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Shirts made out of cotton, wool, linen, silk, nylon, rayon, ramie, or a blend that's at least 60 percent dyeable fabric can be dyed using fabric dye. Avoid dying shirts made out of polyester, spandex, acetate, or acrylic. If the care label on your shirt says it's dry clean only or that it can only be washed in cold water, do not attempt to dye it using a dye bath. Not sure what kind of fabric your shirt is made out of? Check the care label attached to the inside of your shirt. Fill up your sink, bathtub, or a plastic container with hot water and submerge your shirt in it. Once your shirt is fully soaked, remove it from the hot water and wring it out. Getting your shirt wet with hot water before you dye it will help it absorb more of the dye. Grab part of your shirt and bunch it up in your hand. Tightly wrap a rubber band around the base of the bunch to hold in it place. Repeat on other sections of your shirt. The spots you bunch up won’t get dyed in the dye bath, creating the tie-dye effect.  If you want to plan out your tie-dye design beforehand, draw it on your shirt using chalk. The chalk will come out in the dye bath. If you don't have rubber bands, you can use rope to tie up your shirt instead. Put on a pair of gloves so you can push your shirt down into the dye bath. Once your shirt is submerged, continue to push it down with your hands to get out any air bubbles trapped in the fabric. Air bubbles can prevent spots on your shirt from dyeing properly. Let your shirt soak in the dye bath for the full 30 minutes so it has time to absorb the color. If you take your shirt out early, it may not dye properly. Put your gloves back on before you take it out so you don't get dye on your hands. If you want the color to be darker or richer, put your shirt back in the bath for 15-30 more minutes.

summary: Make sure your shirt is made with a dyeable fabric. Soak your shirt in hot water. Tie rubber bands around your shirt if you want a tie-dye design. Submerge your shirt in the dye bath. Leave your shirt in the dye bath for 30 minutes. Remove your shirt from the dye bath.


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If you can find paper towels, grab enough of them so they make a stack that's at least 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) thick, and about as wide and long as a normal pad. If you can't find paper towels, fold toilet paper together to create a thick stack, instead.  Paper towels are more absorbant and durable than toilet paper, so they're better to use if you can find them. If not, though, toilet paper will work—you just might have to change the pad more often. You can also use thick stacks of tissues if you have them. Once you've folded the stack of paper towels or toilet paper, press it into your underwear in the same place your pad would normally go. It's okay if it overlaps the sides of your underwear a little—just fold the edges down, similar to wings. Wrap the toilet paper so it goes over the pad, all the way around the crotch of your underwear, and back again. This will help secure your makeshift pad so it doesn't shift around. Feel free to wrap more toilet paper around the pad if you want. The more paper you use, the more secure you'll be against leaks—although you may be uncomfortable if your pad gets bulky. Exactly how often you'll need to change the pad will depend on the heaviness of your flow and the durability of the paper you used. However, when the pad gets soaked or starts to disintegrate, or once you've had it in place for several hours, it's time to replace it. To do that, just tear away the paper wrapped around the crotch of your underwear, discard the pad, and make a new one. Even if you're having a light flow, you should still change your pad every 3-4 hours. This will help prevent leaks and odors.

summary: Fold together a thick stack of paper towels or toilet paper. Place the stack on the crotch of your underwear. Wrap a long strip of toilet paper around your underwear 4-5 times. Change the paper pad at least every 3-4 hours.


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To use borax powder as an all-purpose household cleaner, simply sprinkle some on a clean, damp cloth and wipe down surfaces with it. After wiping, rinse surfaces clean with another fresh, wet cloth and let them air dry. Borax powder is suitable for use on household fixtures like:  Sinks Faucets Tiles Appliances Counter tops Bathtubs Sprinkle 1 cup (192 g) of borax powder into your toilet and let it sit overnight. After a few hours of soaking the borax should loosen any debris or deposits in the toilet, making them easy to clean away. In the morning, use a toilet brush to scrub away dirt, grime, and other buildup. Borax is gentle enough to use to clean  aluminum or porcelain cookware. Sprinkle borax powder over wet cookware and wipe it gently with a damp cloth. Rinse everything thoroughly and allow the cookware to air dry. Make a mixture of 3 cups (21 oz.) of water and 2 tablespoons (8 g) of borax. Stir until all of the powder is dissolved. Dip a clean cloth into the liquid and wipe down windows, mirrors, patio doors, and other reflective surfaces to create a streak-free shine. Pour approximately 1/2 cup (48 g) borax down your clogged drain. Follow this immediately by pouring 2 cups (16 oz.) of boiling water down the drain. Let it sit for fifteen minutes, then run the water for 1-2 minutes to flush out the drain. Dissolve half a cup (96 g) of borax powder into one and a half cups (12 oz.) of water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and add a few drops of essential oil if desired. Spray on fabric and upholstery to neutralize odors and improve the overall smell of your home.
summary: Use borax as an all-purpose cleaner. Clean toilets. Wash delicate cookware. Make windows and mirrors shine. Unclog drains. Neutralize household odors.