Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: I have a lot of stuffed toys. I put two of them at a time in a pillowcase (safety-pin closed – H) and then put them in the washer. They come out better than new. I just thought you might want this hint. – JoJo, via e-mail

Dear Heloise: I like my jeans to stay dark, and so to help them stay that way, I turn them inside out before washing them. I also use cold water! This seems to help. – Bianca Avery in Utah

Bianca, air-drying or drying them on low heat (still turned inside out) for a longer time will help some, too. Do you have laundry problems? Spots and stains? Well, not to worry – here’s what you need: Heloise’s Handy Stain Guide for Clothing, which will save your clothes and money. Just send $4 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (63 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Clothing, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. This great guide has information about how to remove adhesive tape and wine stains, plus special-care laundering hints.– Heloise