"A Rodale organic style book"--Cover. Includes index.

1.Stocking up: Some basic supplies to make the job easier 12 -- 2. Sorting clothes: What piles to make for the best results 16 -- 3. Removing stains: A bar of Ivory soap for everything 26 -- 4. Soaking clothes: The lost art of soaking and how it can make your life easier 38 -- 5. Machine washing: It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 44 -- 6. Washing delicates: How not to shrink a sweater 60 -- 7. Dry & wet cleaning: When to follow--and when to ignore--those garment-care labels 68 -- 8. Drying clothes: It's always best on the line 76 -- 9. Ironing clothes: Secrets to wrinkle-free living 90 -- 10. Folding laundry: A complete guide for those of us who haven't worked in a Gap 102 -- Betty's pumpkin pie: The ultimate Thanksgiving stain-maker 118 -- Epilogue: Hard work makes you healthy 120 -- Green laundry products 122.