Have you ever heard the tip about freezing your favorite pair of jeans to eradicate the odor-causing bacteria? Many people do this to avoid washing their denim, in the hope that the material will keep its perfect shape and fit. But in reality, this tip does not work, because the odor-causing bacteria can survive even freezing temps. It takes just a few surviving bacteria spores to repopulate and grow when you re-wear your jeans. If you really want fresh-smelling jeans, wash them.

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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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