Laundry tips for rainy season

Laundry is without a doubt one of the hardest chores. Even though household equipment like a washing machine has made it easy, it still consumes a considerable amount of time.  In most of the homes, laundry is done on a weekly basis. It is the kind of chores where you do not have the option of skipping it. It is mandatory that it should be done or else it will be very difficult to wash the accumulated load all at once. Laundry becomes even more difficult during the rainy season. One of the important reasons is that it would take a long time for the clothes to dry.  In this article we will see some laundry tips, that will be of great help for the upcoming rainy season.    Dry clothes inside As mentioned earlier drying of clothes will take a long time...

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How to Remove Ink Stains - Challenge Helps

The first thing to know about ink stains is that they fall into a few different categories. Water-based ink stains are easier to remove. These are usually inks like washable markers. Permanent ink stains can be a nightmare to remove. These include most permanent highlighters and markers. Ballpoint ink can be tricky to remove, but responds well to treatment – sounds like taking over England’s bowling attack! Water-Based Ink Stains   Lay the stained clothing on top of a clean dry towel or cloth. Apply water to the stained area and blot with another clean cloth. While you blot, the stain will begin to transfer onto the cleaning cloth. Apply a small amount of liquid laundry detergent onto the ink stain and allow the fabric to sit for between 3-5...

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How to remove blood-stains – Challenge Helps

Blood stains are really a pain – be it the causative of it, or be it removing it! Removing blood stains, if not done properly, might irreversibly damage the clothes, rendering the most awesome-looking dresses awful and unwearable. We do not like things that way (not that anybody would, but Challenge Soaps take a special pride and care in clothes) – which is why we have come up with this solid method on how to remove blood-stains from your clothes. A dried blood stain on your fabric can still be removed. There are different removal methods to use but make sure to use a method fitted for the type of fabric you have. You wouldn’t want to cause damage to your fabric. And whatever method you use, make sure to pretest the solution you are going to...

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