Borax, also known as sodium borate, is a salt of white crystals that acts as a detergent and bleach. It can slow the growth ...

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And according to Consumer Reports.org, fabric softener can cut your clothes' life expectancy too. It says: "Fabric softeners ...

Hard water has excessive minerals that clog pipes, cause stains, and reduce cleaning product effectiveness. Learn how it ...

"If you’re using well water without a water softener system, look for a laundry detergent that did well in our hard-water test," says Rich Handel, CR’s laundry expert. Hard water can wreak ...

My recipe for homemade fabric softener will keep your clothes smelling fresh and feeling as soft as ever without relying on ...

How often you wash towels also depends on how they're dried after usage. If towels find themselves on the floor, the lack of air circulation will cause bacteria to grow quickly. To prolong the life of ...

CR explains how often you should wash your towels and shares tips on washing them as well as drying them between uses.

White clothes are timeless but challenging to maintain. Treat stains immediately with enzymatic removers, avoid excess ...

REUSABLE items don’t just reduce waste – they also help save money. From coffee discounts to quicker laundry, here’s how ...

RainSoft offers solutions for whole-home hard water conditioning to improve bathing, washing dishes and doing laundry ... doesn’t disclose its water softener prices on its website.

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