• January 03, 2019

This is part of our ongoing series helping consumers better understand chemicals, chemistry, and product formulations. We translate the science, bust the myths, and give you an honest assessment, so you can make informed choices for your family! Ingredient: These are actually two different, but closely related, chemicals: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES). What they are...

• December 28, 2018

Soaps and detergents are essential to personal and public health. Through their ability to loosen and remove soil from a surface, they contribute to good personal hygiene; reduce the presence of germs that cause infectious diseases; extend the useful life of clothes, tableware, linens, surfaces and furnishings; and make our homes and workplaces more pleasant. Soaps and detergents found in the home...

• November 28, 2018

49.  Chlorine based bleach is more aggressive than non chlorine bleach and sometimes can destroy fabrics. Always try the least aggressive first. 50.  Hang pants by the cuff to allow better airflow and to keep them wrinkle-free. 51.  Occasionally use a fan to circulate air through your closet; it will keep your clothes from becoming dusty. 52.  Wash new clothes before wearing th...

• November 28, 2018

When it comes to laundry, we know a thing or two. Here’s a list of 101 of our favorite tips, tricks and hacks to help make getting the laundry done way easier. 1.  What’s the secret to soft, fluffy towels? Vinegar and baking soda. Add these two ingredients to your load of towels plus half the recommended amount of detergent 2.   If you don’t have time to press your shirts/slacks simply h...

• November 21, 2018

Dark jeans are a wardrobe essential for most women. Dark wash jeans make great jeans for the office and they're also a staple outfit choice for date night. But unfortunately, the indigo dye that's used to create those inky, dark denim jeans that you love, is notorious for bleeding (e.g. transferring off and getting on other stuff). It can be really frustrating to find that your very favorite new p...

• November 08, 2018

As we konwn, not only clothes that you should wash, the washing machine also should be clean. But you may not konw how often and how to clean it. Try out these tips to clean your top loading or front loading washing machine with ease. If your washing machine is smelling worse than your sweaty workout shirt, it’s time to give it a good cleaning. Yes, even washing machines get dirty. Laundry soils, ...

• October 30, 2018

Many consumers are loyal to their laundry detergent, some buy what their mother used and others buy what’s on sale. There is an interesting phenomenon that the stain removing ability of a detergent (52%) only slightly outranks its fragrance (48%). Usually, you'll find three tiers of detergent pricing in most retail outlets: Expensive: These are heavy duty detergents that include the enzymes, surfa...

• October 30, 2018

In our daily life, there always are many stains will remain on your clothes, so here are some tips to remove the common stains from your clothes. Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement 1.Apply ice or cold water to harden surface; scrape with a dull knife. 2.Saturate with prewash stain remover or cleansing fluid. 3.Rinse, then launder. Beverages (coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine, alcoholic beverag...

• September 29, 2018

As we know, liquids or pods are more popular these days compared to powdered detergents. Which may not easily to dissolve completely during the washing cycle. In fact, washing powder are also effective when it comes to giving you great laundry results. For better experiences of using powdered detergents, you just need to know about some tricks: 1. The Differences Between Liquids and Powders Liquid...