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		<title>Underarm &amp; Deodorant Stains: Removal Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deodorant &#038; Antiperspirant Stains:

Sponge stains with ammonia then rinse. If you&#8217;re cleaning clothing that contains wool or silk, first dilute the ammonia with water (50/50 ratio).

Yellow Underarm Stains:

Treat stains by gently rubbing a bar of laundry soap into the stain area. Spritz the spot with water first, then rub bar of soap into spot.
Another method [...]

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		<title>Hanging Laundry To Dry Outdoors: Clothesline Tip Sheet</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 14:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hanging, done hit or miss, can be the most exhausting part of the wash-day procedure. Here are a few rules to follow which will make less stooping and straining:

Don&#8217;t have the line so high that each piece calls for stretching.
Before wheeling clothes out, put them in the basket in the order in which it is [...]

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		<title>Old-Time Stain Removal Tips: Timeless Wisdom</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:40:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These tips were collected from vintage booklets dating from the 1930&#8217;s and 1940&#8217;s. The Timeless Wisdom collection is a regular feature on Tipnut where we take a look back at the methods used and advice given to tackle regular household tasks. These were the days when fancy gadgets and cleaning powders weren&#8217;t yet invented so [...]

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		<title>Quick Tips For Drying Laundry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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If you&#8217;re in a rush for a load of laundry to dry&#8211;try tossing a clean, thick cotton towel in the dryer with the wet clothes. Because the towel is dry, it will absorb some of the moisture and clothes will dry faster. If it&#8217;s a large load of laundry, throw in two or three towels.
If [...]

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		<title>Fresh Summery Scented Bedding Year Round: Tip Sheet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winters are pretty cold here in Canada so windows are kept shut and clotheslines hang empty for months, but there are a few tricks us Northerners have that help us enjoy fresh, fragrant bedding year round (with no nasty chemicals or expensive laundry products).
One of the things I miss most in winter is flinging open [...]

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		<title>Homemade Laundry Detergent FAQ</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two years ago (January, 2007) I published an extensive list of homemade laundry detergent recipes (see 10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes) and it&#8217;s been one of the most popular and commented on tips posted here. I&#8217;m proud to say it&#8217;s one of the most informative resources available on the net for making homemade detergent [...]

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		<title>Vintage Ironing Primer: Tip Sheet</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a sweet old booklet I have from 1946 called &#8220;The Betty Crocker Ironing Primer&#8221;.
I scooped many of the tips into one handy sheet and also included a few quaint pictures and notes.
First Things Come First
In doing a big ironing, begin with the fabrics needing low temperatures (rayons) and work up the dial to those [...]

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		<title>Laundry Stain Treatments: Tip Sheet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[*Each point is a separate treatment, choose one method. Test a small hidden area first to make sure garment color or fibers won&#8217;t be damaged.
Blood Stain Removal

Apply hydrogen peroxide to the stain, cover with salt, then sit for several minutes. You should see the blood draw up from the garment. Remove salt once stain has [...]

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		<title>Laundry Stain Treatments: Methods &amp; Guidelines</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fundamentals of Stain Removal

Treat stain as soon as possible, a fresh stain is easier to remove.
Test treatment on a hidden or unseen area of the clothing, test for color fastness before treating stain in a visible spot.
Avoid hot water on the following stains: blood, egg and milk.
Follow directions of commercial cleaners, be aware of any [...]

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		<title>Homemade Laundry Stain Pretreater Recipes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frugal Laundry Soap &#8211; Pretreater
Save pieces and leftover slivers of bar soaps and collect in a jar. Those little hotel soaps are ideal for this too (cut them down to small pieces).
When jar is filled half way with soap chunks, add boiling water. Mix soap bits and water until soap is melted.
Once cooled this will [...]

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