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June 21, 2006
Vinegar for Whiter Whites?
Who'da thunk. Tossing some vinegar into your washer's rinse cycle whiten your whites without making your clothes smell like a salad. Throwing in some baking soda can strengthen your laundry detergent so you can use less of it. And hydrogen peroxide?
Check out these (and more) tips from The Myrtle Beach Sun News. See? Being good to the environment can also be good for your wallet.
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Trying to be more environmentally conscience. Thank you so much for your invaluable postings.
Posted by: Tamara Field | June 27, 2006 4:18 PM
Great recommendations! However, the measurements of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and vinegar to be used aren't shown in the referenced article, only underscores appear there.
Posted by: Richard F. | July 15, 2006 8:36 PM