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When you actually have five minutes to make it to the washing machine, don?t let pesky stains, colour fading or strange odours get in the way. Here are 10 hacks that Chatelaine staff swear by to keep clothes fresh and looking clean.
1. Banish grease stains with corn starch. Add corn starch directly onto the grease spot, allow it to sit for a few minutes and then cover it with a thin cloth and iron with high heat. The corn starch should absorb the oil.
2. Keep comforters fluffy. Tennis balls are your dryer?s new best friend. Wrap one in an old sock (to keep the green fluffies at bay) and throw it into the dryer with any bulky items like comforters or winter jackets.
3. Never lose a sock again. Laundry mesh bags, usually used for washing lingerie or other delicates, are a great way to keep pairs of socks from going astray. Sort dirty socks into the bag, zip it up and throw it into the load. When you take the laundry out, you?ll know exactly where those socks are! 4. Keep dark clothing from fading. Dark clothing looking a little lack lustre" Always wash darker hues in cold water, inside out and hang dry. For denim, add a half cup of white vinegar to keep the colour from fading.
5. Rid oil stains with dish detergent. Dish detergent is great to get out oil stains. Rub it into the stain until it gets bubbly and then throw into the wash.
7. Fight mould and mildew in the washer. To keep your washing machine fresh, add about 1/2 cup of borax (a na...