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Removing Yellow Armpit Stains from Clothing with Dish Soap, Peroxide and Baking Soda Review – Does it Work?

If you’ve even been an antiperspirant user, you know that yellow armpit stains come with the territory.  You also know that yellow antiperspirant armpit stains do NOT wash out in the regular laundry, or even with your typical go-to stain removers.  Pinterest … Continue reading

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Removing Pine Tree Sap from Clothing with Rubbing Alcohol Review – Does it Work?

Tree sap or resin is a sticky substance that oozes from trees, particularly coniferous (or evergreen) trees. Once it gets on your clothing it can be very difficult to remove, as water seems to have no effect on it’s removal.  There are … Continue reading

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Using Vodka to Deodorize Dry Clean Only Clothing Review – Does it Work?

It seems that the best looking, nicest pieces of clothing are also the same pieces marked “Dry Clean Only“.  Dry cleaning is performed by professionals, using a (carcinogenic) solvent bath to remove soil and odors in the fabric.  There are known health … Continue reading

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Sun Bleaching Laundry Stains Review – Does it Work?

3 out of 5 leaves Keeping white laundry bright and stain free is a difficult task – especially when small children are involved. One of the most effective ways to clean whites is with bleach. But bleach is a harsh, … Continue reading

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Using Vinegar as Fabric Softener Review – Does it Work?

When using a standard automatic washer and dryer, a fabric softener is typically required for soft, static free clothes.  Fabric softeners come in liquid or dryer sheet form, and work by coating the fabrics with a layer of chemicals.  These chemicals … Continue reading

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