Doing laundry is a constant in life, but paying high prices for detergent doesn’t have to be. Here’s a simple DIY recipe for a liquid laundry detergent that works effectively, is gentle on clothes, and costs significantly less than store-bought brands. I use this detergent in my Samsung top-load washing machine.
The Recipe
Ingredients:
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Could I make Dishwasher Pods myself and save?
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Recently, I stumbled across a…
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Artists who draw sometimes use smudge guard gloves so that their pencil or ink work doesn't smudge on paper. Smudge guard gloves are also used for digital drawers so that their skin doesn't interfere with the touchscreen of their device and they can focus their drawing stylus on the lines they are creating.
Well, two young…
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I…