Clever Clarissa’s Household Tips & Advice

New white fabric contains a bluing agent, invisible to the naked eye, that sharpens the white. The blue comes out after repeated washings. Wash your blouse/shirt, undies, tablecloth, sheets in a solution incorporating a small quantity of ‘laundry blue’ (sold in liquid form or cubes), a natural, environmentally friendly dye. Your whites will look like […]

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Hand-washing is the solution for fine underwear, hosiery, knitwear and other washables. Use baby shampoo or a commercial product for delicate items in cool or warm water and squeeze through gently. Rinse several times and hang to dry. This takes a few minutes and adds years to your clothes!

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If a small piece of fabric catches in a zipper, carefully pull at it until it clears. If the teeth of the zipper do not quite work, go over them lightly with a candlestick or bar of soap, taking care not to stain the garment or bag.

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