Seven Thrifty Uses for Vinegar in the Laundry Room

There are literally hundreds of uses for vinegar, one of the most versatile kitchen cupboard money savers. Here are seven ways to use vinegar in the laundry room. xxx

* Eliminate lint – Add one cup vinegar to each wash load to keep lint from clinging to clothing.

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Two ways to get a knot out of a fine chain

1. Put a couple drops of cooking oil on it, then lay it on a flat surface and use two sewing pins to unpick the knot.

2. Put the chain in a baggie with some baby powder or cornstarch and shake it. The powder will loosen the knot and make it easier . . . → Read More: Two ways to get a knot out of a fine chain

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Six ways to sharpen dull scissors

I wouldn’t use the following methods on scissors that you’re going to do hairstyling or major surgery with, but for everyday scissors used for everyday stuff these all work fine:
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Eight absolutely excellent uses for fabric softener sheets

Even if you rarely use your dryer – even if you don’t even have a dryer – you gotta keep a box of these around. True domestic multi-taskers!
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Sixteen ways to get cat hair off furniture, clothing, and carpets

Dealing with fur on clothing, furniture, and carpets is kind of an inevitable for cat owners. If you brush your feline friend regularly you’ll have less cat hair to cope with, but a certain amount of shedding can be expected. Here are 16 ways to get cat hair off of floors, furniture, clothing, and more:
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