tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post1159478034254892394..comments2024-01-03T02:05:03.288-06:00Comments on Our Homegrown Tribe: laundry this... laundry that...Homegrown Tribehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133402009068636449noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-74080720789501004222009-04-28T22:29:00.000-05:002009-04-28T22:29:00.000-05:00I wash bibs in lingerie bags so the velcro doesn't...I wash bibs in lingerie bags so the velcro doesn't stick to everything and tear stuff up.<br /><br />kix_gkb at hotmail dot comdmarie1975https://www.blogger.com/profile/09358980618583102485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-10930927961424166042009-04-25T22:46:00.000-05:002009-04-25T22:46:00.000-05:00Never use bleach. I put all my whites in with tide...Never use bleach. I put all my whites in with tide and the pour in a container of peroxide and let them soak overnight. They turn out extremely white and if I put anything colored in there it will never loose it's color. Plus peroxide is 2 for $1.00 so it is super cheap. <br /><br />deanarooks@gmail.comdeana rooksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-48179710935063957412009-04-25T15:06:00.000-05:002009-04-25T15:06:00.000-05:00my laundry tips? buy nothing that says you can't ...my laundry tips? buy nothing that says you can't wash it or dry it. life is too short to hand wash and line dry. :-)<br />shenais<br />divertida@fastmail.fmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-63877943469640769662009-04-25T12:29:00.000-05:002009-04-25T12:29:00.000-05:00The best tip I can think of is...Just do it! (Talk...The best tip I can think of is...Just do it! (Talking to myself here:)<br /><br />Nicole<br />fnoon@nc.rr.comNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997095552966930036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-44650648632406135152009-04-25T11:48:00.000-05:002009-04-25T11:48:00.000-05:00I don't wash the baby's clothes separately, I just...I don't wash the baby's clothes separately, I just do it all together! I don't use dreft, just something that is FREE of fragrances, etc...<br /><br />Not much of a tip, I know!<br /><br />Oh, to get pen ink OUT, use shout and drown it, then rub rub rub!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360870434724744043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-88241859677919686852009-04-25T09:44:00.000-05:002009-04-25T09:44:00.000-05:00I use dog spray to get out baby blowout stains. Th...I use dog spray to get out baby blowout stains. The spray you get at the petstore that removes pet stains/odors also works miracles on baby poop. It's the only thing I've found that reliably gets out those stains on the first try.<br />Anna<br />Animal2468@hotmail.comAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009508741964462091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-34346047951709298962009-04-25T09:41:00.000-05:002009-04-25T09:41:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009508741964462091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-91300463040974449982009-04-25T08:49:00.000-05:002009-04-25T08:49:00.000-05:00I always wash my clothes in cold water - and try a...I always wash my clothes in cold water - and try and squish as many in as possible - with out overloading the machine, of course :)<br /><br />I also dry on low setting - and use a rack or outside drying if possible.<br /><br />Your helpers are just too cute :)LEWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483053475878695181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-29538355614189601252009-04-24T22:03:00.000-05:002009-04-24T22:03:00.000-05:00laura knisely
lagotwin@juno.com
I would love to g...laura knisely <br />lagotwin@juno.com<br />I would love to get some of this soap-and free would be the best way to get it! :)laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168265410737663460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-4423706765616874192009-04-24T12:43:00.001-05:002009-04-24T12:43:00.001-05:00I air dry all of our (4 kids under the age of 5) ...I air dry all of our (4 kids under the age of 5) clothes on a drying rack in front of the gas fireplace in the winter (and outside in the sun in the summer). We have an extra fan that we direct at the wet clothes when we dry them inside so that they dry within the day.<br /><br />Your laundry room is beautiful.<br /><br />(sarah.nadine77@gmail.com)Sarah.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-35809880041289078182009-04-24T12:43:00.000-05:002009-04-24T12:43:00.000-05:00I air dry all of our (4 kids under the age of 5) ...I air dry all of our (4 kids under the age of 5) clothes on a drying rack in front of the gas fireplace in the winter (and outside in the sun in the summer). We have an extra fan that we direct at the wet clothes when we dry them inside so that they dry within the day.<br /><br />Your laundry room is beautiful.<br /><br />(sarah.nadine77@gmail.com)Sarah.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-68153733588152074362009-04-24T11:33:00.000-05:002009-04-24T11:33:00.000-05:00i made wool laundry balls. i put them in the drye...i made wool laundry balls. i put them in the dryer and they help my clothes dry faster. the best part it that i made them and they are not the store bought plastic laundry balls!!bethyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582292169193498735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-73016800904567544072009-04-24T10:12:00.000-05:002009-04-24T10:12:00.000-05:00White vinegar is great for odors. I use it all th...White vinegar is great for odors. I use it all the time when I wash the towels. Also add a dry towel to the dryer - it takes less time for the clothes to dry.<br /><br />Marie<br />My email is mmcroth@cox.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-48087365835509413122009-04-24T08:21:00.000-05:002009-04-24T08:21:00.000-05:00Best thing for me... start early in the day! I hat...Best thing for me... start early in the day! I hate not being finished with the laundry and it's after supper. Also, I ALWAYS have hydrogen peroxide handy for any blood stains.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-42468387746118965302009-04-23T11:34:00.000-05:002009-04-23T11:34:00.000-05:00You can get blood out of material (or carpet) usin...You can get blood out of material (or carpet) using hydrogen peroxide. Works for me!<br /><br />~Leah in Alaska<br /><br />tlcsj@ideafamilies.orgLeahhttp://www.homeschoolblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-61236620692903843312009-04-23T09:18:00.000-05:002009-04-23T09:18:00.000-05:00Hi y'all!
I have 4 boys - dirty, messy, active, b...Hi y'all!<br /><br />I have 4 boys - dirty, messy, active, boys. And a husband. And my niece who doesn't believe in wearing anything twice.<br /><br />I find that the less clothing we own, the less laundry I actually do. Yes, I run the washer more frequently but there's less to sort, fold and put away. <br /><br />My other tip is to do laundry somewhere where you HAVE to get it done. Like bigSIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315398988574738170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-75578903325299614652009-04-22T21:45:00.000-05:002009-04-22T21:45:00.000-05:00My tips: I make everyone have their clothes right...My tips: I make everyone have their clothes right side out before I wash so it saves time in folding. Also, each child has their own basket. AND, my hubby and I have a Container Store laundry divider that has 3 dividers so we have one divider as whites, one as colors and one as towels. Makes me feel organized at least!cmeandthreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819702498814969966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-78916057644075732672009-04-22T18:06:00.000-05:002009-04-22T18:06:00.000-05:00Each kid has a laundry basket with thier name on i...Each kid has a laundry basket with thier name on it that their folded laundry goes in and if you do not bring your dirty clothes down I do not was them. I also make my own laundry detergent.Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12505651979520814290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-31207719229132877392009-04-22T14:14:00.000-05:002009-04-22T14:14:00.000-05:00My laundry tip isn't much of a tip...but I'll give...My laundry tip isn't much of a tip...but I'll give it anyway. I used to have piles and piles of clean clothes. Now, I fold a load as it comes out of the dryer. It only takes a few minutes (unlike Mt. Laundry that would take forever to fold) and nothing is wrinkled...so no ironing...not that I ironed when it was wrinkled.<br /><br />I just stumbled across your blog and really enjoyed it!Momininhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669999513337406573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-21859154835147691012009-04-22T14:13:00.000-05:002009-04-22T14:13:00.000-05:00Since we only have three in our family right now I...Since we only have three in our family right now I'm sure that our laundry program is a little different than those with big families. Anyway, I found that when our son came along I was doing a load every day and I never felt caught up. We now have two designated laundry days, Monday and Friday. Those days we all know that the laundry gets done and it gets worked into the schedule of that day. <Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00325910181778963009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-33398576114517249782009-04-22T12:55:00.000-05:002009-04-22T12:55:00.000-05:00Sunshine! It's nature's perfect "bleach." Takes o...Sunshine! It's nature's perfect "bleach." Takes out those stubborn poopy diaper stains, the mushed in marina sauce on the t-shirt, etc. When the weather's nice, hanging items outside is fantastic, but I often just hang stuff indoors in front of my sunniest window ... usually takes a day or two and spots are gone. Truly amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-25880101487035806252009-04-22T12:10:00.000-05:002009-04-22T12:10:00.000-05:00My "best" laundry tip (not creative, I am sure!) i...My "best" laundry tip (not creative, I am sure!) is that we have five tall laundry baskets that are labeled for sorting as soon as an item is worn and ready to go into the laundry...so no massive sorting effort needed before tossing in a basket. That way, if I have a few minutes I can just grab a basket, toss it in, and go!Rachel Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01721308494665595695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-67684829535980612592009-04-22T11:36:00.000-05:002009-04-22T11:36:00.000-05:00We have a "personals" bag for each kid that we put...We have a "personals" bag for each kid that we put their dirty socks into. Then when we wash them we just zip up the bag and throw it in with the clothes. No more lost baby socks!!<br /><br />TiffanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-27997847982041224122009-04-22T11:02:00.000-05:002009-04-22T11:02:00.000-05:00My tip is for getting stains out of cloth diapers....My tip is for getting stains out of cloth diapers. I line dry them when I can and the sun bleaches a lot of the stains out. It also saves electricity! I also use some natural oxygen whitener once in a while.<br /><br />Do you ever have an issue with detergent build up on your bum genius diapers?? I use BioKleen soap and it seems like I have to strip the bum genius diapers about once a month Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07458123684141830132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-1173706479810392592009-04-22T10:59:00.001-05:002009-04-22T10:59:00.001-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07458123684141830132noreply@blogger.com