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If you like keeping your cupboards nice and tidy and care about sloppily folded clothes, then this video tutorial by Mattress Clarity, on YouTube, is one you won’t want to mi

ss. Fitted sheets can be such a difficult thing to store neatly because they are extremely difficult to fold due to all that elastic gathering. Although all of that elastic gathering can be great for making the sheet fit, and stay on the bed, it can definitely be a hindrance if you are trying to neatly fold it and store it in the linen cupboard. I had never really watched anyone fold a fitted sheet, to make me realize how easy the whole process could actually be. Luckily, in this video tutorial, you will see just how to fold this kind of difficult sheet, and the key tucking steps will blow your mind. You will be thinking, how silly it...

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When I found this awesome video tutorial by Andrea Jean Cleaning, on YouTube, describing how to use foil in the laundry, I had to try it

When clothes are washing or drying electrons are moving and that causes static cling. By rolling some ordinary household foil in a ball and throwing it in the washing machine or dryer with your clothes, it provides the grounding that stops all of that static cling. Materials For Using Foil In The Washing Machine: Foil wrap Regular laundry soap There will be no need for chemical-laden dryer sheets Directions: In this awesome video tutorial by Andrea Jean Cleaning, on YouTube, describing how to use foil in the laundry you will learn just how and why to use foil in the laundry. All you need to do is make a couple of crinkled foil balls and drop them in the washing...

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Baseboards usually collect dust, and they do get fingerprints and scuff marks and require cleaning from time to time

My baseboards were in definite need of help, so I went searching online to find an easy way to clean my baseboards, without harming the paint. I found this really easy wall and baseboard cleaning video tutorial by Kisha Jaggers, on YouTube, I knew that this wall cleaning idea was going to be perfect for me. Some paint does not respond well to cleaning so it is very important to do a small patch test behind a piece of furniture to make sure that the wall paint doesn’t suffer an adverse reaction. All you will need to do is get some dryer sheets and start wiping down the baseboards, it is really that easy! Materials For Cleaning The Baseboards: Dryer...

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If you like keeping your drawers nice and tidy and care about sloppily folded clothes, then this video tutorial by Clean My Space, on YouTube, is one you won’t want to mi

ss. Sweaters and shirts can be such a difficult thing to store neatly because they are extremely difficult to fold due to all that elastic gathering. Although all of that knitted yarn can be great for making the sweater, and help you stay warm and comfy, they can definitely be a hindrance if you are trying to neatly fold them neatly and store them in the drawers and cabinets. I had never really watched anyone fold sweaters and shirts, but it can make you realize how easy the whole process can actually be. Luckily, in this video tutorial, you will see just how to fold these kinds of difficult items, and the key tucking steps will blow your mind. You...

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There may be a time where your clothes smell even after washing them

It may be because you might need to clean your washing machine. Vans World on YouTube shows how to clean a smelly washing machine with natural ingredients such as vinegar and baking soda. You may already have these supplies in your pantry and it’s a simple and easy process. It’s a healthier way to get rid of the stinky smell and having your clothes smelling fresh again. This cleaning routine will help maintain a smelling washing machine and remove the odors. Materials: 4 cups cleaning vinegar 1 cup baking soda scrub brushes, toothbrush, Mr. Clean eraser Directions: First, turn your washer to its hottest, largest, and longest setting. Add the cleaning vinegar and while the water is running, take some...

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