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Old 05-12-2008, 03:31 PM
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Seeing Bright's tip for closing a bag, reminded me of this shirt folding tip. There are probably many such tips out there. So here is a thread we can shate them in. This could be very inspiring and informative.

Here is my contribution.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...58538500026068
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That's how the Japanese fold shirts - us Americans don't have the room to lay out each shirt and remember which hand to do what with.
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Susan, you speak Chinese?? Wonderful!!

I've seen this video before but for the life of me, I just can't do that folding procedure.

Do you have one for folding fitted sheets? I read instructions years ago but never saw it in a video. Its very helpful for storing them properly.

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Ever spill red wine on a shirt or carpet? Ever have an impossible stain to remove? This has worked on every stain ever created. Red wine on a tan shirt that had already been washed and the stain was still there. 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% Dawn dishwashing soap. For some unknown reason it has to be Dawn. Tried others and didn't work. And don't mix any more then you need as it's shelf life is about 2 hours.
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I remembered seeing the shirt-folding trick on Martha Stewart years ago. Here are the instructions in English and with a video:
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/...ld%20a%20shirt

I think there are also fitted-sheet-folding techinques at her website. :2cool:
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well, a little splash of salt on coffee before brewing takes some of the bitterness off of the finished brew (unsure that's applicable here LOL)
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OK, I've watched that video a hundred times and now have t-shirts that look like balloon animals. Clearly, I am t-shirt challenged. Best household tips I have are send out laundry and hire a housekeeper! LOL :joke:
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I am really enjoying these tips. I need all the help I can get!
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I saw the t-shirt folding video years ago and practiced til I could do it, tho not quite that fast.
But it comes apart easily when you pick it up.

Instead I bought a t-shirt folding board from QVC. Works great!!
My husband loves it, and keeps his t-shirts folded to a T with it...
Got my son one and he loves it too.
Our t-shirts are folded to the same size now.
Especially great for packing...
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Now that Susan has started a thread for Household Tips, I am posting the "close a bag without a bag clip" video here also.

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Old 05-13-2008, 02:06 AM
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I saw the t-shirt folding video years ago and practiced til I could do it, tho not quite that fast.
But it comes apart easily when you pick it up.

Instead I bought a t-:edit: folding board from QVC. Works great!!
My husband loves it, and keeps his t-shirts folded to a T with it...
Got my son one and he loves it too.
Our t-shirts are folded to the same size now.
Especially great for packing...
Do you know where I could get one of these boards?
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Old 05-13-2008, 02:27 AM
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Do you know where I could get one of these boards?
mcelheny,
Here's the link... Watch the video (below the picture) to see how it works...

http://home-solutions.hsn.com/debbee...51080&ocm=sekw
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Old 05-13-2008, 01:15 PM
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Thank You
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Great household hints! I love it! Dawn dishwashing detergent can also be used to get rid of fleas from your pet. Put a drop or two in a container of water. Gently mix together. Use flea comb to brush your pet and get rid of fleas for good!
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