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Tip on removing grease and oil smudges from clothes.
BICYCLING Feb 1994 (v.35#2) pg. 43

Tips on handling of clothing contaminated by a pesticide.
FINE GARDENING #8 Jul-Aug 1989 pg. 8

Tips on how to launder a wool sweater.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Jan 1988 (v.33#1) pg. 85

Tips on washing a wool sweater.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Apr 1989 (v.34#2) pg. 50

The proper care of natural fibers. A grandmothers advice on increasing the life span of quality clothing.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #77 Sep-Oct 1982 pg. 92

Tip on using talcum powder to remove fresh grease spots from clothing.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #121 Jan-Feb 1990 pg. 18

Tip on removing perspiration stains and odors from clothing.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #125 Sep-Oct 1990 pg. 15

Make a soapy liquid for washing delicate materials (silk, kid gloves, ...) from soapwort.
ORGANIC GARDENING Apr 1990 (v.37#4) pg. 88

What's in the wash? An explanation of fluorescent whitening agents in many of today's detergents and their impact on garments made of handspun.
SPIN-OFF Summer 1992 (v.16#2) pg. 109
Added Info SPIN-OFF Fall 1992 (v.16#3) pg. 10

Caring for knitted shawls and stoles made from handspun. Describes blocking, storage and repairs.
SPIN-OFF Fall 1993 (v.17#3) pg. 44

Tips on preventative measures that will extend the life of natural-fiber garments and save on dry cleaning.
THREADS #15 Feb-Mar 1988 pg. 14

Tip: How to test a "dry-clean-only" fabric for washability.
THREADS #25 Oct-Nov 1989 pg. 8

Old recipe for "unshrinking" wool knits.
THREADS #30 Aug-Sep 1990 pg. 8

Tip for washing cashmere knitwear.
THREADS #34 Apr-May 1991 pg. 12

Advice on how to treat yellow underarm stains in all-cotton shirts.
THREADS #35 Jun-Jul 1991 pg. 12
Correction THREADS #36 Aug-Sep 1991 pg. 14
Added Info THREADS #37 Oct-Nov 1991 pg. 4

How to wash wool and cashmere knits in the washing machine.
THREADS #39 Feb-Mar 1992 pg. 22

Source of a strong fishy smell in a pure silk sweater is identified, along with information on how to get rid of it.
THREADS #53 Jun-Jul 1994 pg. 10

Tip shows how to make a protector to cover special buttons when washing or dry-cleaning a garment.
THREADS #64 Apr-May 1996 pg. 16

Taking the pain out of stains. How to treat water-, oil- and acid-based stains. Specifics on treating stains on washable garments and on those that require dry cleaning. Chart gives treatment for specific stains.
THREADS #77 Jun-Jul 1998 pg. 76

A recipe for aging new denim garments.
THREADS #82 Apr-May 1999 pg. 14

How to decipher the new symbols on clothing care labels.
THREADS #83 Jun-Jul 1999 pg. 12

Advice on how to revive a yellowed wedding gown.
THREADS #84 Aug-Sep 1999 pg. 12

How to add hidden loops for hanging skirts, pants and strapless dresses.
THREADS #85 Oct-Nov 1999 pg. 18

Money-saving guide to clothes care.
WOMAN'S DAY Sep 1 1982 (v.45#14) pg. 39

Tip on using 3M "Safest Stripper" to remove paint from clothing.
WORKBENCH Apr-May 1995 (v.51#2) pg. 24

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