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How to Clean Suede Sneakers
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This foaming cleaner even got out the stubborn blue dye that bleeds off stonewashed clothing. We’re big fans of washing sneakers in the washing machine. But we also know that most suede sneakers can’t go into a machine. And when my daughter brought home these beige sneakers from camp with blue dye bled all over…
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Is Your Drying Rack Full? Try This!
The post nine-days laundry marathon is upon us! Another place to hang your clothes, here. Your drying rack is full, the shower rod is full, and you’re out of places to hang the laundry backlog. This hack (is it really a hack?) was born in my first apartment where I had no space for a…
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Crawling Babies & Dirty Knees
As adorable as your baby’s crawling stage is, it can be hard on clothing and knees. Here’s one easy solution. Your baby is crawling all over the house and his stretchie is getting dirty. By the time you’re ready to leave, it’s practically grey. Or, he’s wearing a skimpier summer outfit without legs, and he’s…
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The Easiest Way to Fix a Drawstring That Fell Out
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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Roundup: All Our Laundry Tips & Tricks
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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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