When you have white kitchen and bath towels, they can get stained easily. And while using chlorine bleach may guarantee perfectly white results when you wash them, it isn't the most environmentally friendly choice. To avoid bleach, try these tips to whiten your towels. First, try soaking out the stains in a sink full of water to help dilute them before washing. Then sprinkle a little baking soda and hydrogen peroxide right on the stain and let it bubble away for 30 to 60 minutes. When you wash as normal, they should all come out crystal clean.

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It sounds like a great idea: Store your vitamins inside the refrigerator to keep them as fresh as possible. But unless you bought your vitamins or supplements in the refrigerated section at the store, you should avoid doing this. Contrary to tips online, vitamins need to be kept in a cool and dry place, and a refrigerator is actually cool and humid; the excess moisture of a fridge can destroy the efficacy and freshness of vitamins. Instead, keep your vitamins in their containers, make sure the caps are secure, and store them on your kitchen countertop.

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We throw away about $140 billion dollars' worth of uneaten food every year in the United States, so anything you can do to save leftovers and enjoy them within the next few days is good for both your wallet and the planet. When storing leftovers, look for portion-sized reusable containers to store individual serving sizes, which make it easy to grab one serving and enjoy it without getting into any others. Also, refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking, allowing hot foods to cool just enough and be ready for the fridge.

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