Laundry ~ Tips & Tricks - Page 2

couponnewbiemich · 04-09-2007, 10:41:20 AM

I don't have a problem with laundry, as every member of my family folds their own clothes. I taught my daughter how to fold when she was 5 years old and she's been doing it ever since.

That's an even neater trick.

mmb1996 · 04-09-2007, 10:45:33 AM

What is she saying, anyone speak Japanese? I tried it, took a few tries but would love to know the tips she is giving.

mmb1996 · 04-09-2007, 10:47:42 AM

Originally Posted by queenofthehivemomof5

I hang all clothing except sweaters, socks, underware, bathing suits, and bras.

There is not enough closet space in the world, I would love to do this though.

lfrh · 04-09-2007, 03:10:38 PM

This is a method I saw in Japanese, but this is in English and easy to understand.

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Jusk · 04-10-2007, 07:31:43 PM

My first job ever was working at JCP in the catalog dept. It was my job to repackage open stuff to put back on the sales floor after someone returned it. I can fold a fitted sheet and get it back in the package.......The trick is to lay it out on a big table or on a bed or even the floor (if its clean)....to fold it by yourself in the air is next to impossible!

Originally Posted by kurlisola

I just did it! I watched the video about 10 times, then tried it myself & got it right the first time 'round! Thanks!

Now, if I could only learn how to fold a fitted sheet w/o wanting to scream & rip it to shreds-lol!

kurlisola · 04-10-2007, 08:35:26 PM

Originally Posted by Jusk

to fold it by yourself in the air is next to impossible!

Thats what I try to do-lol! I found a video online & will give it a shot when I wash sheets this weekend:-)

ladywaterwind · 04-11-2007, 09:04:26 AM

Originally Posted by kurlisola

Thats what I try to do-lol! I found a video online & will give it a shot when I wash sheets this weekend:-)

Post it. Mine always come out haphazard :( I want them to be nice looking.

crownline266 · 07-30-2007, 07:16:59 PM

How do you do this? Do you just add it with the laundry and regular detergent? If so, how much do you add for a full load? Or do you add it to the rinse cycle? And if so, how much?

I'm not sure if it's our hard water or what, but my dish rags and bath towels SMELL after getting wet. They smell fine after being washed and dried of course, but once they're wet again, they STINK! I've tried bleaching some dish rags thinking that would solve the problem and it helped a little but not much. Any other ideas? Do you think Borax would solve the problem? I've heard good things about vinegar and have plenty, but just don't know how much to add and when to add it. Thanks!!

server18 · 07-30-2007, 07:57:26 PM

Not sure on vinegar for the smell but I know it is suppose to work for black clothes. You know how black jeans always fade so fast, if you put vinegar in the first time you wash them it is suppose to help for that. I have always wanted to do it but I forget.

vasmom · 07-30-2007, 08:34:49 PM

Originally Posted by crownline266

How do you do this? Do you just add it with the laundry and regular detergent? If so, how much do you add for a full load? Or do you add it to the rinse cycle? And if so, how much?

I'm not sure if it's our hard water or what, but my dish rags and bath towels SMELL after getting wet. They smell fine after being washed and dried of course, but once they're wet again, they STINK! I've tried bleaching some dish rags thinking that would solve the problem and it helped a little but not much. Any other ideas? Do you think Borax would solve the problem? I've heard good things about vinegar and have plenty, but just don't know how much to add and when to add it. Thanks!!

I tried microwaving them when they were wet then hang them to dry. It helped. Now I'm using microfibre rags. Never happened again.