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m i g h t n e e d t o t r e a t s t a i n s , w a s h ,
a n d d r y , t h e n s t o c k a s h e l f
a c c o r d i n g l y ( h a n g o n e i f n e e d e d ) .
E a s y a c c e s s e q u a l s e f f i c i e n c y .
In t h e c le a r
A c le a r c a n is te r n o t o n ly m a k e s p o w d e re d
d e te r g e n t lo o k n e a te r,
r i g h t
, it a ls o e lim in a te s
m e s s y p o u r in g a n d s h o w s y o u w h e n y o u ’re
r u n n in g lo w . S e t s o a p s a n d s u p p lie s o n
a h e a v y - d u ty tu r n ta b le t o c o n ta in s p ills .
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H a n g a s ta in - r e m o v a l c h a r t f o r e a s y re fe re n c e ,
b e lo w .
I f y o u r k id s h a te s c r a tc h y la b e ls in t h e ir
c lo th e s , c u t th e m o f f a n d s ta p le t o in d e x c a rd s .
P o s t th e c a rd s o r file th e m in a re c ip e b o x .
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P r i n t T h i s !
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L a u n d r y r o o m
t i m
e - s a v e r s
© Catch loose change and other pocket treasure in a jar. (House rule:
Mom keeps the silver.) © Assemble stain-removal gear, such as peroxide,
dish soap, and white vinegar. A high-sided, open-front bin keeps bottles
upright and easy to grab.
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Designate a bin for orphan socks. Eventually,
pairs will be reunited. © Stack dryer sheets in a shallow dish—it’s easier
than grabbing them out of the box, plus they scent the air. © Keep a spray
bottle of water handy. Mist a wrinkled shirt, fluff it in the dryer for five
minutes, and you just might not have to iron.
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