After I expounded on the joys of homemade wrinke release, I remembered another laundry related tidbit. You know how in the summer your towels get a little funky? This happens because I refuse to wash a towel after one use and I hang it on the shower rod to dry. In the summer months it really takes just a day or two to get the dreaded mildew smell that really never comes out. So last summer I went online to see what the cure is. I tried all the helpful tips out there. Ammonia, baking soda etc. Nothing was doing the trick. I have more towels reserved for dog baths than I care to count.
Here's what ya do. Buy white towels. Buy smaller than the body sheet size, as I think size makes a difference when you are air drying them. Wash them with a bit of bleach. I found alot of nice quality towels at Kmart that were clearance priced and they are holding up very well.
This should also work well for all my friends who have teenage kids who just kind of let towels in their bedrooms morph into a pile of mildewy yuck.
White towels people, white towels.... and bleach.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Homemade Wrinkle Release
April 8, 2009
Hi,
I am not big on ironing. I often say I have not ironed since I interviewed for my current job, which was three years ago. Its not entirely true, but very close. So when my bottle of wrinkle release spray was getting low I decided to make my own. I bought a bottle of fabric softener for a dollar at, yep, the dollar store. I mixed 1 cup of water and 1 tsp. of fabric softener and funneled it into my existing bottle. I have been shaking it up before each use and it really is working just as good as the stuff I used to buy. If you are new to using wrinkle release sprays, they work very well on cotton and cotton blends. You spray your garment and kind of tug on it and then hang it back up. It is also working well as a fabric refresher which I am also a big fan of. I have not had any problems with store bought or my homemade wrinkle release products spotting my clothing but use good sense on the fabrics you want to "dewrinkle".
Hi,
I am not big on ironing. I often say I have not ironed since I interviewed for my current job, which was three years ago. Its not entirely true, but very close. So when my bottle of wrinkle release spray was getting low I decided to make my own. I bought a bottle of fabric softener for a dollar at, yep, the dollar store. I mixed 1 cup of water and 1 tsp. of fabric softener and funneled it into my existing bottle. I have been shaking it up before each use and it really is working just as good as the stuff I used to buy. If you are new to using wrinkle release sprays, they work very well on cotton and cotton blends. You spray your garment and kind of tug on it and then hang it back up. It is also working well as a fabric refresher which I am also a big fan of. I have not had any problems with store bought or my homemade wrinkle release products spotting my clothing but use good sense on the fabrics you want to "dewrinkle".
Sunday, April 5, 2009
inexpensive foaming hand wash
Hi all,
I was spending crazy amounts of money on fancy soaps in pumps. I decided I liked foaming hand wash the best and came across a way to make it myself without breaking the bank.
Invest in a foaming soap product that you like the appearance of. Once you have used it up you can start making your own. If you like antibacterial soap, buy a bottle of the full strength stuff for refills. I found a good size bottle in dollar aisle at the grocery store. pour some in a empty foaming soap pump and then add some water. Option two is if you like soap that smells good. Buy a fruity smelling bottle of shampoo at the dollar store and do the same thing. Not really sure of the ratio, but you kind of know by trial and error. If its not coming out "foamy" just add more water. I love being frugal.
I was spending crazy amounts of money on fancy soaps in pumps. I decided I liked foaming hand wash the best and came across a way to make it myself without breaking the bank.
Invest in a foaming soap product that you like the appearance of. Once you have used it up you can start making your own. If you like antibacterial soap, buy a bottle of the full strength stuff for refills. I found a good size bottle in dollar aisle at the grocery store. pour some in a empty foaming soap pump and then add some water. Option two is if you like soap that smells good. Buy a fruity smelling bottle of shampoo at the dollar store and do the same thing. Not really sure of the ratio, but you kind of know by trial and error. If its not coming out "foamy" just add more water. I love being frugal.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Clean dog and new shoes on the cheap
April 4, 2009. Johnny always says... is my blog that will hopefully inspire you to be creative and frugal.
Hint o' the day.
Use rebate forms. When you get the check put it in your savings account. My best example is to accumulate enough in my rebate savings account to take the dog to the groomer. It's pretty sweet to have a cleaned up pooch done by a professional and I don't have to take it out of the weekly budget. Another goal of mine is to replace my workout shoes on a regular basis. Can be expensive but if you keep an eye on the flyers you can really save some dough. I had saved a $30 gift card from JC Penney from xmas. The flyer this week had the brand I like for workout shoes for $29.99. The flyer also had a 15% coupon. Free shoes, and a better workout because I won't be clomping around in wornout out shoes. You KNOW how awesome it is to have new shoes.
Hint o' the day.
Use rebate forms. When you get the check put it in your savings account. My best example is to accumulate enough in my rebate savings account to take the dog to the groomer. It's pretty sweet to have a cleaned up pooch done by a professional and I don't have to take it out of the weekly budget. Another goal of mine is to replace my workout shoes on a regular basis. Can be expensive but if you keep an eye on the flyers you can really save some dough. I had saved a $30 gift card from JC Penney from xmas. The flyer this week had the brand I like for workout shoes for $29.99. The flyer also had a 15% coupon. Free shoes, and a better workout because I won't be clomping around in wornout out shoes. You KNOW how awesome it is to have new shoes.
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