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And here's a lint roller for you: https://www.amazon.com/3M-836R-OS-Lint-Roller/dp/B00006IA8Q

What a nice looking cat, congratulations!

I'm just going to leave this here

Have a drink, master troll

I've never tried using a disposable razor before, but I have a "fabric shaver," which has given new life to a ton of my clothes. It works really well for getting off both pills and lint that has woven itself into the fabric.

These are more common in the US, they will not break since they just a solid piece of plastic. We can get the smaller ones you have but they are less common and usually marked as a travel lint roller. I like your solution to the problem though and wish the lint rollers I buy were that cheap!

Looks, like it rubbed on something in the packaging.... this might be your most inexpensive solution: https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Fuzz-Away-Fabric-Shaver-RTFS-2/dp/B0034BV6KA

Amazon link for non-mobile, non-UK friends.

http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Battery-Operated-Fabric-Shaver/dp/B0034BV6KA

A fabric shaver. Here's some examples:
https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Fuzz-Away-Fabric-Shaver-RTFS-2/dp/B0034BV6KA

Runs are the duct work that moves the warm/cool air from your HVAC to your rooms.

You don't need to buy anything expensive for outlets. Buy a small roll of fiberglass insulation and some gloves. Remove outlet covers stuff a bit of insulation in the space outside the box. Don't pack it, it is supposed to be loose. Replace cover. This is only an issue on exterior walls and usually if they need to be insulated the entire wall needs to be.

Get a free energy audit from your power company. Usually you get some free CFL/LED bulbs, a low flow showerhead, water heater blanket, and faucet aerators for free.

If you don't have water efficient toilets fill a liter bottle with water and put it in the tank.

Caulk around your windows.

Use plastic sheets on windows.

If you live in a warm area put heat reflecting window film on your southern windows.

Turn water heater down to 140F (no lower or it could culture Legionella bacteria)

If your water heater is over 15 years old, look at replacing soon. They like to die catastrophically when you are least prepared.

Go into your attic with a flashlight after a heavy rain. Look for damp wood or rot. If you find any, you need to have roof repair/replacement. It's expensive but costs a lot less than all the fixes you'll have to do from water damage.

Make sure your gutters have downspouts that lead water away from your foundation.

Replace any frequently used lights with LED.

Get a nice sink strainer to prevent clogging in the kitchen sink.

Do not pour grease down the drain.

Do not flush anything other than toilet paper. No pads, tampons, or their wrapping, condoms, "flushable wipes", paper towels, etc. Shit, Piss, and TP only.

Disconnect the dryer vent and clean it all out. If it's plastic or thin foil, replace it with metal.

Rockin’ Green Active detergent. It’s a game changer! Don’t use fabric softener at all or those scent beads for the washer. Soak in this initially then just use as laundry detergent after and going forward. I do pre wash with it and add an extra rise. It’s truly a game changer. No more stank.

Rockin' Green Platinum Series Active Wear Laundry Detergent Powder, 45 oz. - All Natural, Biodegradable, and Eco-Friendly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vHoPDb17MPGVZ

I try not to hug/hold/pet my cat when I'm about to go somewhere, but getting cat hair on clothing seems to be an inevitable side-effect to owning a cat. I've always had pretty good success with [3M's lint rollers] (http://www.amazon.com/3M-836R-OS-Lint-Roller/dp/B00006IA8Q). I keep one of the [Mini 3M lint rollers] (http://www.amazon.com/3M-Mini-Lint-Rollers-Pack/dp/B0000AQNOG/ref=pd_sim_121_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51zEp0xDVJL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0XX22FQ35XCHYWGDZFZY) in my desk at work for emergencies.

ETA - Just came across these "peel and pat" lint removing sheets -- [LintUps] (http://www.minimus.biz/LintUps-Sheets-J01-0459001-8000.aspx). You have to buy a whole case of them on Amazon, but minimus.biz sells them individually.

No recommendations on a specific brand but you could try getting a clothes shaver. They're pretty good about taking the pilling off things that've gone through a dryer.

I buy them in bulk on Amazon. 72 sheets for like $11. I'd buy them even if they were full price. They make such a huge difference!

https://www.amazon.com/Shout-Color-Catcher-Trapping-Sheets-Count/dp/B01B0ADMP8/

Mrs. Stewart's Bluing 8oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NEMV3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_vs4xwbJ4WW864

Might be a lint roller for clothes

https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Brite-Roller-5-Rollers-95-Sheets-Sheets/dp/B002DQ6EU4

I'm betting on wool dryer balls.

https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sheep-Premium-Reusable-Softener/dp/B00GA9P5P0

You'll find various debates about it, but in the end washing vs not washing is a matter of personal opinion. For clothing I prewash, but for quilting I don't. I'd keep going without prewashing to keep everything consistent, and don't wash it before quilting or you'll have fraying all over the place. Once you wash the finished quilt it will crinkle more than if you had prewashed, but it's not necessarily a bad effect.

Definitely use colour catchers when you wash your quilt to prevent dye runs.

Yeah this looks like moderate/severe eczema. Basically looks like my skin when I was a kid.

1. Food allergy testing. People with eczema have overactive immune systems, and the odds are good there is a food allergy issue as well. Better to know sooner rather than later.
   
   
2. Absolutely remove any scented detergents, soaps, perfumes, etc from her life to the extent you can. No fabric softener/dry sheets. Get some wool dryer balls to use as a way to soften fabrics instead of using residue-leaving sheets. No perfume or makeup. Scent free sunscreen.
   
   
3. She needs a steroid cream. There are several formulations (lotion, cream, ointment) and several strengths (typically from 0.05% to 0.25%). You need to find a dermatologist who actually cares enough to prescribe her one. This is a very routine treatment and shouldn't actually be causing you difficulty to find. So I'm very sorry for you and your daughter that this has been difficult so far. Steroid creams can be harmful with intense and long term use, but they will dramatically help flare ups get under control. And, luckily, less dangerous drugs are literally coming onto the market next year (Dupilumab and others).
   
   
4. House cleanliness. She may be having issues from dust, pet dander, mold, etc as well. Regular and intensive vacuuming and dusting and cleaning bed linens is critical.
   
   
5. Lotions need to be scent free and actually moisturizing. Some good ones to try other than the Cerave: Cetaphil, Aveeno (once you've ruled out oat allergy), Avene, and Aquaphor. Some of these brands make eczema-specific formulations that are worth a shot as well.
   
   
6. No more hot showers and lower the frequency of showering as much as you can.
   
   
7. Some home remedies that can help: bleach baths (google to make sure you've got the right ratios), oatmeal baths (you can buy packets of it on Amazon or in drug stores)
   
   
8. Education. Eczema has been called "the scratch that makes the itch." What this means is that sometimes an errant scratch is all it takes to set off an intense event of itchiness that makes you go crazy until you've ripped your skin open. She has to learn to try to resist the itching, because the more you scratch, the more you itch. It's so hard when you're a kid. But my mom would do things like putting gloves or socks on my hands at night to try to help. Benadryl, Zyrtec or other antihistamines may help as well.
   
   If you were doing things a few years ago that made it not as bad, start doing them again. Eczema is sometimes a lifelong affliction (my situation). It's a constant battle against the immune system, so you can't give up things that made a difference
   
   

I bought one of these kits and cleaned my dryer vents myself. the amount of lint I got out was amazing. enough to fill a tall kitchen trash bag.

All you need is something like this https://www.amazon.com/Gardus-RLE202-LintEater-10-Piece-Cleaning/dp/B0014CN8Y8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504584607&sr=8-1&keywords=linteater

I have one for 14' of vent, works great.

Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus!

something like this

I don't know if this can be saved, but a sweater pill remover should help.

https://www.amazon.com/Remington-FuzzAway-Battery-Operated-Sweater/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_2

Love it, but https://www.amazon.com/Downy-Wrinkle-Releaser-33-8-oz/dp/B00JKSYPNQ

http://www.amazon.com/Gardus-RLE202-LintEater-10-Piece-Cleaning/dp/B0014CN8Y8
This is the best way to clean your vents, done from the outside with the dryer running and on air fluff only (no heat, you'll break the dryer other wise)
Source: Professional appliance repair guy here.

I'm not sure if bleaching will ruin the spandex, but it will ruin the white, if that makes sense. White clothing isn't just lack-of-color, it's often treated with a bluing agent like this one. Bleach on white items will make them more yellow-ish. It also looks like this version of Oxiclean might hit the mark. I'm actually going to buy some of this myself now that I stumbled across it!

Try this.

Not a quote

By the way on a completely unrelated note . Get your bleach here

They're terrible for the environment, and dryer balls are reusable and don't ruin your towels

Spray a little Static Guard on it and it will prevent it from building up. Bounce sheets are also good after you’ve run it through the wash.

https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Fuzz-Away-Fabric-Shaver-RTFS-2/dp/B0034BV6KA

This is actually designed to remove pilling. Just lightly rub it over the pilled areas - don't push down hard on the fabric while using it.

You could use a sweater stone or a fabric shaver.

I read the reviews of Caron Simply Soft on ravelry and apparently it is known to have a fuzz halo (probably what makes it soft!) So, it's just the yarn and I wouldn't stress too much about it. Soft yarn = fuzz and pills!

Giants fans, here's a deal on a 6 pack of bleach for you, and 5 of your fellow Giants fans.

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

Enjoy!

Rockin Green - Active Wear formula. I soak my band and gloves once a month in it and then run it through the washing machine. I also add a scoop to my laundry. Never have any issues with odor since i started using it.

Rockin' Green Platinum Series... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Check out the Linteater (Gardus RLE202 LintEater 10-Piece Rotary Dryer Vent Cleaning System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CN8Y8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_A9OJBbB2KXJDC)

Yes, it is made for cleaning dryer vents but it comes with a cutter attachment (shown in one the pictures) and can be used to clean out things like gutters. Might work for your case depending on how far you need it to extend.

protect yourself

Ok so I’ll be honest I bring mine into the shower (not wearing them) and clean then just with water.
But from the time I was really into bras the best way to clean them is by hand in the sink or a bucket with a gentle soap made for that purpose and then hang or lay flat to dry. There’s several on amazon here is one

Forever New 32oz Granular Fabric Care Wash Natural Laundry Detergent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002USD5FC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RwiMDbNYWMNCS

In the sink with warm water. I use this detergent.

Try a lint shaver.

https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Fuzz-Away-Fabric-Shaver-RTFS-2/dp/B0034BV6KA

You can order this from Amazon. Or you can go to Walmart and buy this. I think a lint roller might do the job as well.

I used to use this on set when I would help out with styling jobs. Worked well, smelled good, but it's not compatible with all fabric types so do a patch test first.

So I use this detergent. It's specifically for workout clothes, and I haven't had any stinky clothes problems since I started using it! You can use it as a normal detergent or as a pre-soak--so if you come home, throw them in the tub with a scoop of this stuff then put it in a regular load of laundry. If I'm too lazy to do that, just hanging my sweaty clothes up when I get home (instead of leaving wet clothes in a heap/in the hamper) makes them a little less funky when I go to wash them.

My boyfriend and I mayyyy be the sweatiest worker-outers ever. This stuff has been a God send:

Rockin' Green Platinum Series... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

You just need one of these.

Mrs. Stewart's Laundry Solution. I actually use it on my horses' white tails and legs, but it's great for clothes too. It will stain like crazy if undiluted though. Fill up the washer, add 1 or 2 drops, then put the whites in.

http://smile.amazon.com/Mrs-Stewarts-Bluing-8oz/dp/B001NEMV3Q/ref=smi_www_rcolv2_go_smi?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Bra cleaning powder. It's specifically designed for hand washing fabrics that get smelly.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002USD5FC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1549916349&sr=1-1&keywords=bra+cleaner

Here's what I use



https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Fuzz-Away-Fabric-Shaver-RTFS-2/dp/B0034BV6KA

Maybe a [fabric shaver] (https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Battery-Operated-Fabric-Shaver/dp/B0034BV6KA)?

I have no idea, but this is the one that I have:

https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Fuzz-Away-Fabric-Shaver-RTFS-2/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=sr_1_37?keywords=sweater+shaver&qid=1563493148&s=gateway&sr=8-37

I apparently purchased it in 2013 and haven't had any problems with it.

Use the first method. The second (like a sweater/fabric shaver) works best on pilling, not pulls in fabric.

Can't tell what kind of fabric that is, but if the fabric is smooth (like a typical cotton t-shirt), try a Fabric Defuzzer. I used it to remove those annoying white piles (pills?). Used on my gf's bra. While she's wearing it.
Jk about the last part.


http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Battery-Operated-Fabric-Shaver/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420592982&sr=8-2&keywords=fabric+defuzzer

https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sheep-Premium-Reusable-Softener/dp/B00GA9P5P0

Do you have hard water? Hard water makes clothes stiff and hard. Add a water softener to your water system.

Experiment with different types/amounts of detergent.

Get these - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GA9P5P0/

What detergent are you using? Have you tried any of the scented wool washes, like Eucalan, Laundress, and Kookaburra?

I clean the dryer vents for all of my HVAC maintenance customers. I use this. Works amazingly.

All my goth friends swear by this stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Darks-Laundry-Detergent-Ounce/product-reviews/B0019D546C

I assume if you are wanting to make your garments 'white as snow' Christ can do that. Isaiah 1:18

All joking aside, Bluing works wonders. Amazon

I'm interested to hear if anyone has tips on this too. I stockpile these.
I keep them all over the house, in my bag, in the car, and I even have one at the office, just in case I miss a spot.

I've seen lots of recs for Soak as a no-rinse delicate wash though I've never used it.

I personally am a fan of the Forever New wash for handwashing delicate items and bras. It's super easy to use. I fill a sink with cold water, add the detergent and swish to dissolve, put in my clothes and agitate for like 30 seconds and then wait for 3-5 minutes. Then I drain the sink and rinse each piece quickly and hang dry. I find that it gets out stains really well (even old yucky ones) and doesn't leave a residue.

You need to get your hands on a sweater shaver. A buddy of mine fixed the suede inserts on his seats that looked just like this. Then you can use a suede brush to make it look like new.

Get some OxiClean, add powder to a bucket/mix with water, and leave your clothes soaking in there for 12-24hrs, and then wash regularly. Those pesky deodorant stains will be gone.

Source: I've done this before.

It's not actually a fabric softener, it's a dye-trapping sheet that goes in the wash when you put in the clothes/fabric and most of the free dyes that come off get trapped in the sheet instead of on other clothing/fabric. They were recommended to me at a quilting store, and we've been using them for years now for new clothes and fabric. I've found them from time to time at Walmarts, but more reliably, you can find them on Amazon.

No matter what I'm doing I throw everything in at the same time and if it's new I'll throw one or two of
these in. You can get them at Walmart or target cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-836R-OS-Lint-Roller/dp/B00006IA8Q

Here you go

Lint rollers like these... http://www.amazon.com/3M-836R-OS-Lint-Roller/dp/B00006IA8Q

I wear lots of black and cycle between long red or purple hair ;-)

I swear by Mrs. Stewarts' Bluing. You add a few drops of it, and it "blues" your whites, counteracting the dinginess. It won't affect the black and IMO works more thoroughly than non-chlorinated bleach. I'd wash with something good for darks and add bluing to every few loads.

I also know a lot of people use Shout Color Catcher to keep new clothes from bleeding, but this might catch the black your clothes are losing and keep them from blending into your whites.

You can get a color-catcher cloth to put in the wash with it.

Like this: http://www.amazon.com/Shout-Catcher-Dye-Trapping-In-Wash-Cloths/dp/B0000DIWJF

If you suspect your fabrics might run a lot, though, it's better not to wash it. I hope it's a wall quilt, not a bed quilt.

I use the blue marking tool on all my quilts and I have never had an issue with it coming out. As far as laundering it, I recommend throwing 1 or 2 color catchers to prevent bleeding of the colors. I also wash my quilts how I think the people using them will be washing- regular wash cycle high heat dryer.

You can wash it on cold in a gentle cycle if you absolutely have to throw it in the machine, but if you use hot water on it or put it in the dryer it will shrink and felt (felt = the fibers will basically meld together and the nice pattern on your sweater will be almost completely indistinguishable). If you need to wash it, though, the best way to do it is to wash it by hand with a special wool wash soap, something like this and then lay it flat to dry on a sweater rack like this.

I hand wash my sweaters in a tub with shampoo from the laundress

I lay them on towels on the basement floor overnight.

Sometimes you can get away with wool BLENDS in the dryer (depending on the specific one and the fabric care label), but I would never put a 100% wool sweater in a dryer, ever.

I do wash wool sweaters specially labelled as “machine washable” in the machine (on cold, on delicate, in a front loader with no agitation arm) and lay flat to dry, but that’s as far as I go. I’ve felted too many sweaters in my past to take chances.

I usually prefer just to fill up my bathtub a couple inches deep, add some wool-specific detergent and let my sweaters soak for twenty minutes or so while I’m doing other housework, then drain and rinse, carefully squeeze the excess water out, and lay flat to dry. Keeps them looking nice and fitting correctly for years.

You might want to [try this on it: OdoBan Ready-to-Use 32 oz Spray Bottle and 1 Gal Concentrate, Eucalyptus Scent - Odor Eliminator, Disinfectant, Flood Fire Water Damage Restoration] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZOQ9HY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_h.eNBbB9G0G3V) - after you clean it of course!

That stuff is a lifesaver when it comes to mold and smelly random crap.

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They make anti-static spray for clothes and I think even special drier sheets and fabric softener to help eliminate static electricity.

There are anti-static sprays that you can apply to the couch. I assume it's a vinyl or nylon couch. Those will make the most static.

We had one just like it. Every year or two you have to take it apart and clean it like you did. The actual lint filter screen on those is very ineffective.

I also found a lot of lint had gotten into the tube this connects to and to the actual vent run to the outside. There are a variety of cleaning kits out there. I can't find the one I have, but this is an example of one.

Prepare for the whitest laundry of your life. This stuff rocks. I learned about it from an episode of MST3K, oddly enough.

You want bluing for this for sure - https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Stewarts-Bluing-1101-MPLS-8oz/dp/B001NEMV3Q Better than bleach and then just stick them in the sun to dry/naturally bleach when finished.

Oxyclean and other peroxides are good for getting out protein stains (e.g. armpits, non-greasy food stains, grass, blood), whereas bleach will react with the protein and make the area yellower. So, you're already doing Step 1 correctly.

The next step is to add a bluing agent to your laundry! Mrs. Stewart's is a good brand.

When steaming isn't enough and I actually need to wash delicates, I hand wash with Forever New. It's a powder that dissolves easily in water, has a nice scent, and I feel like it does a good job of cleaning (and rinses easily!). I only use a little bit at a time, so I expect the bottle will last quite a while.

I use this battery operated fabric shaver and it works really well. My backpack still causes more pilling even after the first shave, so the pilling problem is ongoing. If using such a shaver, you have to be careful that you don't shave too much as it can put a hole in your fabric if it's thin enough or has been shaved too many times.

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Regular-Liquid-Bleach-Bottle/dp/B0036B8UGG

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

http://www.amazon.com/Dryer-Balls-Count-Assorted-Colors/dp/B004W7GNB2

This one has a big FREE on it: http://www.amazon.com/Oxiclean-Versatile-Stain-Remover-Pounds/dp/B005GI8UPI

> Last question! Does anyone know how to remove the blue dye in oxy 30's from a white shirt? Everyone sees the stains immediately and they shake their heads in disgust at me.

This should work..

Oxi clean free

If it is just oxiclean without dyes perfumes then I guess it's fine, but looking at the amazon reviews, everyone seems to be indicated that it does have a fragrance added. Ether way, a single use is probably fine but I would go for Oxiclean Free.

I'm looking at these.

I admit I am a bit skeptical on why these would even work, but I do like the fact that I could use an essential oil like lemongrass or sandalwood to get a nice scent out of the clothing.

I know this may seem odd, but apparently quite a few people don't know how to do laundry correctly. Here are some pointers for you.

Washing:

• Turn the washer on and let it fill to about 1/4 of the way.
  
• Add detergent and swirl it around with your hand or a piece of clothing. This will help to mix up the water and detergent to get a much better clean. Too many times have I seen people add all their clothes then water then detergent or some other way that isn't correct.
  
• Then add your clothes. Adding clothes should be the last step for washing.
  
• If adding bleach, add it to the little slot that says "bleach". Don't just pour it into the water. There is a reason why there is a special slot for it. When adding bleach right away to the water, you lose some of the bleaching power because bleach breaks down in warm water. IIRC this little bleach slot sends the bleach to the bottom and releases it at certain time during the laundry load. ( I guess it depends on what washer though, so YMMV)
  
  Drying:
  
  
• Get These Dryer Balls and the lavender scent if you want.
  
• When removing your clothes from the washer into the dryer, take the extra few seconds and flap the wet clothes. What I mean by that is, after the wash cycle is done, all your clothes are bunched up into a tight mess due to the spin cycle. When you toss them in your dryer, you should feather them. This helps lower the dry time.
  
• Clean the lint trap! Drying time can be reduced if too much build up occurs. Also it's a fire hazard and gross. It's usually the little slide out filter thing on the bottom of where the door is.
  
• Once a year check the exhaust duct as well. This is the silver shiny hose coming from the back of your dryer. It can also build up stuff that passes the lint trap filter. I say once a year, but I think you can let it go for a few years without much worry. I just like my things to last so I clean it every year and inspect it.
  
  Pro-Tips:
  
  
• Don't let your clothes sit in the washer for days. Depending on your water type can determine how long you can leave your clothes sit in the washer after they are done. I try not to leave mine in for more than a few hours, but I know sometimes you can forget about them. This is typically where that musty smell will come from. Even though you just washed your clothes, if you let them sit in the washer for a few days, they become damp and rank. When you dry them, the smell is baked into the clothes. Then you gotta rewash them to get the smell out. And trust me, there aren't many girls/guys that like a dank musty mold smell if you're trying to attract a mate. Also, you're friends will be like "damn, that dude smell like a mushroom".
  
  I've cut my drying time in half for a full load of work clothes by doing this (yay for saving on my electric bill!). The Dryer Balls help to air out the clothes and move them about in the dryer. Also, they don't ruin your towels and clothes. I'm no animal activist, but if you look up info about dryer sheets, most are made with animal fat and chemicals. Over time, this is what can cause your towels to not be so absorbent. I have actually conducted a test with this, and so far so good. New towels (a year old) are still very plush and absorbent vs. the older towels I used dryer sheets with. There is plenty of info about this though, so don't just take my word for it (cue LeVar Burton)
  
  I can't format this apparently and am stupid for such reasons. :(

The real killer is dryer balls...

https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sheep-Premium-Reusable-Softener/dp/B00GA9P5P0

This stuff is amazing. I keep a bottle in my car.

https://www.amazon.com/Downy-Wrinkle-Releaser-33-8-oz/dp/B00JKSYPNQ

You could always try something like this!

Downy Wrinkle Releaser - 33.8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKSYPNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wFMRAbZS7F2NE

I've used it and it works great, but never used it on a wedding dress

Chemical Guys Microfiber Applicators

Griots Garage Microfiber Speed Shine Cloth

Royal Auto Shop & Car wash towels 36 pack

Gummi Pflege Stift

Shurhold Buff Magic Compounding Pad 2 pack

Yacoto Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitt 2 pack

303 Fabric Guard

Invisible Glass 32 Oz - 6 pack

Griots Garage Microfiber and Foam Pad Cleaner

Chemical Guys Foam Cannon and Honeydew cleaner

Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine 32 oz

Mothers Clay Bar Kit

Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect 169 oz

Griots Garage Microfiber Drying Towel

303 Stain Guard

303 Speed Detailer

Detailer's Choice Leather Chamois

Natural Boar Hair Detail Brush Pack

303 Spray Wax

MATCC 5Pcs White Flannelette Polishing Wheel Cone-Shaped Wheel Grinding Head

Chemical Guys Premium Microfiber Applicators

303 has a Fabric Guard available on Amazon. Similar but another good option.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KMYYQ36/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468080510&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=fabric+guard&dpPl=1&dpID=417ldXdi8HL&ref=plSrch

Many folks say these work: Shout Color Catcher Dye Trapping Sheets, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B0ADMP8/

i use this for my OTF clothes and the boyfriend's mountain biking gear. works like a charm!

https://www.amazon.com/Rockin-Green-Platinum-Powdered-Detergent/dp/B075MPKB9X

Currently this is the cheapest thing on my list!

And for the 20 item this set of Dragon Balls is close!

I need the lint roller because i always have cat hair on me from my white kitty cats and the dragon balls because...dragon balls. lol! I LOVE SHENRON <3

You can later. In the mean time, you're going to need one of these.

It's called a lint roller. You can get one at any general store. Here's some at amazon: https://www.amazon.com/3M-836R-OS-Lint-Roller/dp/B00006IA8Q

have you tried a lint roller?

Oh man, I've done that! A purple top wrapped itself around an ivory sweater... I'm way more careful about separating loads now. You can also get these color catcher sheets, which seem to help. I haven't had a problem since I started using those.

I don't soak my clothes but I use color catchers in loads and I've been able to mix colors without them fucking up my other clothes. I've mixed reds and whites all the time with no worries (though if its a new item, I handwash it first and then throw a shit ton of catchers in the machine) https://www.amazon.com/Shout-Color-Catcher-Dye-Trapping-Cloths/dp/B0000DIWJF

I usually dont wash my rep stuff too often by trying my best to not do labor intensive activities in them and not sweat. Light Febreze or the dry cleaners if it must be done. If you just have to wash your reps, I suggest these.

I have two and really want a third. I wore mine all the time last fall/winter/spring and they still look brand new. They haven't stretched out at all, and I've had them almost a year. I also wash them pretty rarely... like, maybe twice or three times each, since I don't sweat in them and they breathe really well. I use this to handwash them, and they come out smelling amazing and looking perfect.

I machine wash all of my wool and cashmere with The Laundress wool and cashmere shampoo on cold delicate in a lingerie bag. I find that my sweaters don't shrink any further after the first initial wash.

The musty smell almost always comes from the foam padding on the inside of the metal shell. The padding is thin and is glued on, and to remove it/de-odorize it you'll have to take the shell off. You can remove it with a any thing thin and flat, such as a paint scraper, razor blade, or something similar, then spray the metal shell parts with a deodorizer. I've used a variety of deodorizers, but this one has worked well for me.

If you don't want to remove it you can try to deodorize the padding itself, though this doesn't always work. Also, if you want to replace the foam padding, you can. A simple hobby foam from a craft store and a hot glue gun is the simplest way, while flashing tape can provide added noise and vibration reducing benefits superior to the original foam.

I use to clean carpets for a company and nothing works better than this, u can put it on basically everything and it sanitizes
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZOQ9HY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_g.e1xbC3W3Q3S

This is why I carry a small spray bottle of Oboban in my driver side door. I spray before and after every pax. Smells great too!

Buy some Odoban (http://www.amazon.com/OdoBan-Odor-Eliminator-Gallon-Concentrate/dp/B000ZOQ9HY)- I love this stuff. They have it at Walmart in the laundry aisle. I work at a laundromat and we use it to get rid of every smell you can imagine. Just spray it everywhere, (ceilings, floors, counters) and then wipe it down if you want. You could also probably just let it dry. It smells kind of funny but it will go away and hopefully take the stuff with it.

Ever have a gi, rash guard or gym shirt that smells fine after a wash but smells like cat piss after you start sweating? I did and after being embarrassed I endeavored to find a way to fix it or throw it away. I was perplexed why, despite washing my gi after every roll, that they started to reek. The answer was simply that a cold wash with soap/detergent does not kill the bacteria present in your clothes. Do you want ring worm, staph or MRSA? Because that's how you get it! Maybe I'm just a particularly nasty bastard and you aren't, if so please ignore my post, but hopefully I am the best smelling person you might roll with.

Here are the fixes: OdoBan (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ZOQ9HY), Lysol Laundry Sanitizer (www.amazon.com/Lysol-Laundry-Sanitizer-Additive-2X90oz/dp/B0759NL96S) and Tide Pods Odor Rescue (www.amazon.com/Tide-Febreze-Defense-Laundry-Booster/dp/B01MS9CX2L).

The cause of the smell is bacteria. All of the other tricks such as freezing your clothes, etc only mask that their are funky bacteria living in your clothes. These bacteria must be killed and without hot water wash and dry, soap alone can't do it and once they are deep in your clothes I've not had success removing them without the above products.

If your clothes don't stink and you want to keep it that way use the Lysol Additive in your fabric softener slot - you can do the same thing with Odoban, but I prefer the smell of the Lysol which I now use ever wash as a preventative measure.

If your gi already stinks, a few tablespoons of OdoBan mixed with water and soaked over night will get ride of most of the smells. The Tide Pods will also work the same way. You can add either to the wash cycle too, but there is generally not enough time for them to work without a soak. If the stink isn't deep seated, you can just toss the Tide Pods in with a normal wash cycle.

Recommended on another post, this stuff should last you awhile. Comes with the spray bottle already mixed and a jug of concentrate. Been using it for a month now and I quite like it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ZOQ9HY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use Static Guard - it works well for me. Like the other person said, dryer sheets work as well, and are easy to carry around in a bag just in case.

You might want to try static guard I use it on my coats and dresses to release pet hair and keep it off and it's safe for most fabrics. The downside is it washes off so you'd have to apply it with each wear since those pant are particularly troublesome. I'm not sure how well it will work on fine lint but it works great on pet hair and every girl who owns something make of silk or wool should have a can of this anyway.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013IRBG4?pc_redir=1412323555&robot_redir=1

You can also get it at Wal-Mart. It keeps things from sticking to athletic pants, it also good on skirts that stick to tights!

As /u/abc1001xyz said, 30 feet would be longer than what residential code normally allows. Get this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014CN8Y8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 along with the 12 foot extension kit. That'll take you 24 feet. Or if you can do it from both the outside and the inside, you should be able to cover that distance.

just need to be more subtle

Disposable Fashion First Aid Women's Subtle Butt Disposable Gas Neutralizers 5 Pieces Set

Absolutely. Seems hit or miss.

Though I'm now interested in one of the related products, Shittens.

Umm... I guess?

Blue-ing. (Bluing) They sell a product in suprmarkets or Amazon. Its a mild detergent with a slight blue hue, removes the yellow look from your skin oil.

I like Mrs Stewarts, but experiment to find the brand you like.

http://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Stewarts-Bluing-8oz/dp/B001NEMV3Q

If you haven't seen one/don't have one... I pick up a cheap version of these at the dollar store, basically masking tape on a roller that you peel when it loses tackiness and for a buck it's cheap enough to have one by the computer.

Hmm, that's...disappointing about the sheets, but the timing of your post is brilliant, so I'll keep asking questions. How big is the inner roll where you slide the sheets off (length x diameter)? I'm betting you could buy normal lint rollers or lint roller replacement rolls and slide them on there.

For example the roll on this popular one looks to be about 4 inches (10 cm) long with an inner diameter of about 1.7 inches (4.3 cm.)

Use a lint roller like these

Okay so your measurements put you around a 26F. Depending on your comfort level, you may want to try a 28E since you're more used to 34s (which is sooo much bigger than you need!). 28E is also much easier to find. You have plenty of resources online especially (eBay, Amazon, and Figleaves are all good starts and you can check the resource list on the side here), but Nordstrom will have your size as well-though probably only online.

For starters to see how you feel about your size, I suggest ordering something from Nordstrom because they have free shipping & free returns. Even if you don't keep anything, it's a good way to figure out what size is good for you.

As far as 26's go, unfortunately there aren't a lot of options. But! If you look into Tutti Rouge from other seasons (prior to A/W '14), you'll find that their 28s are actually really 26s.

I also recommend you check out listings on Bratabase which is super helpful for figuring out bra stuff, though it can be a bit overwhelming at first.

To note about bras: You want your bra to always fit you on the loosest hook when you first buy it. The reason for that is as time goes by, your band will stretch out. Buying it on the loosest hook will allow you to keep it the longest since you can tighten it as you wear it out. You'll also want to be hand washing your bras to extend the life of them. For that I use Forever New. This giant thing of it will last you literally years.

Hope that helps!


EDIT: People, it seems like some of you are not actually reading my post beyond my first sentence and then admonishing me for suggesting a 26F. If you read beyond that, you'll see that I also suggested a 28E for comfort level and the fact that it's easier to find.

I use Forever New to handwash my bras, and I like it. Haven't tried it in a machine, though.

Heads up- forever new bra wash is great to use. Just get a little bucket to dissolve the powder in (cool) water, and kind of dip and rub your bras in the solution. Better for your bra fabric, super gentle on sensitive skin.

could try using something like this http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Battery-Operated-Fabric-Shaver/dp/B0034BV6KA/

https://www.amazon.com/Remington-FuzzAway-Battery-Operated-Sweater/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498500983&sr=8-1&keywords=lint+shaver

not for the discoloration but lint shaver is rly nice for this type of thing
i got mine for 2 bucks at a japanese tenso but this should be the same thing

I opted not to use it because I had enough diapers. I’m sure you could still use it. I would just be concerned about eventual build up causing absorbency/ repelling issues.

You could try “shaving” off the stain. If it’s like the stain I have, it’s kind of rough and just on top of the fibers. So, a clothing pill shaver might work.

Just get a pill shaver. It has nothing to do with Arc’teryx at all, it’s just a basic property of fabric that’ll happen to just about anything sooner or later.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mUHXDbH369TK9

I wonder if something like this could work? https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Battery-Operated-Fabric-Shaver/dp/B0034BV6KA

fabric shavers! link Just don't press too hard and run over the same spot multiple times or you may create holes in your sweaters.

Here's a link to one http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Battery-Operated-Fabric-Shaver/dp/B0034BV6KA

I use my grandmas which is old and not able to be destroyed so I don't know if the new ones are of good quality. I use it weekly though. Sweaters, socks, blankets, chub Rub in yoga pants that make them pill, etc. extends the life of my clothes by a lot.

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

http://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1318032514&sr=8-7

It can be! Just splash a bit of bleach here and there, and hope you have a station wagon! (Or a bit of creative thinking!)

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

Lol

Use dryer balls! No more sheets!
http://www.amazon.com/As-Seen-On-TV-Dryer/dp/B004W7GNB2

Why not just use normal dryer balls? I mean your clothes are already wet (why else put them in the dryer). The dryer is going to create steam from the moisture on the clothes. And you'd never have to buy fabric softener again.

Try tossing a couple tennis balls in there. Poke a hole in them first. You'd use this trick to dry down sleeping bags too. Cheaper than [dryer balls] ( http://www.amazon.com/As-Seen-On-TV-Dryer/dp/B004W7GNB2)

Should like like [This] (http://www.amazon.com/Oxiclean-Versatile-Stain-Remover-Pounds/dp/B005GI8UPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372198838&sr=8-1&keywords=oxyclean+free)

This is a proven method. Make sure to use Oxiclean Free. If you happen to be a homebrewer and have some PBW around, that also works great.


EDIT: Just realized you wanted to keep the labels. If you soak the bottles in Oxiclean Free or PBW for 10-12 hours this method will result in 50-75% of the labels falling off perfectly, but some will be completely ruined. I think it has to do with the type of glue some breweries use.

*oxiclean free.

Also the towel acts to break up wet clothes and allow air to circulate around the clothes. A better tip is to use dryer wool balls like these from Amazon for every load. You can save almost half the drying time and that means saving money too!


Wool Dryer Balls by Smart Sheep 6-Pack, XL Premium Reusable Natural Fabric Softener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GA9P5P0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uZBuDbWB131A4

Amazon! These are mine: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GA9P5P0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Q9bwtb0C28BTZ

+1 for wool balls

-100 for fabric "softener"

Wool Dryer Balls by Smart Sheep 6-Pack, XL Premium Reusable Natural Fabric Softener

Thanks OP! Something I haven't seen mentioned here yet: wool dryer balls, for those who can't or don't wish to use dryer sheets. These were the first result from Amazon.com but I would imagine they are easily found at Target, Walmart, etc.

My mom switched from dryer sheets to wool balls a couple years ago and sings their praises to anyone who will listen. For her it was less of a clothing care/skin sensitivity issue than a cost-effectiveness/chemical-elimination one. A household of 2-3 could easily get by with a set of 4, using 2 per load and rotating them. Anyone who misses fragranced dryer sheets could scent the wool balls with a few drops of essential oil (let it absorb for a day or two so your clothes don't end up with oil stains cooked into them).

Just a thought! What a great thread :)

So I accidentally ran my body microfiber towels through the dryer while the dryer still had wool dryer balls in it (these things). They don't actually contain fabric softener, they're just designed to keep laundry separate and help it dry faster. They just contain a lavender scent.

Just wondering if the towels should still be safe to use or if I should just run them through another wash cycle...

My pup is a newer rescue and a bit nervous, so he isn't really the type of explore on his own or get into mischief. For the most part he only picks things up when you hand them to him, even things like chews or toys. He did immediately perk up the first time he saw me do laundry, though, because I have wool dryer balls (like these). He reached right into my hamper, picked one up, and trotted around with it in his mouth, butt waggling like crazy. I could've choked on the sheer cuteness.

Also, as far as the care of your clothing goes, I'd really recommend getting away from store bought detergents and fabric softeners. They're full of chemicals and are harsh on your clothing and hard on your washing machine. I've fallen in love with using soap nuts, distilled white vinegar, and wool dryer balls to do all my laundry.

Soap nuts: http://www.amazon.com/NaturOli-Berries-Seedless-Cleaner-Processed/dp/B001DU4XPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238438&sr=8-1&keywords=soap+nuts

Wool dryer balls: http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sheep-Eco-friendly-All-Natural-Softener--Great/dp/B00GA9P5P0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238492&sr=8-1&keywords=wool+dryer+balls

And a great stain remover: http://www.amazon.com/Bi-O-Kleen-Bac-Out-Eliminator-Foaming-Action/dp/B005P0UYDS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238539&sr=8-2&keywords=biokleen

Then, I just keep a big container of white vinegar around to use as a fabric softener. If you like you can also add whatever essential oils you like to either the vinegar or onto the dryer balls (or both). Orange oil is my favorite, and I like this bigger bottle: http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Orange-Sweet-ounce/dp/B0019LPL8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238679&sr=8-1&keywords=NOW+orange+oil

I've found this saves money, water, energy, the whole shebang. I also have really sensitive skin, so switching to this way of doing laundry has really benefitted me all around.

Yeah I bought these a year ago, haven't noticed a difference.

Wrinkle Relaxer :
https://www.amazon.com/Downy-Wrinkle-Releaser-33-8-oz/dp/B00JKSYPNQ

Spray on your clothes the night before, brush the wrinkles out. Let dry, and in the morning they'll look even better. I don't own an iron either; I can just select the clothes I'll wear the night before, spray them, brush out the wrinkles (with my hand) and hang them on a hook on my closet door. The next morning; wrinkle free. I have also draped them over a chair or even laid them out flat on a desk, but hanging generally gives the best result. Only problem is it does not dry quick--so doing it the night before is best.

If I am being industrious, I hang them up as soon as they come out of the dryer (when they're still hot) and spray them all down before putting them away in the closet.

Downy Wrinkle Releaser

How are you rolling them? Try rolling them around a firmly rolled up towel (roll the towel super tightly and then secure with rubber bands or hair ties). Take your time, if there are any wrinkles when you roll, obviously rolling with wrinkles would make them worse. Then wrap another towel around the outside to secure everything in the roll.

You can also try hitting the changing room before PT to hang your uniform up so it has time to relax out a bit while you work out. They also make wrinkle relaxing sprays (here's one I've used before: https://www.amazon.com/Downy-Wrinkle-Releaser-33-8-oz/dp/B00JKSYPNQ), you could hang and spray before pt so it has time to dry.

Don't use regular 303 Aerospace Protectant on fabric. 303 makes another great product called Fabric Guard (Formally High-Tech Fabric Guard, same product new name) that works fantastically on convertible tops and also repels water like Scotch Guard. However it lasts much longer and also provides UV protection. To clean the top, you can use most regular APC cleaners, or if you want a purpose made product 303 Tonneuau & Convertible Top Cleaner also works very well.

Get some 303 Spot Cleaner (https://www.amazon.com/303-30206-Cleaner-Trigger-Sprayer/dp/B0002CACK4) a brush with fairly soft to medium bristles and a couple microfiber towels. Do a little elbow work action then suck any moisture left in the seat up with a good shop-vac. Once it is fully dry protect it with some Fabric Guard (https://www.amazon.com/303-30606-Fabric-Trigger-Sprayer/dp/B00KMYYQ36/ref=pd_sim_200_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=417ldXdi8HL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=THTN9ZZVF291V3PF8H76) ) and don't worry about another stain. :)

I've seen people on here recommend colour catcher products as well. Like this : https://www.amazon.com/Shout-Color-Catcher-Trapping-Sheets-Count/dp/B01B0ADMP8

Realized that I have Amazon in my phone and I can look it up as I sit in the Savannah airport to go home, it is the: Rockin' Green Platinum Series Active Wear Laundry Detergent Powder, 45 oz. - All Natural, Biodegradable, and Eco-friendly

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X/

Rockin' Green active wear detergent is incredible. Wash with an extra rinse cycle and odor is completely eliminated.

It's a lint roller.

Lint roller (on my crafting WL... for tidying up my rag quilts).

Yay for laziness! Everyone needs a little of that now and then! ;)

http://www.amazon.com/3M-836R-OS-Lint-Roller/dp/B00006IA8Q

You mean you use this?

Hmm, well I'm not sure I have any other advice. But I will say that I have dealt with this before. It sucks when you are wearing jeans and you go to the gym, change into shorts, and your legs look like they are covered in bruises or you have a blood circulation problem.

My mom claims that these weird color catcher sheets have worked to suck up excess dye in the wash. Maybe give them a try?

I use this when it’s color bleed. It pulls the dye from the water while it washes. Also, oxiclean has worked in the past.
Shout Color Catcher Dye-Trapping, In-Wash Cloths - 24 ea
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DIWJF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7cRSBb7Q3QW10

I use this for my wool tzitzis.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Laundress-Cashmere-Shampoo-Cedar/dp/B000OR5P5Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421370242&sr=8-2&keywords=laundress

What's a cheap way to launder wool/cashmere? I am so tempted to buy The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo - Cedar but it's expensive... is there a good alternative or is it worth the hype?

I have a fair amount of wool cashmere that I probably need to wash like 1 or 2 times per month.

I use a wool and cashmere detergent. This one in particular. Works well for me. Bonus, I finally hand-washed my cashmere scarf I've had for two years. And it's so soft!

odoban - http://www.amazon.com/OdoBan-Odor-Eliminator-Gallon-Concentrate/dp/B000ZOQ9HY

Odoban - A lot of martial artist use it for the smelly gis and gym bags. The stuff works better than febreeze.

http://www.amazon.com/OdoBan-Odor-Eliminator-Gallon-Concentrate/dp/B000ZOQ9HY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344127501&sr=8-1&keywords=odoban

I didn't search hard enough to find the single bottle. They sell it at walmart for less than $5.

Have you tried [Static Guard] (http://www.amazon.com/Static-Guard-Cling-Spray-Fresh/dp/B0013IRBG4)? I spray this in my coat arms etc in the winter when I know I'm more likely to get shocked.

Edit: Or dryer sheets? I hear you can rub those on clothes and that helps.
Edit 2: I'd fix my link above, but I suck and don't know how

$4 solution

Static Guard Spray -- your new best friend.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013IRBG4/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_awdm_2tDCub0HK8C6P

Use a static cling spray.

If it is a static issue, I use this on my jackets and coats. It's probably cheaper at a drugstore than on Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/Static-Guard-Spray-5-5-oz/dp/B0013IRBG4 available at Target and other such stores, too.

I tuck unscented dryer sheets into the pockets of my static causing clothes and I buy static spray by the truck full. I hate how it smells, but once it dries, all scent goes away. I use it on my hair brush and my chair at work. https://www.amazon.com/Static-Guard-Fabric-Spray-Ounce/dp/B0013IRBG4

Static Guard it smells weird but it works.

You could always use a linteater

I purchased one and it does a great job. My dryer is located on the second floor, it goes up the wall, and through the attic out the roof the roof.

Buy one time, you can use it many times. You could probably get away with the lower-cost version, or something similar to this.

What I done was, when I put all the rods together, I went ahead and used electrical tape and taped the joints just in case, that way they didn’t come apart in the middle of the duct.

I try to do what things I can around the house, the things I cannot do I’ll call a professional for.

lint eater

I've done this... Go to amazon and buy this:

http://www.amazon.com/Gardus-RLE202-LintEater-10-Piece-Cleaning/dp/B0014CN8Y8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=dryer+vent+cleaning

Then buy the extension length you need here:

http://www.amazon.com/Gardus-R3203612-LintEater-12-Foot-Extension/dp/B001652LO6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-3&keywords=dryer+vent+cleaning


Follow the instructions and for the love of god do not put your drill in reverse!!!

I bought a new house the dryer would not vent at all. I had to use the claw at first and pulled out socks, underwear and literally a giant pile of lint. It would fill your avg kitchen sink. Once done put your shop vac on the end and blow out the loose stuff. If you don't own a shop vac, now is the time to buy one.

I now once a year clean my vents and I've used it for many other projects.

I second checking the dryer vent for lint build up. Its super easy to clean your dryer vent with a shop vac and one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Gardus-RLE202-LintEater-10-Piece-Cleaning/dp/B0014CN8Y8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1520883654&sr=8-4&keywords=Dryer+vent+cleaner

here you go

Not OP but here http://www.amazon.com/Gardus-RLE202-LintEater-10-Piece-Cleaning/dp/B0014CN8Y8

Oh i didnt think about going to attic and disconnecting the vent pipe. But what if I cannot find any way to disconnect event other than cutting it. Is that OK? I just ordered
http://www.amazon.ca/Gardus-RLE202-LintEater-10-Piece-Cleaning/dp/B0014CN8Y8

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014CN8Y8

You probably want one of these for its intended purpose anyway.

Washing on cold with a detergent made for dark clothes should keep oxfords pretty bright for a good long while, but ultimately everything fades over time.

http://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Darks-Laundry-Detergent-Ounce/dp/B0019D546C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394491169&sr=8-2&keywords=woolite+dark

Get that and soak them in the tub.

I always use this Woolite detergent on my mostly black wardrobe, I've definitely noticed less fading. Friction also makes blacks fade, so I also always wash on the cold, delicate cycle and hang dry the clothes that I care about.

I got blood stains on my well worn APC's, you just have to live with it and embrace it. Eventually they will fade out with a few washes and is barely noticable. You can still see them on mine, but really only on the weft when turned inside out.
Trying to blot it out will just make it worse. You also order Woolite Dark from Amazon.

Woolite Darks also helps keep black clothes dark.
https://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Darks-Laundry-Detergent-Ounce/dp/B0019D546C

Worth every cent.

I haven't tried it yet, but there's a detergent specifically for this purpose: Woolite Darks.

Have you seen the Woolite extra dark care? I use this on all my pants. I'm a newb though so I can't tell if it's really any better.

A few months ago, before MFA, I wore jeans that were way to big/baggy and I washed them every single wear and they all still look somewhat decent and I'm pretty sure some of them have been washed almost 50 times.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019D546C

not sure, I use this one that a friend recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Laundry-Detergent-Regular-Washers/dp/B0019D546C

Here's the link to the Amazon page: Subtle Butt: disposable gas neutralizers (5 saving graces) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KYVJSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KhyLBb0PVVG98

This

This

And this

A thing on my list.

Maybe your partner could try wearing these in his underwear:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KYVJSC?psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Butt-disposable-neutralizers-saving/dp/B001KYVJSC

These might help.

Apparently these are real, Amazon has them for sale

This is a super weird suggestion (sorry), but if you are really desperate, these pads are an option: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001KYVJSC/ref=pd_aw_sbs_6?pi=SY115&simLd=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001KYVJSC?pc_redir=1413677896&robot_redir=1

You're welcome. And before you ask, yes -- they do come in mint.

I don't have personal experience with it, but family members have used Bluing to whiten antique tablecloths. As others have mentioned, you'll probably want to test it out first and do a bit of research on fabrics. Good luck!

Blue dye. Just a little drop of it in the washing machine (filled with water) is enough to keep clothes bright white. The blue dye will mix with the yellowing (from wear and wash, use) in turn becoming bright white. It has something to do with the colour wheel and mixing. Oxyclean for cleaning out any smell.

One? You need them in bulk :)

http://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Brite-Lint-Roller-Sheets-Count/dp/B002DQ6EU4

If I were to do it at home, I'd spend more than $80 a month on these ... Dog hair is not fun to deal with.

And my time is more valuable than fumbling for 10-15 minutes per shirt trying to iron it. A professional's job is to do something cheaper than I assess the value of doing it myself is.

So, basically, stick the ironing board up your own ass, and carry on :)

I asked a very specific question. That is not the answer.

They sell a sticky roll thingy at every pet shop, will get your clothes clean of hair, as far as your privates good luck

Edit: oh and get the hair out before doing laundry, or feel free to call me to unclog your drains for a 125 dollars plus equipment fees

Also here's a link on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DQ6EU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kc75BbK1QVN1Y

I don't think you understood what I mean't by a lint roller this is what I was referring to. You roll it over your pants to remove lint. I've worn the pants with boots, Converse, other high tops, Vans, running shoes, oxfords, monk straps and they all work extremely well

I don't use anything fancy, but I do brush mine at least once every other day though. I just use a regular style pet brush and a steel comb for finishing and keeping the fur on her ears and legs from matting. Also, I highly suggest having lint rollers/pet hair rollers around for your family and friends to use on their way out of your house, that should alleviate their complaining. I use Scotch-Brite Lint Rollers but I'm sure some of the cheaper ones work well enough as well.

I want clean underoos.

Edit: This would also effectively clean my underoos.

I use a garment mesh bag for cotton undies/tops and hand wash all delicates including undergarments and clothing items I don't want to risk with this, it's amazing: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002USD5FC
I hang dry everything.

This. You would have to cut off the longer threads though, so it doesnt grab them and cause runs in the fabric. These things are awesome.
Remington Fuzz-Away Fabric Shaver, RTFS-2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SvprDb5ME6MYZ

I got this [fabric shaver](Remington Fuzz-Away Fabric Shaver, RTFS-2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7GhcAbSCDPD1P) to depill my scrubs but I have also used it on knit items it works pretty well unless you have very large pills

Fabric shaver

They make shavers designed especially for this purpose.

I've got three cats, no amount of lint rolling gets all the fuzz and hair off my clothes. It's just something you have to go with. If a regular lint roller doesn't cut it you could try one of these automated lint removers mainly for pilling on fabric, though. Or one of these magic lint brushes

The fuzzies are called pilling, and you have to shave them off. There are fabric shavers you can get for pretty cheap

You could try washing and drying it first to see if it cuts down on the fluff. If that doesn't work, you could try using a sweater shaver to take off the extra fluff.

probably the easiest

Game Changer

You need a sweater shaver. No that’s not a typo. This is an example. www.amazon.com/dp/B0034BV6KA/ They are really effective at cutting this stuff off, just don’t push too hard or you could break the fabric surface.

If you have high carpet, you can use a fuzz shaver. I just had my house painted and used something like this to shave the carpet fibers that had the paint spots. Worked a lot better than stain remover that just spreads the paint to a larger spot and also bleaches the carpet.

Thrift store cashmere. You can almost always find real cashmere sweaters at the thrift shop. They end up there because 1) they are pilling or 2) they are sporting a few moth holes. Buy a cheap electric depiller from amazon. Then learn to thread a needle; holes in wool are super easy to hand sew.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034BV6KA/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

You could try a fabric shaver, https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0034BV6KA/ref=mp_s_a_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538433466&sr=8-7&keywords=fabric+shaver&dpPl=1&dpID=41-0iz2efCL&ref=plSrch
It may work well in getting rid of the hairs

Fabric shavers.

Here is one

I got you fam https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483731978&sr=8-3&keywords=clorox+bleach+bulk

You can buy some bleach here: https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Regular-Liquid-Bleach-Bottle/dp/B0036B8UGG

Buy this and chug it down. Be sure to report yourself before drinking it.

Edit: OP's been spamming threads asking whether or not he should purchase that hack for $5. Please ban him. :)

the monkey's like..
ICHIGO? MORE LIKE ICHIGOTTA GO! HUEHUEHUE

now go back to your room and think about what you've done.countless number of boku no pico rewateches and hentai's have resulted in the conclusion that 015 is the best girl.
also,if you need are hungry( just in case)
https://www.amazon.com/Hirts-Everbearing-Strawberry-Plants-Bareroot/dp/B000P3K8G8
and
https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG
remember to stir it well.

I use cotton bedding as well. I'd suggest picking whichever type of weave feels most comfortable to you (percale, sateen, etc). I'm currently using Threshold percale sheet sets from Target and Tommy Hilfiger sheet sets from Macy's and love them.

Dust mite allergy is a big thing for many eczema sufferers (including myself), and my allergist recommended using dust mite covers for the mattress and pillow to limit exposure. I just bought this one on Amazon last week.

As for doing laundry, it's a good idea to wash bedding using hot water weekly for cleanliness as well as to kill dust mites and bacteria etc. Fragrance can be a huge trigger for eczema, so I've been using All Free & Clear detergent and using white vinegar in a Downy ball for the wash. I also use dryer balls in the dryer instead of fabric softener (no fragrance and chemicals!).

Maybe these dryer balls?

Are those the ones with the prickly points on them?

https://www.amazon.com/Dryer-Balls-Count-Assorted-Colors/dp/B004W7GNB2

If so, no.

To bottle your wine, you're gonna want an auto-siphon (one of these bad boys http://www.amazon.com/Fermtech-5516-Regular-16-Auto-Siphon/dp/B0064ODELI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462350125&sr=8-1&keywords=auto-siphon) and appropriate tubing.

You're also going to need some kind of liquid dispenser (a la http://www.amazon.com/Arrow-Plastic-00756-Beverage-Dispenser/dp/B005S4LOYY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1462350089&sr=8-10&keywords=water+dispenser - wash that shit out first).

You'll use your siphon to "rack" your wine into the dispenser and then dispense it into bottles of your choosing. If anything, buy the siphon's tubing at a homebrew store and not online; a lot of online venders sell non-food grade tubing and list it as food grade.

To clean out your jugs (carboys) I recommend Oxyclean Free (http://www.amazon.com/OxiClean-Versatile-Stain-Remover-Free/dp/B005GI8UPI) used in conjunction with really any clean scrubber. I'd clean out the bottles with this stuff too, then sanitize with star san. I usually keep some star san in a spray bottle; it makes life a lot easier.

Can you buy it off Amazon? :D

Oxyclean Versatile Free with the green on the label. amazon link for reference. It's dye free, fragrance free, and doesn't have chlorine. It's normally a wee bit cheaper at my local super market, like $8, but occasionally I'll see it online for less than that.

I use these dryer balls. It's a great price, and they work really well. I just leave them in the dryer for all loads and it's definitely cut down on drying time when I don't dry outside.

You can also get these

You can try this in the dryer:

https://www.amazon.com/Nellies-All-Natural-Quick-Change-Dryerballs/dp/B00O6B2Y12

and buy scent sticks for them:

https://www.amazon.com/Nellies-All-Natural-Fragrance-Sticks-Lavender/dp/B002NWBRW8

Or you can buy wool dryer balls:

https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sheep-Premium-Reusable-Softener/dp/B00GA9P5P0

and put a few drops of essentials oils on them and throw them in the dryer.

No, those are similar but if you want something to make your clothes smell nice, these:

https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sheep-Premium-Reusable-Softener/dp/B00GA9P5P0

You can put a few drops of essential oil in them and they'll smell up your clothes all nice and when the scent wears off you just reload them.

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Downy wrinkle releaser (looks like this). I give this advice to all of my college interns, never iron or dry your cloths to get wrinkles out. With this stuff you can pull your cloths out of the basket, put it up on a towel rack, spray three times on the front, three on the back (covering the whole shirt), then put it on and lightly tug your shirt, by within a couple minutes the wrinkles will be gone. (note: it takes 2x to 3x more for pants or thicker shirts).

I give this advice to my interns every year, I've used it for years and never had a problem

I use the Downy Wrinkle Releaser Spray,

I have an old/empty cologne bottle I fill up with it when I pack (so it is TSA friendly) and once I get onsite I spray myself down, doesn't hold a lot but you only need it for Day 1. You can spray all over but I usually just spot treat the bad areas or the most visible like around the waistline, usually the worst after the flight.

https://www.amazon.com/Downy-Wrinkle-Releaser-33-8-oz/dp/B00JKSYPNQ

Downy wrinkle releaser works great for this. You can either 1. lightly spray the wrinkle releaser on the hem, smooth it out with your hand, and then fold the tshirt with the hem pressed down, or 2. spray a little more heavily on the hem, and smooth with your hand and hang or wear immediately.

I am exactly the same regarding ironing and have been wondering about steamers, so thanks for making this post! My super cheap/lazy alternative right now is Downy Wrinkle Releaser spray (I've only ever bought the little travel size one - they have it at most drug stores - and it's just a couple dollars). Definitely not a replacement for an actual steamer, but it's surprisingly effective on light wrinkles. And the travel size is great for, well, travel.

Also, I go even deeper into cheapskate territory and refill the bottle with plain water when it's about 3/4 empty. It seems to work just as well and still smells nice.

Ok wait! I am seeing conflicting information here. That kit you linked contains the High Tech 303 Fabric Guard which guards against UV. However, the packaging shows the standard 303 fabric guard. I guess they're the same product?

I then checked the product page for the 303 Fabric Guard and it did not mention UV protection. One of the reviews even said that he/she called customer support and said that it did not include UV formula.

So what gives? I'm so lost.

In addition, the Autogeek product page mentions sun protection as well.... maybe it does provide protection?

Do what everyone else said with the washing and the vinegaring and the hosing and the drying. Then spray and wipe the whole thing down with 303 fabric guard (regular 303 aerospace works great as well). This also works great on camelbaks, I spent half an hour or so cleaning mine this year and it looks brand new.

is this the 303 you use for the fabric interior ?

https://www.amazon.com/303-Fabric-Upholstery-Protector-Repellent/dp/B00KMYYQ36

Seeing a bunch of others but not nearly as much reviews as this one

303 Aerospace Protectant is for vinyl, rubber, and plastic interior surfaces. Great for protecting your dashboard from UV. 303 also makes several other products. This is what I'm referring to. https://www.amazon.com/303-Fabric-Upholstery-Protector-Repellent/dp/B00KMYYQ36

If you want to be sure whether any clothing is "bleeding" in your wash, you can use color sheets like these https://smile.amazon.com/Shout-Color-Catcher-Trapping-Sheets-Count/dp/B01B0ADMP8/

No problem! Those sheets are a lifesaver especially when you see how dark the sheet comes out in the wash and none of the dye is on your washer nor the other clothes.

I’m going to save you all some trouble and stinkiness. I was close to throwing out every gi and rash guard I own. This detergent works.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-2UtDbMD0C08Q

I had a similar problem where about 1/2 hour in to my commute my skin would start to get irritated. I solved it by switching over to an active wear detergent. It seems regular old laundry detergent doesn't get out all the stuff you'll sweat in to a chamois, so it just builds up over time and starts irritating your skin and also smelling bad. I use https://www.amazon.com/Rockin-Green-Platinum-Powdered-Detergent/dp/B075MPKB9X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Active+Green&qid=1562694602&s=gateway&sr=8-1 , but I'm sure any active detergent would work fine. And as a bonus my bike clothes never smell now even after long rides.

I had the same problem and then I found this stuff, it’s been a game changer

Rockin' Green Platinum Series Active Wear Laundry Detergent Powder, 45 oz. - All Natural, Biodegradable, and Eco-Friendly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_LWsRDbP4BWAM5

I use this stuff on all my BJJ clothes. Gi in cold water and nogi stuff in hot. Hang dry everything. Rockin' Green Platinum Series Active Wear Laundry Detergent Powder, 45 oz. - All Natural, Biodegradable, and Eco-Friendly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DQyTDbRCPZ8KT

vinegar definitely helps but this stuff is awesome too: https://www.amazon.com/Rockin-Green-Platinum-Powdered-Detergent/dp/B075MPKB9X. my husband and I just add half a scoop to the load when it’s workout clothes or towels, and it’s made a huge difference.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-836R-OS-Lint-Roller/dp/B00006IA8Q

I use this little cheap Remington one.. works great
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VLPMDb39CF630

Dryer balls. Use that link as a starting place though, that's not a good price.

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG