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• Wash Daze: Laundry Gadgets Won't Lighten the Load

  These gadgets do little more than clean out your wallet.

• SDA Offers Fast Facts on Fabric Care

  Online fact sheet focuses on using laundry detergents the right way.

• On Laundry Detergent

  The Soap and Detergent Association lays out the options for getting your clothes clean.

• Get The Latest “Dirt” on Stain, Soil Removal

  The Soap and Detergent Association Offers Online fact sheet for useful laundry and fabric care products

• Keep New Clothes New

  SDA provides advice for keeping new clothes clean and in good condition.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Hamper with Wheels - Chrome Laundry Sorter

  This laundry sorter rolls on wheels and comes with three removable canvas bags.

• Restore Automatic Dish Detergent

  Tom McNulty puts this automatic dishwasher gel's "super-concentrated" claims to the test.

• Tide to Go

  Treat stains while you are still at the restaurant or picnic with a pen-sized stain-removing ... pen.

• Dryer Balls

  Fluff and soften your laundry, and reduce energy costs by tossing these into your dryer.

• OurHouse Heavy Duty Cleaner

  An all-purpose cleaner with clout, OurHouse Heavy Duty Cleaner is gentler both on the environment and on the user.

• Solay Simple Laundry Soap

  A salt-based and pH-neutral, laundry cleaner.

• Method® HE Compatible Laundry Detergent

  A non-toxic laundry detergent that is compatible with high-efficiency and standard washers.

• Tide HE (High Efficiency)

  Laundry detergent specially formulated for HE (High efficiency) washing machines.

• Tide Simple Pleasures

  Naturally-inspired scented laundry detergent.

• Clean & Shield 1-Step Stainless Care

  Cleans and protects stainless steel surfaces from dust, fingerprints, and other residues for easier clean-up.

• The Ultimate Guide to Shopping & Caring for Clothing

  Book on the buying and proper care of clothing.

• How to Clean Practically Anything

  Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.

• Haley's Hints on DVD

  Everything from laundry advice to clever stain removal, ideas for pest control, as well as hints on cooking, painting, sewing tips and household storage.

• Green Cleaning for Dummies

  While this book was written to help business clean green, there are practical tips for everyone.

• Smart Guide to House Cleaning

  Whether you're clueless about cleaning or just want to learn more, here's a common sense approach to cleaning for your own home or a home you care for.

• Natural Cleaners

  Linda Cobb shows how to use items from the pantry as cleaners.

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