For today's installment of Laundry University, I get to talk about one of my favorite laundry products: oxygen bleach powder. Seriously. This product is definitely an MVP for laundry, and it also has so many other great household uses. But I'm getting ahead of myself!
I wrote the article Oxygen Bleach:...
Chad and I recently got back from three blissful weeks in California, going from the Youtube conference in Palm Springs to Santa Monica, to San Diego, Carmel, and Napa. We squeezed in loads of R&R, time with friends, and good meals; there might have been some wine consumed. In any...
Laundry can be overwhelming at times, especially if you're doing laundry for an entire family! I'm going to share with you some products to make your laundry routine a little bit easier. With the right tools and products on hand, even a lot of laundry can feel manageable.
Ironing
When you've...
Since the first century, we have been using irons or flat heated objects to keep our fabrics smooth and straight. To honor this beloved household essential, here are five amazing tips to get the most out of ironing!
Start Low and Work Your Way Up
Check the garment tags of your...
Doing laundry is never fun—we know that already! It's even less fun when our clothes come out stinky instead of smelling like they are freshly washed and ready to wear. This is a fairly common laundry issue and there are some easy fixes to solve this problem and prevent it...
Laundry. Not my favorite chore by a long shot, but you know what we say at the CMS HQ—Laundry Today or Naked Tomorrow! While we can't avoid doing laundry, there are definitely some laundry hacks and to make your life a little easier.
How to Dry Shoes Without All the Noise
Sometimes,...
Making your own folding board is fun and easy! If Creepy Carl can do it then you certainly can too - just follow these simple instructions and you will be folding like a pro in no time at all.
Here's What You'll Need
Cardboard boxes (the bigger the better)
Duct Tape
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I have a confession to make - I have major drawer envy! What you may not know is that Chad keeps his drawers perfectly neat and tidy and I do not. I decided to do something about it once and for all. I'm taking you along for the ride...
I have long touted the benefits of cleaning with vinegar. Most of us know it's a great cleaning product, and even though it makes us wrinkle our noses, it works! So, it's hard to argue (and it's super cheap). Put on your adulting pants and get over the smell—and...
So much love for the folding videos! In the 4th installment, we cover how to fold a fitted sheet, how to fold a maxi dress, how to fold a skirt, how to do a hang fold for delicate sweaters and tops, and how to create towel animals!
If I can share a trade secret or two (or three) about doing less laundry, you know I'm gonna do it. I've already shared with you my laundry routine and how to optimize your routine. However, below you'll find little sneaky cheats and FYIs that will help you understand...
I've never met a soul who likes doing laundry.
I've done so much research on the topic of laundry and over the years, I've collected some pretty great tips on how to optimize your laundry routine (with or without little ones!).
To see what my laundry routine looks like, check this...
Everyone has their own unique laundry routine based on their physical space (both closet and drawer space as well as access to laundry machines), their needs, their time and their opinion of what 'clean clothes' means. Whatever your laundry routine consists of, the important thing is that we each have...
About 64,334 times a year, I get a question from our community regarding cleaning UGG boots. I don't have a pair myself, and I don't have any plans on buying any, so I've never really taken on this question. However, I can't ignore the cries of our wonderful Clean My Space...
Vera Bradley is a distinct line of luggage and bags and seriously, this stuff is cute. I haven't seen them sold in Canada, but the next time I cross the border and see a shop in the US, I am going to get myself a little something spesh VB-wise, since...
Since our last post about reorganizing and folding did so well and we got so many great questions, we wanted to do a part two to that video to help further improve your folding, hanging and clothing organization situation. Try some of these, or all of these, to get...