What's Your Cleaning Personality?

By Sharon Merritt

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Your Philosophy on Laundry Is...

Domestic Diva: Every shirt is ironed, towels are folded in thirds so you don't see the edges, sheet sets are tied in ribbons stacked with perfection in the linen closet. Laundry's not just a chore; it's a mission!

Good-Enougher: You find yourself taking advantage of the "fluff" function on the dryer. For every hour you don't take the clothes out, it tumbles them another 10 minutes to fluff them up. The electric bill may be sky high but you'll cut down your ironing and your clothes stay soft and warm for days.

Cable-Show Candidate: Why wash them when you can buy new ones?

TIP: Stain Removal Made Easy
"A great way to manage laundry stains is by clipping colored clothespins to each person's hamper. When there's a spot that needs attention, just have them clip it on so it gets sprayed on laundry day before becoming permanent," says Linda Cobb, author of Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean.

The Queen of Clean


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