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This month's featured neighbor is Linda from Erlanger, KY:
We celebrated Thanksgiving dinner at my house this year. Everything went
great, except for the red wine stains left on my linen tablecloth. I don't
want to ruin my favorite holiday linens! How do I even begin to remove
these stains?
Linda, red wine stains may be somewhat intimidating at first glance. Try
these tips to help remove those stain remains from your precious linens. |
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If possible, try to treat the stain immediately by using a cloth to blot
(not rub) as much of the liquid spill as you can. Make sure you work from
the outside in, to keep the stain from spreading even further. Remember
that time is of the essence, and the faster you get to the stain, the
easier it will be to remove.
However, if you aren't lucky enough to treat the stain early (as many of
us aren't), there is still hope. As a standard rule, before treating any
garment, always refer to the care label instructions first. Protect your
colored linens by pre-testing the effects of these stain removal
techniques on a hidden area of the item. Now, onto removing those
wine stains!
First, rinse the garment in cold water to dilute the stain. Then, soak
up to 30 minutes in a plastic bucket, with 1/2 dose Tide? with Bleach
per gallon of water. Weight the item with a white towel to keep submerged,
and don't forget to discard soak solution prior to laundering. Finally,
wash in 1 dose of Tide? with Bleach in warm water. Air-dry your table
linen and repeat procedure if necessary.
Visit the Tide Stain Detective
for other holiday stain solutions, and much more! |
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Check your December 30, 2001 Sunday newspaper for money-saving coupons
from great brands such as Tide, Downy, Bounce, Dawn and Cascade, just to
name a few! Not only will redeeming these coupons save you money on
these great products, a donation will also be made to the Special
Olympics for each coupon redeemed! So, help a great cause and save money at the
same time - don't miss your December 30 Sunday newspaper!
Visit www.specialolympics.org
for more donating information. |
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Like the
sound of $2500 of new furniture for your home? Visit
thebouncehouse.com for complete rules about a chance to win
$2500 towards new furniture of your choice. While you're there, check out
the great tips for adding freshness to your house with Bounce, and then
tell Bounce your favorite alternative use! |
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Unwind with a cup of your favorite
Millstone Gourmet Coffee as you prepare
your home for family and friends this holiday season.
Visit Millstone.com
to take our "What's Your Blend?" survey
and discover a Millstone blend that's personalized to your palate.
And while you're visiting, don't forget to register for the monthly
Millstone Gourmet Giveaways
sweepstakes! You could win one of five gift baskets filled with gourmet
items and Millstone Coffee. |
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Just when you think you've finished unpacking your holiday linens, it's
time to pack them all up again. This year, use these tips to help keep
your favorite tablecloths and napkins safe in storage for next year's use.
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Make sure tablecloths and
napkins are clean and completely dry before
storing to help prevent mold, mildew and insect damage |
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Use empty gift wrap tubes
to roll up large tablecloths which helps cut
down on creasing and wrinkling |
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For extra freshness in your
linen napkins, tuck a Bounce? sheet
in an envelope and place between stacks |
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SPIN AND WINNERS
Thanks to all of our neighbors who submitted stories for our November
contest - it was inspiring to read your 'thankful' tales. Visit
Spin
& Win to read our three
winning stories, and while you're there, check out the theme for our
December contest. This will be our last contest of the year, so hurry
and submit
your story now! All
December winners will receive a year's supply of Tide!
And in January, 2002, Whirlpool? will award a grand prize
of a Whirlpool Ultimate Care? washer to a selected "Spin and Win" entry
from the past year. The Ultimate Care? washer is uniquely designed
to consistently clean large loads while providing the most gentle
fabric care in the industry.
So, don't miss out on your last chance to win big - Good Luck!
In November, our "Spin and Winners" were:
? Natalie from Chicago, IL
? Jane from Needham, MA
? Andrea from Columbia, SC |
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