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Kate Van Pelt

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This Is the Quickest Way to Get Playdough Out of Clothes

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By Kate Van Pelt
| The Spruce Verified
After an afternoon of creating everything from squishy snakes to marbled cupcakes, you may find some stray playdough squished into your shirt. The good news is with the proper cleaning regimen, you can get that pesky playdough out of your fabric fibers and restore the clothing item to its former glory. That said, it's important that you follow the correct instructions to avoid causing the stain to set even further into the fabric.
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If You're Looking to Buy a Top Load Washer, This Is the One Thing You Need to Know

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By Kate Van Pelt
| The Spruce Verified
If you're preparing to purchase a new washing machine, there are many questions to consider. Where should you buy your washer? Which washing machine brands should you consider? Even if you've already narrowed your search to a top load washer versus a front load washing machine, you still have to choose between an impeller or agitator washer.
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Slime Can Get Everywhere—Here's How to Get It Out of a Couch, Carpet, and More

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By Kate Van Pelt
| The Spruce Verified
Slime is creative, colorful, and can be both fun and scientific. This toy is easy to hand over to kids of all ages for an afternoon of play, and fortunately it's also fairly easy to clean up when they're done. In fact, many slime stains in clothes, a couch, and even hair can be cleaned up with regular household products like dish soap and vinegar.
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