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Do You Reuse Your Hotel Towels?
When staying at a hotel, I always reuse my towels if I'm staying for more than one night. Almost all hotels leave cards in the bathrooms asking guests to do so, and studies show that the majority of guests do. Are you in the majority?
Casa Quickie: Throwing In the Towels
Lucky enough to score some fluffy new towels for your bathing routine? Make sure to take extra care when washing them. After buying new towels, make sure to wash them separately.
Desire/Acquire: Oversize Ruffle Laundry Bag
Looking to add some girly flounce to your laundry routine? Then check out India Rose's White Devil Bag ($56). It's super cute, and who can resist heading to the laundromat when she's carrying her dirty duds in this fabulous canvas ruffled bag?
How-To: Be a Better Laundress
Tired of pulling laundry out of the dryer and seeing that it's frayed or faded? Have you dyed your honey's tighty whities an embarrassing shade of pink? Don't worry, there's hope for you yet!
Where Do You Iron?
I iron in the kitchen because there happens to be a fold-out ironing board closet there. But, if I had my way, I'd iron in my bedroom . .
Casa Verde: HERO-365 Drying Rack
I'm always championing hanging your clothes to dry, but if your clothesline doesn't look as picturesque as this, I don't blame you for avoiding it. Enter the HERO-365 DR-1 Drying Rack (inquire for price). Its lightweight, powder-coated aluminum, white and yellow frame has an adorable, retro, cutout trellis pattern.
Casa Verde: Finest Laundry Powder
I've switched over from the grocery store usuals like Tide and All to eco-friendly laundry detergents from brands like Method, Clorox Green Works, and Seventh Generation, and I've shown you how to make your own eco-friendly detergent. But eco detergents are nothing new. The Laundry, a Milwaukee-based laundering service, has been making its Finest Laundry Powder ($24.95), an organic, biodegradable, additive-free, dye-free, and bleach-free detergent, for over 50 years.
Ask Casa: An Energy-Efficient Washer and Dryer?
Hi CasaSugar,
I'm going to have my first baby in August, and my mom wants to gift me a washer and a dryer to help me with all of the added laundry. I'm really grateful, but I'm not sure where to start looking. I know that I want something that's Energy Star rated, can be separated or stackable, and has a good warranty.
How-To: Remove Red Wine Stains
Sometimes you can get away with treating stains at a later date, but when it comes to red wine stains, it's best to treat the spill immediately. If you find yourself with a ring of shiraz on your favorite white tablecloth, or a drip of pinot noir on a beautiful blouse, take these steps as soon as possible. I'll tell you how to banish stubborn red wine stains when you read more
How-To: Green Your Laundry Routine Without Spending Money
By now you've learned to go green in the bathroom and the kitchen without spending money, but your work's not over yet. If you factor in the energy and water required used to run your washing machine and dryer, and then all the chemicals in your detergents, the laundry room can be a very unfriendly place. Learn some ways to go green in the laundry room without spending money when you read more
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