It’s challenging to thread a drawstring back into that hoodie/skirt/pants. This is the easiest way to make it happen. You know those drawstrings in hoodies that always seem to fall out at the worst times? We’ve all been there, trying to feed the string back through the tiny opening and growing more frustrated by the…
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Our 21 Favorite Laundry Tips
Yes, there is a way to do it better! From stain removal, to making the process easier, to hanging it up, there’s a solution for you. Because nothing in the world seems as endless as… the laundry. And no matter how perfect you have it down, or no matter how much help you might have,…
Halachos of Washing Clothing During the Nine Days
We know the basics, but sometimes there are always unique circumstances too when it comes to washing clothing during the Nine Days. Download the Dinim of Clothes During the Nine Days here. This download is intended as a guide, and does not replace the guidance of your own Rav. Always ask your own Rav if…
How to Handwash Your Laundry
Whether at camp, on vacation, or at home, sometimes you just need to wash one item of clothing. It doesn’t have to be a big deal. With our kids heading off to camp and some summer travel plans, we figured this is a good time to share some basic instructions on how to wash an…
How to Minimize the Summer Laundry
Does summer need to mean more clothing, and more laundry overwhelm? Let’s talk about laundry. (I know… not your favorite topic. Same.) But really—does laundry double in size the second summer vacation starts? No more uniforms. No more school clothes. Just kids running around in five outfits a day like it’s a costume party we…
Laundry Hanging Solutions When Short on Space
There are clothes hanging everywhere! Here’s four quick ways to get more hanging space and bring some order back to the hang-dry laundry. Whenever we post a laundry topic, readers get excited–this always surprises us. I mean, do you really all love doing laundry? If you’re just getting started, we have our Beginners Guide to…
The Linen Closet Organizing Solution
How do you keep your linens in order? Do you wish there was a better way to find what you need? It’s the first week after Purim when you’re likely to tackle one or two organizing projects while cleaning for Pesach (after that, things get a little busier and it’s just ‘get it clean!’). But…
There Is Hope For Your Beloved Pimply Sweater, It’s Called a Fabric Shaver
And it’s an easy fix too. You wake up in the morning and the house feels cold, so you grab that warm sweater that you practically lived in last winter–the one that is super cozy but flattering too. Only once you get to the bus stop do you notice that it’s terribly pimply (the actual…
The Domani Home x BCP Linen Care Guide
What’s the best way to wash your linens so they are perfectly white and soft? Sure, here on BCP we’ve covered laundry in lots of different ways. There was the Beginner’s Guide to Laundry and then the Yeshiva Bochur’s Guide to Laundry, an easy, visual guide that’s hanging in dorms around the world. There’s also…
Our Guide to Basic Household Cleaning Supplies
We’re covering the whole house and what you’ll need to keep it sparkling clean. Whether you’re new to cleaning, or new to the US, chances are you’re confused by the many aisles of cleaning products in your local stores. We’ve put together a list of our favorites and how we use them. Windex: We can…
