Bookends . Your Tips from Simply Her / December 2005

lessen washing creases
To lessen creaases in washing machine washes, wrap clothes in a piece of muslim cloth before placing in washing machine laundry bag. Don't ask me how it gets rid of post-wash creasing, but it really works! - Julie Koh, 42, manager

freeze out your silk wrinkles
To make ironing easier for your silk blouse, put it in a ziplock bag, then place in freezer. Remove it when it's cold. Magically, creases disappear. - Rebecca Galster, 48, homemaker