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How to Wash Duvet Covers and Shams
Everyone loves a fresh, clean bed – but how much do you know about the work that goes on behind the scenes? One of the biggest misconceptions people have is not understanding how to wash duvet covers and shams. Yeah, we know. They seem like they stay pretty clean,...
The Best Way to Air-Dry Your Clothes in the Winter
As an environmentally-friendly brand, Charlie's Soap encourages you to air-dry your clothes when possible. It goes without saying, air-drying your clothes greatly reduces the amount of energy you consume each year with a machine dryer. While air-drying your clothes is...
How to Remove Thanksgiving Stains: 4 Common Tips
The holiday season has finally arrived. While excitement is building, these celebrations can pose problems when it comes to keeping a clean home. With Thanksgiving coming up, you need to prepare for some tough stains. Whether it be turkey gravy or red wine spills, it...
Why are Some Stains Harder to Get Out than Others?
In today’s society, even the simplest products have a good deal of science behind them. To this end, all the cleaning products we know and enjoy were at one time developed by scientists. Even with so many products at our disposal, people wrestle with the fact that...
How to Get a Turmeric Stain Out
As a favorite household cleaner, Charlie’s Soap has been called upon to treat the most difficult of stains. Yet, certain stains seem to give people more trouble than others. Of these, Charlie’s Soap gets a lot of inquiries about cleaning clothes and fabrics stained by...
Washing Workout Clothes vs. Normal Clothes
With all the different fabrics on the market today, choosing the right laundry detergent can be quite a challenge. This notion grows even more complicated when it comes to cleaning workout clothes. To maximize the benefits of your workout routine, you need to be as...
Guide to Recycling Plastics
We have all felt the frustrations of trying to recycle plastics. To do your part in protecting the environment, you work diligently to separate your glass, plastic, aluminum, and paper. However, when you arrive at the local recycling center, they inform you a majority...
How to Gently Clean a Gravestone
To honor deceased loved ones and veterans, it’s customary to purchase attractive gravestones. Generally, these memorials are made from natural stone such as granite, slate, and marble. While gravestones look great when they are first installed, they get worn out with...
HE vs. Regular Washing Machine: Which Should I Choose?
When it comes to buying a new washing machine, there are many variables that must be accounted for. Not only must you consider the intended use for the washer, but you must also think about the different technologies that are available. One of the primary decisions to...
How to Choose Appliances for Your Rental Property
Purchasing a rental property is a big commitment. Not only must you ensure that the mortgage is covered every month, but you must also provide a living space that is suitable for quality tenants. A large part of creating an attractive rental property is using quality...
Can You Use HE Detergent in a Regular Washer?
There are a lot of considerations to make for buying a new washing machine. Of these, deciding between a traditional washing machine and a high-efficiency (HE) model is an important step. When purchasing a new washer, it's important to figure out which laundry...
How to Clean a Boat with Charlie’s Soap
Whether you have a boat that’s been in the family for generations, or you’re about to take a new one for its first trip around the lake, you know how much fun a boat can be. But boats can also be a lot of maintenance. From maintaining the engine and rudders to keeping...
How to Handle Hard Water Stains on Surfaces & Appliances
Having a clean bathroom or sparkling load of laundry feels great. However, if you have hard water spots on your glass doors, sinks, or even in your washing machine, getting things “sparkling clean” might be a challenge. If you have hard water, spots and stains can be...
How to Use Charlie’s Soap in an HE Washer
An HE washer, or high-efficiency washer, cleans differently than an older non-HE model. HE washers work with lower water levels to clean your fabrics. In fact, HE washers can save thousands of gallons of water per year for the average family. However, sometimes HE...
How to Make New Bed Sheets Softer
You bought or received a brand new pack of high-thread count, cotton sheet sets. You can’t wait to wash them, put them on your mattress, and get cozy when it’s time for bed. But...then you slip between your new sheets and find that they’re not so soft. In fact, they...
How to Wash Cloth Diapers in Hard Water
You use cloth diapers for your little one because they’re environmentally friendly, less expensive, or for both reasons! At Charlie's Soap, we applaud anyone making the switch to cloth diapers - in 2018 alone, the EPA estimated that over 4 million tons of...
How to Get Red Wine Stains out of White Clothes
Red, red wine. It’s enjoyable to drink, it’s great for cooking, and — depending on your taste in music - a catchy tune. And while white fabrics and red wine might seem like a deadly combination - luckily there's an antidote. Enter: Charlie’s Soap. With our all-natural...
Halloween Gore No More: How to Clean Costumes
Whether it’s smeared-on chocolate, face paint or fake blood, Halloween fun can bring on not-so-fun messes and costume stains. Don’t scream in horror just yet. Check out some quick tips on how to clean costumes and remove stains so your costumes are looking great year...
How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine
How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine Your washing machine cleans all your clothes, towels, linens, and fabrics… but after while it seems like your fabrics aren’t so fresh. It’s entirely possible for your washing machine itself to be the problem. Learn how to clean a...
Can You Wash an American Flag?
You might remember from elementary school that handling the U.S. flag demands a certain etiquette. First and foremost – the U.S. flag should never touch the ground. But what if the flag gets dirty by accidentally touching the ground or through normal wear and tear?...
Spring Cleaning Tips Under Quarantine – (AKA: Quarancleaning!)
If you’ve watched everything on Netflix, it just might be time for some spring cleaning tips. Some states are starting to open up, but we’ve still got a long road ahead of us. Since you and your loved ones are spending more time than usual at home, you might as well...
How to Do Laundry During COVID-19
The word “clean” has taken on a whole new meaning in the era of COVID-19. We’ve relearned how to wash our hands, disinfectant wipes are nowhere to be found, and there’s a whole new market for fashionable face masks. But what about laundry – have the rules changed as...
What You Need to Know About Cleaning and COVID-19
Cleaning and Coronavirus With the rapid spread of COVID-19 around the globe, the world feels like a strange place right now. Most people are staying home to keep themselves, their children, and others safe from the coronavirus disease. The World Health...
The Best Way to Wash Baby Clothes and Cloth Diapers
Parents, are you wondering if you’re using the best techniques to wash your little one’s clothes and diapers? Charlie’s Soap is here to share some of our favorite laundry tips so you get your baby’s clothing and cloth diapers perfectly clean. Before you start your...