Dear Home-Ec 101, I read your information on why liquid fabric softener causes stains on dark clothing and that you use white vinegar instead. I have a front loading machine. How do I add the vinegar and how much? Sincerely, Washing in Walhalla Dear W.W., To add the vinegar to your washer, use either the … Read more
Dear Home-Ec 101, So I found your article looking for some ideas for dealing with our hard water issues here in Florida. I’m in school for biomed engineering so I appreciated the explanations you gave. I have a question and thought with your background you might know the answer, or know which direction to point … Read more
Heather says: After reading some of the comments on last week’s Quick Tip from Home-Ec101.com and Q-Tips, I began to realize that I may have inadvertently caused some confusion. Reading some of the responses to my admonition to never mix chlorine bleach and ammonia made me realize that some people are confusing the trademark Clorox … Read more