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Wool Dryer Balls vs. Dryer Sheets: Static, Softness, and Safety

Traditional dryer sheets may be damaging your clothes, appliances, and health. Learn how wool dryer balls provide a natural, chemical-free...
Wool Dryer Balls vs. Dryer Sheets: Static, Softness, and Safety
Here at Heritage Park, we’re all about best practices for doing your laundry. That’s why we constantly remind our clients not to overload their washing machines. But, depending on your specific machine and what exactly you’re laundering, that advice can be a bit vague. If you ask my husband, a “regular” size load is as much as he can stuff in the machine! But in short, a general guide for most washers is to not fill the drum any more than half way. Read on, as this blog will help clear up any confusion by discussing washing machine capacity and proper load size.
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This article outlines simple steps for making your laundry routine more effective and efficient in 2023.
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There’s no need to take your dress shirts to the cleaner for laundering. This article discusses how to wash and care for your button-down shirts at home.
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This article discusses how to safely machine wash your Victoria’s Secret lingerie as well as helpful tips to launder all delicates.

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Ever wonder what happens when you machine wash a garment that says “dry clean only” on the label? Read on to learn about our staffer’s adventures laundering her favorite sweater.
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Washable area rugs are a wonderful convenience. This article discusses how to clean different types of washable rugs.
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Check out of tips on how to wash and dry your Merino wool clothing. Read on for specific guidance on machine washing your merino wool clothing and blankets.
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Parents of a newborn baby are often surprised at just how sensitive their skin is. Along with being brand new to all the allergies and irritants of everyday life, babies are also still developing their immune systems. You want to choose a gentle, non-irritating detergent to wash toddler and baby clothes, towels, bedding, and even cloth diapers. Any chemicals that remain in cloth or fabric have the potential to trigger allergies or irritation on sensitive skin.
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Delicate fabric like silk, cashmere, and wool or fine lingerie, nightwear, and hosiery might get torn in the washing machine. Hand Washing delicate clothing can be easy with these easy-to-follow guidelines from the laundry experts at Heritage Park.
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Learn the 7 simple washing steps for hand- or machine washing your cashmere, wool, and silk fabrics. Choosing the proper detergent is an absolute must for gentle washing protein-based fabrics like silk, wool, cashmere. By following our guidelines your expensive cloths and bedding should last for years.
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When you purchase a set of luxury sheets or a duvet cover they are an investment, and you want to make them last. Learn our top 5 care tips to keep your bed linens staying luxurious for years to come, starting with your first wash.
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Learn why you delicate laundry items really need the extra protection of a mesh wash bags. No matter if you have a top loader or front loader washing machine, can damage delicate fabric like silk or lingerie. But by using a mesh wash bag you can extend the life of your delicates.
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