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How Many Times Do You Wear Your Clothes Before Washing Them?

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:22:22 -0700

Gross?

Help Clothes Keep Their Shape

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:30:16 -0700

I'm very intrigued by this new detergent called Cheer True Fit, which claims to help your clothes keep their shape. Having had to say goodbye to a fair share of overstretched jeans and misshapen t-shirts, I definitely see a high demand for this product. According to the Cheer web site, the detergent works using a friction-reducing lubricant, so that the fibers of your clothes glide against each other during washing. (As an added bonus, the new brand is also holding a sweepstakes to win a New York shopping spree.)

I plan to try this stuff just as soon as I finish my current jug of detergent, but if anyone has tried it, tell me what you think.

Fab Site: TheLaundress.com

FabSugar — Tue, 15 May 2007 05:03:33 -0700

No one in their right mind would say that they love to do laundry. Oh wait - didn't Type A Monica Geller on Friends? Anywho, those not in TV land would be silly to not use top-notch products to wash our clothes; without our wide-leg jeans and metallic accessories, we'd be nothing (okay, we wouldn't exactly be nothing, but we'd be naked!). But I digress. The Laundress, a luxury fabric care and specialty detergent line founded in 2004, has the solution to making laundry more delightful. All the scents used: Cedar, Baby, Lady and Classic, have been custom made by founders Lindsey Wieber and Gwen Whiting for your olfactory enjoyment.

These fashionable laundering ladies bring you goodies like Baby Detergent, $5-$16, Delicate Wash, $14-$18, Swimwear Care, $8-$18, Wool & Cashmere Shampoo, $8-$18 and more. They also provide laundry tips and what products to use in case of a cleaning dilemma. So don't be ashamed the next time you find yourself wanting to do laundry over catching a flick - the Laundress tends to do that to clothes-loving people.

Say Goodbye To Faded Darks

FabSugar — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:19:53 -0700

There is nothing I hate more than my favorite black v-neck or the perfect navy blue sweater coming out of the laundry looking I have had it for about 20 years. Well good news, I just stumbled upon this detergent by The Laundress specially formulated to protect dark colors from fading.

According to The Laundress website:

We were tired of our favorites fading so we created our own solution. THE LAUNDRESS Darks Detergent is formulated to keep your dark and brightly colored laundry alive by combining color guard, protective and stain fighting agents with our Classic scent.

I am willing to try it, especially since they offer a 2 oz. trial size for $5.00, if you like it you can buy 32 oz. for $19.00. Click here to purchase.

On Our Radar: J Brand Goes Green

FabSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:00:22 -0800

J Brand, the wildly popular denim line, is the latest to jump on the green wandbagon. The company, headed by denim manufacturer Jeff Rudes and stylist Susie Crippen, is planning on releasing J Brand Green Label, an organic collection of stylish denim. As of Spring '08, you'll be able to get your tush in eco-chic J Brand jeans. In the meantime, Jeff and Susie provide some other ways to be friendly to the environment.

To find out how to be eco-friendly, read more

Choose powdered laundry detergent
Use cloth totes instead of plastic or paper bags
Use cloth napkins and kitchen towels
Install a water-saving shower head

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Cool Cleaning Brand: Mrs. Meyers

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:50:36 -0700

I'm a sucker for hip-looking cleaning products. After all, if I have to do chores, shouldn't I at least be able to use sweet-smelling products that come in cool packages? In addition to the sleek home offerings from Method Home, I'm also a huge fan of the kitschy, natural cleaning supplies made by Mrs. Meyers Clean Day.

These dish soaps, household cleansers, spray cleaners, pet shampoos, and other products are made from essential oils, so they smell like spa products and not like chemicals. And yes, they also really work! Each product comes in a choice of three scents: lavender, geranium, and lemon verbena. Here's a look at some of Mrs. Meyers cool products.

Laundry Detergent in Lemon Verbena, $12.99, available here.

Oatmeal Pet Shampoo, $7.99, available here.

To see the rest, read more

Liquid Dish Soap in Lavender, $4.99, available here.

Surface Scrub in Geranium, $4.99, available here.

Hand Lotion in Lemon Verbena, $4.99, available here.