KEEPING THE DISHWASHER CLEAN

Dear Heloise: I live alone and only use my dishwasher a couple times a week. In between washings, I sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher. No more odors between washings! -- Kaynella W., in Omaha, Nebraska

CRISP SHEETS

Dear Heloise: Years ago, my mother told me the thread count for crisp percale sheets. Naturally, I have forgotten about it, and she’s no longer with us. Even though I always hang up my sheets (weather-permitting), they are not crisp like they used to be. Could you recommend a thread count for crisp sheets? -- Marilyn B., via email

Marilyn, a 400 thread count is usually recommended for percale sheets. You can go higher on the thread count, but please remember that the higher the thread count, the less breathability your sheets

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