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Laundering for Less by Kimberly Danger

Laundry.  Mention the work and you’ll see moms wince. It’s a job that’s never done, and it can take a big bite out of your budget.  Here are some tips to preserve your clothing, your budget, and your sanity:

  • Proper care of your children’s clothing will extend its life and help it bring a higher price if you plan on selling it when it has been outgrown.  Be sure to pretreat stains and wash special outfits in cold water to minimize fading.
  • Make your own stain pretreater by mixing one part laundry detergent, one part hydrogen peroxide, and one part water in a spray bottle.  Spray stains and rub material together or scrub with a soft brush if needed.
  • When buying laundry detergent, consider the cost per load.  Because the amount of detergent needed for a load can vary by brand, the price per ounce isn’t a reliable measure of the true cost.
  • Make your own laundry soap at home.  Combine a half a bar of grated Fels-Naptha soap with two pints water.  Heat on low until melted.  Stir in ½ cup Borax and ½ cup Washing Soda (found in the laundry aisle) and remove from heat.  Pour the mixture into a large bucket and add enough water to make two gallons.  Let the mixture stand overnight to thicken.  Use one cup per load.
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