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Talking Dirty Laundry with the Queen of Clean

by Linda Cobb

**DOWN WITH LAUNDRY DRUDGERY! LET THE QUEEN OF CLEAN MAKE WASH DAY *LOADS* OF FUN!** Once upon a time, in a world fraught with shrinking jeans, dry-cleaning debacles, and endangered delicates, laundry was a dreaded chore. Then one happy day, the Queen of Clean put an end to the vicious wash-and-dry cycle - with her all-new collection of ingenious tips and natural solutions for stress-free washing, ironing, sorting, and stain-busting! Let the Queen show you how to: -sort laundry like a pro -remove spots, stains, scorch marks, and odors -soften hard water - and save clothes from a dull, gray fate -make your own fabric softener sheets in a snap -say good-bye to pink socks, with a foolproof colorfastness test -line-dry clothes without shoulder dimples or clothespin marks -decipher those fabric care symbols on clothing tags -get the scoop on home dry-cleaning kits -discover the secrets to lint-free drying - and quick fixes for when tissues, crayons, and other foreign bodies take a spin in the dryer The Queen provides a complete stain removal guide - and ransacks your cupboard for amazing, inexpensive spot removers including - lemon juice - meat tenderizer - WD-40 lubricant - salt - shaving cream and more! Whether you turn around family-sized wash loads seven days a week, air your dirty laundry at the local laundromat, or are among the seriously "laundry challenged," consult the Queen for no-nonsense advice - and fabulous results!