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8 Surprising Laundry Secrets

From treating collar stains to keeping your jeans in impeccable shape, here are eight indispensable laundry secrets.

Adapted from Householder's Survival Manual, Readers Digest

1. Soften Jeans

To soften new blue jeans, wash them several times or soak them for 12 hours in a small tub filled with cold water and fabric softener, then wash as usual. To prevent jeans from streaking, turn them inside out before washing.

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