Laundry 101
Hints From Heloise
By Heloise Thursday, June 21, 2007; 12:00 AM
Laundry 101
Dear Readers: While traveling around the country doing speeches and presentations for civic and convention groups or television shows, I've noticed that the majority of questions from the college-age crowd are about DOING LAUNDRY! If they have not been taught how to do it, they really are clueless! Here's a basic lesson:
Many favorite shirts, etc., could be spared from becoming a tangled mess if some basic rules are followed. Be sure that all hooks are fastened and zippers are zipped.
Select the right water level and washing cycle. There should be enough water for the items to move around freely. Don't overstuff the machine, and separate the items into groups. Delicates, such as silky blouses, nylon slips and some undergarments, should be washed on the delicate cycle.
When loading the machine, place each piece of clothing in one at a time, laying them in a circle around the agitator in an even layer. Overloading could lead to dingy clothes. Start the water, then add the detergent when the washer is full. I have a bunch of laundry helper hints in my eight-page Handy Stain Guide for Clothing that you can have by sending $4 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (58 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Stains, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. FYI: To prevent pilling on sweaters and printed T-shirts, wash them inside out. Also, dark items will stay dark if they are turned inside out and washed in cool or cold water.
EASY-OPEN
Dear Heloise: Here is a handy way to open small makeup cases containing eye shadows, blush, etc., without breaking fingernails. Use a penny to pry open the top, and the lid will simply lift up. Thanks for allowing me to share my hint. -- Barbara Richman, Stephens City, Va.
STUCK LIKE GLUE
Dear Heloise: Do you know why eggs stick to cartons and how to remove them? -- Larry M., via e-mail
Eggs usually get stuck in the carton because one of the eggs has cracked and leaked.
The easiest way to remove the other intact eggs is to soak the carton in water. When the carton is soaked, you should be able to carefully lift the whole egg or eggs out. Place the rest of the eggs in an extra egg carton or in a bowl in the fridge. A word of caution: DO NOT use any eggs that are cracked or broken because of contamination and possible food poisoning.
CUP CLEANUP
Dear Heloise: My teapot and cup always looked like they hadn't been cleaned, even though I had scrubbed them. The cup has gold on the side of it, so I was afraid to put it in the dishwasher.
I put dishwasher powder and water in the teapot and let it soak. It came out sparkling clean. I then put the solution in a small bowl and turned my cup top side down and let it soak. -- Doris in Florida
(c)2007 by King Features Syndicate Inc.
44By Heloise Thursday, June 21, 2007; 12:00 AM
Laundry 101
Dear Readers: While traveling around the country doing speeches and presentations for civic and convention groups or television shows, I've noticed that the majority of questions from the college-age crowd are about DOING LAUNDRY! If they have not been taught how to do it, they really are clueless! Here's a basic lesson:
Many favorite shirts, etc., could be spared from becoming a tangled mess if some basic rules are followed. Be sure that all hooks are fastened and zippers are zipped.
Select the right water level and washing cycle. There should be enough water for the items to move around freely. Don't overstuff the machine, and separate the items into groups. Delicates, such as silky blouses, nylon slips and some undergarments, should be washed on the delicate cycle.
When loading the machine, place each piece of clothing in one at a time, laying them in a circle around the agitator in an even layer. Overloading could lead to dingy clothes. Start the water, then add the detergent when the washer is full. I have a bunch of laundry helper hints in my eight-page Handy Stain Guide for Clothing that you can have by sending $4 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (58 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Stains, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. FYI: To prevent pilling on sweaters and printed T-shirts, wash them inside out. Also, dark items will stay dark if they are turned inside out and washed in cool or cold water.
EASY-OPEN
Dear Heloise: Here is a handy way to open small makeup cases containing eye shadows, blush, etc., without breaking fingernails. Use a penny to pry open the top, and the lid will simply lift up. Thanks for allowing me to share my hint. -- Barbara Richman, Stephens City, Va.
STUCK LIKE GLUE
Dear Heloise: Do you know why eggs stick to cartons and how to remove them? -- Larry M., via e-mail
Eggs usually get stuck in the carton because one of the eggs has cracked and leaked.
The easiest way to remove the other intact eggs is to soak the carton in water. When the carton is soaked, you should be able to carefully lift the whole egg or eggs out. Place the rest of the eggs in an extra egg carton or in a bowl in the fridge. A word of caution: DO NOT use any eggs that are cracked or broken because of contamination and possible food poisoning.
CUP CLEANUP
Dear Heloise: My teapot and cup always looked like they hadn't been cleaned, even though I had scrubbed them. The cup has gold on the side of it, so I was afraid to put it in the dishwasher.
I put dishwasher powder and water in the teapot and let it soak. It came out sparkling clean. I then put the solution in a small bowl and turned my cup top side down and let it soak. -- Doris in Florida
(c)2007 by King Features Syndicate Inc.
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