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Laundry Product Review: Charlie's Soap Prewash Spray

Wednesday June 19, 2013
From a small, family-owned company in eastern North Carolina comes Charlie's Soap Prewash Spray. Even the best detergent needs a bit of help on tough stains. A little pretreater and some patience to allow the product to work gives your clothes the best chance to be stain free. Take a look at my review and see if Charlie's Prewash belongs on your laundry shelf. (Photo: MML)

How to Keep That Father's Day Necktie Looking Great

Tuesday June 18, 2013

So, Dad...you got another necktie. Hope it was a good one! No matter whether it is a classic or has a neon yellow background with a hula dancer, you need to wear it and keep it looking great. Learn how to clean, press and store neckties so that they last and last and last!

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Monday Laundry Day Q and A: HE Detergent and Septic Systems

Monday June 17, 2013

Every week I get questions from readers about how to handle laundry stains and problems. I'm sure that many of us have experienced the same problems and asked the same questions. So, I'm sharing a Laundry Q and A every Monday, the traditional laundry day. Hope you find it helpful!

Q: Can HE detergent cause a problem with septic systems?

A: Septic systems need a good balance to maintain a properly working system. HE Detergents...Read More

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Laundry Detergent Deals On Sale: June 16 - 22, 2013

Sunday June 16, 2013

Here are the laundry deals I found on sale this week:

Walgreens: Purex liquid 24-33 loads or Purex UltraPacks 18 ct. Buy one Get TWO free; Tide liquid 48 loads or Gain 64 loads $11.99; Walgreens Balance Rewards card required for all sales.

CVS: Purex liquid 24-33 loads or Purex UltraPacks 18 ct. Buy one Get TWO free (Limit 6); Xtra liquid 30 loads $1.99; Tide Stain Release 10 ct. or Bounce Dryer Bar; or Bounce/Downy dryer sheets 70-80 ct. $4.49; CVS card required for all sales.

Rite Aid: Gain or Cheer liquid 24-32 loads or Gain powder 30 loads or Gain fabric softener 60 loads or Gain dryer sheets 120 ct. $4.94; Tide Pods 16 ct. $4.94; Rite Aid Wellness card required for all sales.

Target: Downy liquid 150 loads or Bounce dryer sheets 240 ct. $8.99; Tide liquid 100 oz. or Tide Boost Duo Pacs 37 ct. $11.99 (Buy Two and Get a $5.00 Giftcard)

Kmart: Downy liquid 48-60 loads or 105-120 ct. dryer sheets or Bounce 2-month dryer bar or dryer sheets 120 ct or Febreze 18.5-27 oz. 2 for $10.00; Tide Pods 16 ct. 2 for $5.00; Xtra 235-300 oz. or Arm & Hammer liquid 120-150 oz. or Arm & Hammer Crystal Burst 50-60 ct. $6.99; Oxi Clean liquid 32-64 oz. or Oxi Clean Max Force Paks 18 ct. $6.99; all liquid detergent 96-150 oz. $9.99 (Limit 2); Snuggle 64 oz. w for $6.00; Tide liquid 150 oz. $17.99; Tide powder 80-120 loads $20.99

Dollar General: Sun liquid 150 oz. $3.50; Shout triple action 22 oz. 2 for $5.00; Arm & Hammer liquid 62.5 - 75 oz. or Crystal Burst Paks 24 ct. $4.50; DG home Bleach 64 oz. $1.50

Family Dollar: Tide liquid 75 oz. or powder 47 loads $9.00; Gain liquid 100 oz. or powder 63-80 loads $10.00; Tide Pods 14 ct. $4.50; Downy Unstopables 9.7 oz. or Downy liquid 41-51 oz. or Downy dryer sheets 105 ct. $4.50

Remember those in need and purchase extra laundry supplies to give to shelters, food banks and animal rescue organizations. (Image: Dixie Allan, About.com Clip Art)

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