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This month's featured neighbor is Heather from Nashville, Tennessee:
It's always so hard for me to motivate myself to put away my swimsuit and sandals. This year I was even
more discouraged when I started to pull out my Fall clothes and noticed a small spot of mildew on my favorite
white sweater! Is there hope that I can still save my sweater after it has been sitting in storage for months
untreated? Please help!
Heather, you are not alone, so don't despair! Try these tips to help remove hidden stains, and learn how to
keep your fabrics safe for seasonal storing. |
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TIP 1 |
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Mildew stains can be quite discouraging, but Tide may
help remove those stains and help keep your clothes looking like new.
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions. Then, soak the garment for
up to 30 minutes in a plastic bucket by adding 1/2 dose Tide? with Bleach per gallon of water. Weight
the item with a white towel to keep the garment submerged. Discard soaking solution prior to laundering.
Next, wash in one dose of Tide in warm water. Finally, line or air-dry and repeat the procedure if necessary.
Visit the Tide Stain Detective for more stain-removal tips!
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TIP 2 |
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We all know the importance of keeping our clothes in
the best possible condition. Some fabrics are simply too expensive to replace! Proper storage techniques
will help to maintain the quality of fabrics and clothing, and increase their longevity.
Rule 1: Take precaution and always make sure you wash or dry-clean all clothes and linens before packing
them away into storage. Often times clothes may not look dirty on the outside, but some stains don’t always
appear right away. In addition, insects are attracted to soils left on clothes, but cleaning them
thoroughly will help to reduce this attraction.
Rule 2: Make sure all clothing and fabrics are completely dry before packing them away into storage. Keep
closet storage to a minimum, to allow for proper air circulation among your clothes. Make sure you
keep your closets cool and dry to prevent mildew from affecting your clothes.
Finally, try tossing a Bounce? fabric softener sheet into the storage bins to
add freshness to your clothes while in storage. |
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| WANT TO BECOME OUR FEATURED NEIGHBOR?
If you have an interesting clothing care crisis you'd
like to share, submit your story now. You
might see your laundry crisis featured in a future newsletter! |
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| The history of soapmaking dates back to the seventh century
where it became an established craft in Europe. Italy, Spain and France became the primary centers for soap
manufacturing because of their vast supplies of oil from olive trees. The American colonies began commercial
soapmaking in 1608, when numerous soapmakers arrived in Jamestown, VA. In the early stages, soapmaking was
considered a household chore, but later soapmaking became a noble profession. |
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THE PEOPLE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD...
Say, what was that great tip on fighting grass stains in a past newsletter? Did you ever want to check out
previous copies of the Neighbor-to-Neighbor newsletter? Well now you can! Check out these past issues!
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Time to slip away and fix another style fallen flat? Not with Physique, it isn't.
Physique styling products are scientifically designed to help you create the look you want for 20 hours. Guaranteed.
If you’re looking to add time to your day, and more control over your look, check out Physique.com and get a free sample.
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Help us support UNICEF by looking for and redeeming valuable
coupons in your September 30 Sunday newspaper! When you buy these featured products with the UNICEF coupon,
Procter & Gamble will donate $.10 per redemption (up to $200,000) to "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF!"
"Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" helps to provide children around the world with health care, better nutrition, clean
water and sanitation, education and emergency relief. Just by redeeming one coupon, that $.10 will provide a
year's supply of vitamin A for two children!
To get your "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" box go to www.unicefusa.org.
Check out the savings you can redeem on ONE any size of the following products with the UNICEF coupon!
$.50 - Tide product
$.50 - Bounce Fabric Refresher
$.25 - Bounce dryer sheets
$1.50 - Dryel product
$.25 - Downy Wrinkle Releaser
$.25 - Downy product
$.40 - Cascade product
$.20 - Dawn product |
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SPIN AND WINNERS
Last month we asked you to tell us all about your summer vacation. Well, let’s just say our readers certainly
know how to "get-away!" Be sure to check out our three winning stories and submit one of your own at Spin and Win. You could be our next big winner for a year’s supply of Tide!
In August, our "Spin and Winners" were:
• Barbara from Fernandina Beach, FL
• Julie from Louisville, KY
• Shannon from Bothell, WA |
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| HE TALK
So, what is an HE washer anyway? These high-efficiency (HE) machines are considered the
top-of-the-line washers in the industry. Usually, HE washers are "front loaders" but top
loading machines are beginning to appear on the market. The HE machines offer many benefits
over standard washing machines – they use 50% less water, allow you to wash larger loads,
help save money on utility bills, and are more gentle on your clothes.
If you're thinking about buying an HE washer sometime soon, make sure you take our "Give
me the Dirt" survey. To learn more about HE washers, go to Tide HE and see our featured
manufacturer links at the bottom of the page. |
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