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Our 7 Qtpies

November 29, 2008

Tackling the Beast!

Or rather, tackling Mount Pederson, as I like to call the ever-growing mountain of laundry in my basement.
Do you have any idea how much laundry passes through my washer and dryer each week? I don't, either. Not nearly enough to keep up, that I know.
Do you have any idea how quickly children stain their clothes? Of course you do, if you have children. I haven't figured out which age is actually the worst, though. The teens are getting better, but from age 12 on down, it is a constant state of disgusting something along the lines of being pigs.


Since I have to wash clothes so much, and use chemicals to get the stains out, our clothes get worn out and faded quickly. Probably quicker than average.
So, I followed the commercial with that guy in the van going around and daring big, burly construction dudes into trying out Clorox 2 on their stains. Dare to be colorful.com has some videos with the van guy and how things work.

I like that Clorox2 is concentrated so I can use less, and the bottle is made from recycled materials, and is recyclable. You can use this product in HE machines, too. Not that I have one, because being efficient is not in my budget.

I like that it works great on tough stains, the kind kids love to grind into their clothes, and it whitens whites and brightens colors. It also comes in Mountain Fresh, Lavender and scent free, plus powdered.
I have 3 coupons for commenters, and as soon as I find where I put them I will pick four winners out of my comments. I don't even remember how much they are for, oops!

What is your toughest laundry dilemma? Mine would be getting it done at all, but I fight with food stains and dirt. And finding the mates to socks.

12 people think my kids are qtpies:

Michelle said...

There are just something I cannot get out of my kid's clothes. After awhile I end up getting rid of them because the stains look so awful! I should try this and see how effective it is.

nanja said...

Laundry dilemma keeping towels smelling fresh and sweet and getting greasy stains out of clothes

Beeb said...

I mentioned on your other giveaway that my main laundry dilemma is the hand washables!! It's so hard to find time to deal with it...I have a small hamper in my laundry room just for hand washables (so that they don't get tossed in the washing machine on accident), and I'll admit that it's piled up a bit.

Thanks for all the fun giveaways!

-Beeb
supercoupongirl AT gmail.com

Anonymous said...

My boys are 3, so they are constantly staining their clothes. Most of the time, things come out, but there are some stains that just won't give up!

Steph
ms0812@zoominternet.net

Anonymous said...

Grass stains, missing socks, cloths making it to the washing machine,... You name it, it's my problem. Thanks for the giveaway.

schoolmarm03@yahoo.com

Michele P. said...

well, the sock monster gobbles up at least one mate from every pair I put in from each load-does not matter if I watch them going in-coming out there will be one sock whose mate is missing... happens every time :) another tough thing is of course salsa and ketchup stained clothes. I have a hard time getting those tomato based stains out!

micaela6955 at msn dot com

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

the dirty cuffs on the pants get me this time of year- with the salt and dirt mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom

Grateful Gramma said...

My toughest one is probably getting out all the miscellaneous stains my granddaughter gets on her clothes at preschool. That and getting the bottoms of her socks clean after she's run around all day without shoes.

chericehodges said...

My toughest laundry dilemma is well my 18 month old!

Thanks- great giveaway for moms.

chericehodges@gmail.com

Kristen said...

Mine is sharing the washer and dryer with our neighbors in out apartment building. It's always hard to know when they will be empty for us to use. Thanks for the giveaway.
Kristen.lee17@gmail.com

judybrittle said...

My biggest laundry dilemma is being able to use my washer. Since my daughter moved in with 2 of my grandkids it seems shes always doing laundry. i can usually squeeze in a load around 2 a.m. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

I am with you...just keeping it up is tough! Sorting is always a hassle as well! Thanks for a great giveaway!
lindagregsmith(at)gmail(dot)com