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How to do laundry….?

Long story short: I was never shown how to properly do laundry. I separate the whites from the rest of the stuff. Start the wash with cold water (I always use cold water) through in some Gain Apple Mango Tango detergent (because I love the smell) put some of the same brand fabric softner into [...]

How to get the freshest smelling laundry.?

I’ve been having trouble with my freshly clean laundry smelling a little dingy. What can I do for fresh smelling laundry? I heard it’s good to use bleach on towels, but I have cute colored ones and don’t want them to get bleach spots all over them. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong! I [...]

starting a new job in LAUNDRY at a nursing home? please help!!?

So i just got a job working in laundry part time where i have to hang personal clothing items to residents that want their laundry cleaned by the facility. im so nervous because ive never used a washer and dryer that big before (I DONT KNOW HOW TO OPERATE IT) and i just really want [...]

What do you do with laundry that is waiting to be folded?

There are 4 people in my family, 2 of them kids, so a lot of dirty clothes. When I take laundry out of the dryer I never have time to fold it and put it away. What should I do with it until I have time? I don’t want big piles of laundry on the [...]

Kids drop laundry on their floor – how can I get them to clean this up?

My two daughters share a room and their floor is continually covered in clothes, no matter what I do I can’t seem to get them to pick them up and put them in a pile or laundry basket (yes I have tried bribes, getting a garbage bag out and taking it away, leaving it on [...]

Cleaning Supply Tips and Favorite Supplies?

My Mom has MS. I am going to start cleaning her house on Mondays for her. I would like tips on products and how to be fast and effective at the same time. She has Granite Counters, Wood Floors, Porcelin Sinks (The one in the kitchen is black, and the bathrooms are white) I need [...]

Tips For A More Comfortable Homelessness?

Hi I Was Asked To Share Some Tips And Things I Learned In My Nine Years On The Streets 1: Footwear A Good Pair Of Leather Workboots Is The Best If You Walk Alot As I Do Good Workboots Protect Your Feet And Good Woorkboots Will Outlast A Dozen Pairs Of Tennis Shoes Bear In [...]

MOMS….I need advice!! What works best for you? Any tips and suggestions………..?

Isn’t it funny that we moms always have the perfect advice to give, but when it comes time to needing advice we cant use what we have given?? So I guess I am seeking advice, this will probably be geared towards the mommies out there that have a large brood like mine =) So, I [...]

Laundry detergent problem?

Hello! I’ve been using a laundry detergent free of dyes and perfumes to avoid any sensitive skin issues for my baby. I’m kind of bothered, though, because I feel like it doesn’t really remove odors from clothing. Any tips from anyone on alternatives/additives, etc? Thanks! Thanks for your input! I have been washing EVERYTHING in [...]

Laundry and a needy 4 month old?

I have to do our laundry at a laundrymat and I have a 4 month old who will cry if I’m not holding her all the time. soft carriers get in the way and people get upset and start telling me to “take care of my kid otherwise I’ll get someone who will”. There’s never [...]