I remember the first time I ever heard of laundry bluing. I was a tween reading one of the Anastasia Krupnik books in Lois Lowry’s beloved series. Krupnik had a penchant for hilarious mishaps, so when ...

Bleach whitens and sanitizes but should be used with care and not on delicate fabrics like wool or silk. Baking soda is a gentler alternative that deodorizes, lifts stains, boosts detergent, and ...