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Hints From Heloise for Sept. 18

By Heloise - Hints From Heloise | Sep 18, 2021

Heloise

Dear Readers: Like most of us, you probably have a favorite detergent that you know will get your clothes clean, but you also want to make sure that your washing machine is doing the best job it can. A lot of this depends on the water temperature. So let me explain water basics further:

Hot water removes dirt from really soiled clothing and kills more germs than cold water. But be aware that it also can fade the dyes in color clothes and may also cause wrinkling.

Warm water gets lightly soiled clothes clean and is safe for most color clothing. Cold water needs a cold-water detergent to get clothing really clean. You also can dissolve detergent powder in hot water before adding it to the wash water.

Whatever the temperature you choose, good cleaning also needs enough water in the tub for the clothes to move around and for the detergent to circulate, so it can loosen and carry away dirt and debris. – Heloise

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SELL BY DATES

Dear Heloise: I have a question. When a grocery item has printed on it “Sell by …” and a date, how long after that date is it considered safe to use? – Jennie, Lebanon, Ohio

Jennie, it’s important to check the “Sell By” and “Use By” dates on the food you buy to know that they are fresh and safe to purchase. To help you, stores provide product-dating labels. Here are the common labels and what they mean. “Sell By” or “Pull Date” means the last day an item should be sold. After this date, it should be removed from the grocery shelf. “Expiration Date” is the last day that the item should be sold or eaten. “Freshness Date” indicates how long freshness is guaranteed. – Heloise

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PET PAL

Dear Heloise: This is Milo, a blue heeler-Australian shepherd rescue from Oklahoma. This was his “official” photo for a Cutest Pet Contest fundraiser for the local ASPCA. He won first place! We think it was the ears that put him over the top. – Chantel Reynolds

Dear Readers: To see Milo and our other Pet Pals, go to www.Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.” – Heloise

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