Best way to store polo shirts: hang or fold?
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Comments (5)Hey Homechicken: Seed saving is really easy. I do not know the nature of your Bell Peppers. Only Open Pollinated (not F1 hybrid) seeds will save and develop the same (or almost the same) as the plant you have this year. So knowing a name of the variety is important. Marconi on the other hand is a stable, variety and is not an F1 hybrid (by all probability, although there are a few on the market)....I take the seeds out of my red peppers (they are mature) and dry them a few days on something flat like a plate, then I pop them in a paper lunch sack and hang them up (I have a seed drying rack I made by using a curtain hanger and cafe curtain loops with hooks on the bottom for the bags). Alternatively if you have a folding (or basement) laundry line or even a hanger and some clothes pegs, you can hang them up...anywhere dry and not too sunny or too hot. So mine stay inside in air conditioning for 2-3 more weeks. Then I store them in plastic bags. I get small seed size bags (normally used for beads) for them, but snack baggies work great. For extra insurance popping them in a glass jar is super, although I use old shoe boxes with packets of stuff that absorbs moisture. They'll be all ready for next year!...See MoreBest way to label your Plumerias?
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Comments (21)Every day, take a look around and ask yourself the question, What ONE THING would make the biggest difference? Then do it (or have kiddos do it). Then, go on to the next biggest thing. For me, it's always 1) declutter/put things away (everyone in the family should do this, except the 8 month old); 2) clean the floor; 3) clean any shiny reflective surfaces that are dirty. In the kitchen, I think the FlyLady is right on with the clean sink. I have a rule that dirty dishes should NEVER be left in the sink, and clean dishes should NEVER be left in the dishwasher. Everything in the kitchen should be cleaned right after it is dirtied, otherwise it takes 10X as long, plus I hate to think about the proliferating bacteria in the place where we prep and eat our food. Invest in tools and cleaning products that save time and/or make cleaning easier. My favorites: microfiber cloths (should almost always replace rags, sponges, etc) -- lots of them. I have about 60, just keep pulling them out till I have a decent size load to wash. Mr Clean Magic Eraser - for tough jobs microfiber mop with LOTS of replacement heads Swiffer Vac to do the kitchen and entryway every day. Much faster and more effective than broom, much faster than getting out the canister vac, so it's worth it even though the battery only lasts a year or two. Might even upgrade to Dyson, Hoover Linx, or Roomba for frequent floor cleaning. Swiffer dusters. They really are the fastest, easiest tool for grabbing dust, and get into really tight small places so nicely. I always try to find washable/reusable rather than disposable cleaning products, but this is a disposable that is just faster AND locks up the dust better than any of my other dusting tools (I have feather, wool, and various microfiber). I'm allergic to dust, and children develop allergy more easily in a dusty environment, so it is worth it to me to buy these dusters and throw the dust away. I can whip around a room and lock up most of the dust far faster than with other dusting tools. Look for "sticking points" or annoyances in your cleaning routine and look for products or tools to make those things faster and easier....See MoreRejuvenating uniform shirts
Comments (7)Have you tried putting shampoo and rubbing into the collar area? That might be from body oils which have built up over time. Also, just put some oxyclean (or any oxygen bleach) into the hottest water those shirts can stand and letting them soak overnight. That should brighten them up a lot. And... as Happymomof2kids stated, Mrs. Stewarts Bluing is great. Just be careful when you add it to the wash and be sure to dilute it well before adding to the rinse cycle once it has filled with water. And, don't add too much. I have had a few "accidents" regarding the bluing in the past. It does eventually wash out if you get too much, but it is just easier to be mindful to start with....See Morejannie
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