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HOW TO REMOVE 250 STAINS FROM CLOTHES & TEXTILES

It's amazing what one can find on the internet these days. Not only from reading fashion magazine or blogs. I found a 2002 article in Science Daily about stain removal. Apparently a "retired extension educator" updated a 1975 cornell publication called "Removing Stains at Home". It's basically a 12 page booklet that explain how to removal almost any stain. It even list the stains that can't be removed. They go on to say one will get the best results if the stain is fresh. I download the PDF and I think I might even have a section on my website devoted to textiles (i.e. how to clean, store & about care label symbols). REMOVING STAINS AT HOME ARTICLE: ScienceDaily "How to remove 250 Stains from Clothes & Textiles"

HOMEMADE DRYER SHEETS

How to make dryer sheets. Materials: • Cotton Fabric • Pinking Shears • Spray Bottle • Fabric Softener (any brand) Instructions: 1. Using your pinking shears cut fabric into 8"x8" squares. 2. Fill your spray bottle with fabric softener. 3. When you're ready to do a load of laundry, spray a cotton square 6 to 8 times & toss it in the dryer. Tip: Wash your squares every once in a while to remove buildup of softener. With a little care, these dryer sheets should last for years. "… Dryer sheets are made of fabric softener, like Downy, dried onto a small piece of fabric. It's just the stuff you put in the wash, but in solid form… If you make your own dryer sheets, one bottle of fabric softener can last you more than a year, & you'll save some big bucks…" [ Book: The Big Ass Book of Crafts by Mark Montano] After reading this book I decided to research this for myself and I found more recipes on how to make your own dryer sheets. Below are a list of t