Homekeeping Tips and Tricks
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6 Smart Ways to Do Less Laundry
Ever feel like your laundry never ends? Follow these clever tricks to lighten your weekly load. #homekeeping #laundry #laundrytips #organization #cleaning
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Here's How Often You Should Be Washing Your Bath Towel, According to Experts
Towels can quickly get dirty without you even realizing it—here's how often you should change them out for a proper wash, plus, when you should get rid of them for good. #towels #laundry #bathtowels #homekeeping
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How to Fold Clothes to Save Space in Your Closet or Dresser
Needing more storage space or simply tired of your go-to folding style? Ahead, a pro organizer walks us through how to fold clothes to maximize space in your closet. #homekeeping #clothes #organizationtips #closetorganization #spacesavingtips
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Should You Wash Bed Sheets in Hot Water?
Your bedding gets dirty fast, with sweat, dead skin cells, and other ick ending up on them every time you sleep. So do you need to wash your bed sheets in hot water? Learn how to make your bedding as clean as possible, while keeping your sheets as new as possible. #bedding #sheets #homekeeping #tipsandtricks
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8 Fragrant Houseplants That Will Make Your Home Smell Amazing
Add natural fragrance to your home with these eight best-smelling houseplants. From lavender to eucalyptus, experts share care tips and scent profiles for each indoor-friendly plant. #fragrance #houseplants #homefragrance
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How and When to Sanitize Your Laundry
Not sure when to sanitize your laundry? Learn exactly which items need it, how to do it without bleach, and why regular washing isn’t always enough—plus expert-approved tips for cleaner, germ-free clothes. #laundry #laundryhacks #clothes #homekeeping
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Febreze Announces 2025 Scent of the Year
Febreze revealed Vanilla Suede as its 2025 scent of the year, a warm blend of vanilla, mahogany, and amber. Find out what inspired this cozy fragrance and what Real Simple staffers think of it after getting a whiff. #fabreze #homekeeping #laundry #laundryscents
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10 Laundry Mistakes That Make Your Clothes Fade Faster
Correct these laundry habits if you want to keep your clothes looking new and vibrant for years to come. #laundrymistakes #laundrytips #homekeeping #laundry
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Is Cold Water as Effective as Hot Water for Laundry?
Cold water can be used for most laundry loads if you use a good quality detergent formulated for cold water. Learn more about the benefits of using cold water and when you should still use warm or hot water for laundry loads. #homekeeping #laundry #laundrytips #laundryhacks
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REAL SIMPLE's Best Laundry Advice From the Past 25 Years
We all spend a lot of time doing laundry, and REAL SIMPLE editors spend even more time writing about it. We've gathered up our favorite collective laundry wisdom we've shared over the past 25 years so you can keep your threads soft and stain-free. #homekeeping #tipsandtricks #laundrytips #laundryadvice
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Do You Need to Wash New Clothes Before You Wear Them?
There's nothing better than slipping into a brand new outfit, is there? And while you may be very impatient to throw on your new clothes as soon as you get back from the store—or as soon as that package arrives on your doorstep—you may also be wondering if it's safe to do so. Fortunately, we have the answer as to whether you need to wash your clothes before you wear them, courtesy of fabric experts.
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7 Laundry Tips Everyone Should Know, According to a 4th-Generation Dry Cleaner
Laundry is a weekly chore you’ve probably been doing for years, but you may be surprised at how much you don’t know about this seemingly straightforward task. Zach Pozniak, a fourth-generation dry cleaner in New York City, has people rapt with his game-changing laundry pro tips—to the tune of nearly 1 million people across TikTok and Instagram. He’s also about to launch a brand new book on the topic, aptly named The Laundry Book. We got a chance to ask Zach all about his best laundry tips so you can take your washing and drying game to the next level.
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Do You Need to Wash New Clothes Before You Wear Them?
There's nothing better than slipping into a brand new outfit, is there? And while you may be very impatient to throw on your new clothes as soon as you get back from the store—or as soon as that package arrives on your doorstep—you may also be wondering if it's safe to do so. Fortunately, we have the answer as to whether you need to wash your clothes before you wear them, courtesy of fabric experts.
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How to Keep Towels Soft and Fluffy—No Matter How Many Times You Wash Them
Your towels arrive from the store super soft and plush—but it's only a matter of time before they become rough and thin, right? Wrong! With the right care and laundering techniques, you can keep your towels soft and fluffy for a whole lot longer.
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Our Best Stain-Fighting, Time-Saving Laundry Advice From the Past 25 Years
Laundry—it's never ending! One second you've done four loads, folded everything, and you feel like you're on top of the world. Then 15 minutes later (or what feels like it) you have to start the whole process all over again. When did you even wear all of this stuff? We all spend a lot of time doing this chore, and REAL SIMPLE editors spend even more time writing about it. We've gathered up our favorite collective laundry wisdom we've shared over the past 25 years (sourced from grandma, TikTok, you name it) so you can keep your threads soft and stain-free. And yes, you really do have to sort it.
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