSMonitor.com If you wash on hot and rinse on warm, you’re going […]
