In 2007 washing clothes seems like such a simple thing, just throw it in the washing machine, and off you go-getting those dirty clothes sparkling clean.
If your mom was anything like mine, you know that some of their secret ways were handed down by grandma, or mom invented her own applications for getting the grungy clothes clean. Some suggestions came out of books, like helpful household tips from Heloise, of which my late mother was an avid follower to save money and wash clothes at the same time.
The following are a few tips straight out of one Heloise's books for the everyday homemaker from the mid 1970s. Enjoy the tips, but most of all it should make you thankful that polyester suits, and styles that are only a little better of the 1980s are not back in vogue.
Spot Remover Ideas:
You might be a messy eater, or there is probably someone in the family that is, when it comes to eating foods like spaghetti or drippy barbecue pork sandwiches. If so, grab some lemon and rub the spot with it, then throw it in the washer and clean away. It will work on most any type of stain that is from the tomato family, on cotton products of any type.
Most homes have the accident prone too, so you need to be prepared for the occasion of a blood stain. One of the best ways to get stubborn blood stains out is too look into your spice rack. Meat tenderizer that doesn't have any other seasonings and a tiny bit of water will get the garment spot free. You might have to let it sit there if it's been a while since the stain set in, but it works. Just mix the two together to form a paste and rub.
Ref: Carpet & Rug Institutes Carpet Maintenance Guidelines Products I Like To Clean My Carpets: Febreze Carpet care
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