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Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

How Often You Really Need to Wash Every Item in Your Closet

7 Things in Your Closet You Should Wash Only Once a Year

How to Remove Mildew Smell from Laundry

Table of Contents<br>advertisement<br>Andrew asked: What do I do if I forget that I have clothes in the washing machine, and they sit there for a couple of days and smell of mildew? I know I could use bleach with whites, but what about colors?<br>You<br>open the washing machine to put in a new load and – Oh Man! There’s that laundry you put in there last week, forgotten and reeking of mildew. We’ve all left a load of laundry for…

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Clothes?

Different types of clothes require different levels of care to maintain their quality and prolong their life. Here's how to do laundry the right way.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

The Many Benefits of Using Chemical-Free Laundry Soap!

This article discusses the many benefits of using all natural and chemical-free laundry soap. Find out why it is so important to use a safe, chemical-free laundry soap!

Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Child Poisonings from Laundry Detergent Pods

A new study published recently in the Journal Pediatrics found a dramatic increase in child poisonings from laundry detergent pods. Brightly colored, self-contained detergent pods are marketed as a new, convenient, no-fuss way of cleaning laundry, but they are also [...]

Using Too Much Laundry Detergent?

Different laundry day habits can make a difference, and one of these is how much detergent we use. Are you using too much laundry detergent?

This is the Perfect Laundry Detergent When You're on the Go

The Benefits of Organic Laundry Detergent

When selecting a laundry detergent, it’s common to breeze past the unpronounceable ingredients list printed on the back. If you do look at the label on most commercial laundry detergents, you’ll probably notice that

Are You Using Too Much Laundry Detergent?

You could literally be washing soap (and money) down the drain.

8 Natural Laundry Detergents That Can Remove the Nastiest of Stains

Get your clothes fresh and clean with these better-for-you (and the environment) detergents.

How to Choose the Right Laundry Detergent

We receive numerous questions from customers about the laundry detergent they are using or should be using. They want to know if it really does matter what kind they purchase.

Am I Using Too Much Laundry Detergent?

Most of us use too much laundry detergent which can leave residue on clothes. Learn the correct amount of detergent to use in all types of washers.

Study finds increase in exposure to laundry detergent packets among older children

A new study investigated trends in calls to poison control centers across the country for exposure to liquid laundry detergent packets.

Baby ECOS laundry detergent and Baby ECOS stain remover giveaway

Our giveaway this time is The Baby ECOS laundry detergent and The Baby ECOS Stain Remover from Earth Friendly Products. It is an essential set for any “new mom” or “mom to be”. Made with the purest of ingredients the products are gentle, hypoallergenic, non-toxic, biodegradable and chemical-free. Every new mom’s goal is the health and …

Are You Allergic to Laundry Detergent? 3 Treatments for Sensitive Skin

Since I have a skin condition called DSAP, I'm cautious about cleaning &amp; laundry products so we switched the laundry detergent and that got rid of the rash

Alternatives to laundry detergent?

My skin is basically going trough it. It suddenly has a rash like reaction to all the clothes I wear that went trough laundry and it couldn't be anything else but the detergent.<br>I use Lenor as softener and regular tidepods.<br>Don't know if it's the right forum, but I don't want my clothes to...

Are Laundry Detergent Pods Toxic to Pets?

Laundry detergent pods have been in the news for causing poisonings in children but what about pets? The ASPCA's veterinary toxicologist explains the risk to pets.