Baby Bottle Cleaning -Ask the Audience

Dear Home-Ec 101, Help! I’m a new mom cleaning baby bottles. I breastfeed my baby, and she takes breast milk in a bottle when I’m at work. I should know the answer to this question, as I’m a pharmacist and took years of chemistry. I’m so embarrassed! Hot, soapy water does not remove stubborn milk …

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Let’s Talk About the Voluntary Phosphorus Ban in Household Detergent

Heather says: Some of you may have noticed that there has been a change in the formula of your Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, others may have just picked up a new box as usual, without paying much attention. Sixteen states including: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, …

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