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Zote Soap: What It Is and How to Use It for Laundry
What Zote laundry soap is, how pink, white and blue bars differ, and how to hand wash, pre-treat and grate it, with…
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Laundry Detergent Bars vs Liquid Detergent: Is a Bar Enough?
A detergent bar is enough for hand washing and stain treatment, but liquid suits machine loads. Learn how soap and syndet bars…
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Fels-Naptha vs Zote: Which Laundry Bar Should You Use?
Fels-Naptha is a compact stain bar and Zote is a large general laundry soap. Compare purpose, ingredients, scent, size and cautions, then…
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Fels-Naptha Laundry Soap Bar: What It Is, What It Does and Whether It Is Safe
An honest overview of the Fels-Naptha laundry bar: maker, current ingredients, how to pre-treat stains, safety and sensitivities, and where it falls…
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Fels-Naptha Alternatives: What to Use Instead
Alternatives to Fels-Naptha for people who cannot find it or want fragrance-free or different ingredients: other bars, liquids, enzymes and oxygen bleach.
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Can You Use Regular Bar Soap to Wash Clothes?
Regular bar soap can hand wash a few light items in a pinch, but it leaves residue in hard water and does…
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Best Bar Soap for Stains: Which Laundry Bars Work on Which Stains
Which laundry bars suit which stains: grease, collar grime, grass, blood and makeup, why soap works or falls short, and a simple…
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Liquid vs. Powder vs. Pod Detergent: What Is the Difference?
Compare liquid, powder and pod detergent on cost, stain removal, convenience, storage and safety to choose the best one for your laundry.
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Laundry Detergent Guide for Allergy Sufferers
Fragrances, dyes and preservatives are common detergent allergens. Learn how to choose gentler products and wash clothes to protect sensitive skin.
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Top Tips to Hand Wash Clothes with Detergent
Step-by-step instructions for hand washing clothes with detergent, plus tips for delicates, stains, rinsing and drying.
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Are Fabric Softeners Toxic? The Truth About the Myth
Fabric softeners are not poisonous when used as directed, but fragrances, quats and preservatives can irritate sensitive skin. Learn the facts and…
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Powder Laundry Detergent Do’s and Don’ts
Measure powder carefully, dissolve it fully, sort your clothes and store it dry and out of children’s reach for cleaner laundry.