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Is it safe to bleach all whites? Yes… in the old days, when all cotton was pure cotton. However, these days, fabrics have now become more complicated. With optical brighteners that are built-in to fabrics to enhance whiteness, when they are bleached or exposed to strong sunlight, they turn yellow.

If it is clearly . . . → Read More: Whites Are Delicate



Tennis balls are not just for playing tennis. Did you know that it can also erase scuff marks on hardwood as well as vinyl floors? You should try it, it really works! It does not have to be a new piece, for as long as it is clean.

I can personally . . . → Read More: Double Duty

A very feminine nail color, don’t you think? But that alluring “paint,” once it gets on your white shirt, is it the end of that white shirt?

Don’t fret! You can bring back the pristine white color of that shirt. All you have to do is after you test the fabric on a hidden . . . → Read More: Red Nail Polish…

Yes, this is one thing I have to be vigilant with every single work day. Since my husband wears a tie to work, every evening when he comes home, I make sure to check the tie he wore for the day. As you know, ties are not easy to clean, more so those silk . . . → Read More: Food Stain On A Necktie

A friend forwarded this email to me. I’m not sure about the reliability of the information, but if you read the whole thing, I think it makes sense.  Washing every clothing I buy from the store has been a customary practice for me anyway. If you happen to be one of those that do . . . → Read More: Washing: A Must

Do we really need to add bleach to our laundry every week? Some people think it can wear out the clothes. Experts say that it really does not wear out clothing if the bleach is used properly. The right amount at the right time should be used and added in the wash through the . . . → Read More: When To Use Bleach

This is one chore that I really don’t like doing that much. It has to be done though, and I have no choice but to do it. It involves preparation and then folding is also time consuming.

Beyond separating the whites, the colors and delicates I also read the care labels, unless it’s a . . . → Read More: Tackling Laundry