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How to Get Sweat Stains Out of Your Clothes
Even if you wear the right fabrics, there are certain days when the hot, sticky summer weather really makes you sweat. Perspiring profusely is bad enough, but it doesn’t end there: It may also leave yellow stains on your clothing.
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How to Soften Rough, Scratchy Sheets Without Fabric Softener
There’s nothing like the feeling of climbing into bed after putting on a set of new, clean sheets. But if you’re used to well-worn cotton sheets — or ones made of jersey, bamboo, or microfiber — a new set of sheets (especially if they’re percale, linen, or other higher-end types of cotton) may not be…
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How to Get Rid of That Musty Mothball Smell
Some scents are immediately recognisable: Freshly cut grass, bread baking in the oven, and mothballs. If you’ve come in contact with clothing or any type of textiles that have been stored for long periods of time — and they haven’t been completely destroyed — chances are you’ve encountered (and smelled) mothballs.
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Behold: A Practical, Not-Too-Overwhelming Autumn Cleaning Checklist
First, allow me to manage your expectations: This is not a comprehensive deep-cleaning cleaning checklist. There’s nothing complete or ultimate about it (because frankly those lists give us anxiety).