tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post3084845069133114665..comments2024-03-28T06:11:42.599-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: a simple tip for getting a white shirt - whitethe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-57750785475415180772014-04-15T05:51:24.172-07:002014-04-15T05:51:24.172-07:00Wish this really worked - I tried it on all of my ...Wish this really worked - I tried it on all of my husband's white t-shirts. Still dingy. The hunt continues....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-25602495525233441552013-04-10T08:29:16.468-07:002013-04-10T08:29:16.468-07:00Thanks for the tip worked brilliant
My Nan only us...Thanks for the tip worked brilliant<br />My Nan only uses vinegar and bi-carb to clean the whole house! (that was all they had back in the day lol)<br />Dishwashing liquid is great for getting oil out of clothes pour on the stain and rub in well then rinse out with hot water.<br />I put 1/2 white vinegar in every wash gets rid of any and all smells (i used to work for a fish monger so everything i owned stank like fish an old Italian lady told me about using vinegar i love it)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17085651357747946251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-28177614721177682152012-05-18T05:24:25.318-07:002012-05-18T05:24:25.318-07:00If you get a grease mark on a garment, especially ...If you get a grease mark on a garment, especially a silk shirt a good tip is to put baby powder on it and leave for 30 mins then brush off gently It usually disappears. Definitely don't put water on as it will set the stain.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08902418849121978821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-84194512974665428422012-05-12T06:54:59.029-07:002012-05-12T06:54:59.029-07:00Hello Janet, I am a bit late to the commenting par...Hello Janet, I am a bit late to the commenting part, but still wanted to mention my Mom's tip to keep whites glowing - she adds a few drops of blue ink to the final rinse in a sink or a basin (we are from the Old Country :)) <br />Thank you for your tip, I will definitely try it! I have quite a few white shirts that could use this treatment. <br />N.A.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567656326670696525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-39760568773157257312012-04-28T15:36:51.209-07:002012-04-28T15:36:51.209-07:00I love this tip!! It's Eco-friendly too!
-Ti...I love this tip!! It's Eco-friendly too! <br /><br />-TimHe Who Loves an Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325188900782810316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-9400684988218670452012-04-27T02:52:27.516-07:002012-04-27T02:52:27.516-07:00Also, my natural and cheap tip is that I use white...Also, my natural and cheap tip is that I use white vinegar in place of fabric softener. It helps rinse all the soap from your clothes, leaves them smelling fresh, is a mild antibacterial I believe and as an added bonus keeps the pipes of your washing machine clean. What's not to like?Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-18672000991118762592012-04-27T01:19:28.274-07:002012-04-27T01:19:28.274-07:00THANK YOU JANET! I love white shirts and t-shirts...THANK YOU JANET! I love white shirts and t-shirts but they yellow so quickly it puts me off them. I think it's the buckets of body lotion I use but I'm not giving that up. Praise the baking soda and lemon juice!<br /><br />I line-dry everything, mostly outside but sometimes inside. We had a dryer but the last place we lived at I didn't turn it on once in four years, so I got rid of it when we moved.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-82246377079325015092012-04-26T17:45:03.685-07:002012-04-26T17:45:03.685-07:00i love simple healthy tips with no harsh chemicals...i love simple healthy tips with no harsh chemicals! thank you ajj!<br />tammy j<br />xotammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-14501531332443902842012-04-26T11:58:21.247-07:002012-04-26T11:58:21.247-07:00This is a tip I am very grateful for. Thank you Ja...This is a tip I am very grateful for. Thank you Janet!<br /><br />Madelief xMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-17727676379248598562012-04-26T11:08:58.506-07:002012-04-26T11:08:58.506-07:00Thanks for the tip! It's frustrating when a wh...Thanks for the tip! It's frustrating when a white shirt loses it's brightness.<br /><br />-LaurenLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917722934826459651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-64677789227164185192012-04-26T11:01:19.591-07:002012-04-26T11:01:19.591-07:00Dove dishwashing soap for oil based stains such as...Dove dishwashing soap for oil based stains such as lipstick, grease etc. And hydrogen peroxide for whites and stains; it's particularly great for blood and chocolate stains. It's the same thing that makes Oxiclean stain remover foam up when it is sprayed on blood stains--only much cheaper and natural. Hydrogen peroxide has many excellent cleaning uses and I feel comfortable knowing it is more natural than bleach.sweetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791459049892002878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-51949067138130589312012-04-26T08:55:51.727-07:002012-04-26T08:55:51.727-07:00I always line dry but my favourite is to drape pi...I always line dry but my favourite is to drape pillowcases (sorry think they're called something else in the U.S - the ones you sleep on) over a lavender bush to dry. If there isn't a plant handy then lavender scented water when you iron them. I guarantee a beautiful night's sleep. :-)Sharonhttp://www.thenelsonhousediaries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-25361806726408999602012-04-26T08:26:21.349-07:002012-04-26T08:26:21.349-07:00Never use fabric softener on towels because it red...Never use fabric softener on towels because it reduces absorbency.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847481653550841384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-27430045479317049492012-04-26T08:22:52.554-07:002012-04-26T08:22:52.554-07:00really...baking soda and lemon juice? I will try ...really...baking soda and lemon juice? I will try this asap. I've had good luck with bleach and Cascade powder, but it's a bit harsh compared to your method.annie@mostlovelythingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964878814684727910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-80403780219089291282012-04-26T07:49:30.041-07:002012-04-26T07:49:30.041-07:00i think those days are over. although this past w...i think those days are over. although this past week i've been so hot (menopause) and all i want to wear is a sleeveless tent!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-68842482959885504612012-04-26T07:36:38.290-07:002012-04-26T07:36:38.290-07:00Wonder if it'll work for my vintage linens. Su...Wonder if it'll work for my vintage linens. Suppose it can't hurt! I'm going to give it a try. Thanks.Veronica Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288280932510764014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-11755223348249052292012-04-26T05:19:13.607-07:002012-04-26T05:19:13.607-07:00Great tip Janet - definitely going to try this one...Great tip Janet - definitely going to try this one! Thanks a million. xSemi Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839322243900070800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-687244823332841052012-04-26T05:18:35.973-07:002012-04-26T05:18:35.973-07:00Have to say I love line drying all my laundry as m...Have to say I love line drying all my laundry as much as possbile - I risk the sun, the birds and the bugs! Like Jodi's time though re : dishwasher detergent - thanks!Semi Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839322243900070800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-77057839416091038022012-04-26T04:16:04.278-07:002012-04-26T04:16:04.278-07:00In Australia we have this white powder stuff calle...In Australia we have this white powder stuff called napisan- works a veritable treat!!<br /><br />Do you ever feel like rushing out and buying a bunch of new clothes? Or do you think those days are over? xFaux Fuchsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317677066408030053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-71230867154537180092012-04-26T02:27:32.916-07:002012-04-26T02:27:32.916-07:00Genius!Genius!Eleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195209947252107326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-10509716814760351732012-04-26T01:19:38.828-07:002012-04-26T01:19:38.828-07:00This is a commercial tip, still, I highly recommen...This is a commercial tip, still, I highly recommend it: "The Laundress Whites Detergent" plus a bit of "The Laundress Bleach Alternative", my skirts and shirts have never been whiter.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842556959891396007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-82328358917869999372012-04-25T22:33:09.615-07:002012-04-25T22:33:09.615-07:00Thanks for the tip. I get a lot of use out of my w...Thanks for the tip. I get a lot of use out of my white blouse. I wear it with jeans, my capri pants, or with a cardi or jacket. It is one of my favorite looks. I'll surely use this tip.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117279224184283180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-62872536977525811552012-04-25T20:59:21.780-07:002012-04-25T20:59:21.780-07:00thanks rita!thanks rita!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-91451830309709824612012-04-25T20:58:53.649-07:002012-04-25T20:58:53.649-07:00i esp like the part where the kids put their own l...i esp like the part where the kids put their own laundry away jodie!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-21401655180122434252012-04-25T20:57:24.851-07:002012-04-25T20:57:24.851-07:00nice!nice!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.com