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Dear Readers: If some of the clothes in your closets have a stale smell, you can freshen them by hanging them outside for a while. But don’t put them in direct sunlight, because the strong sun may fade some fabrics, such as silk. -- Heloise

Dear Readers: To keep your cat or dog’s bedding smelling good between washings, sprinkle a bit of baking soda over the bedding. Let it sit for a bit, and then brush off any remaining baking soda before your pet decides to make themselves comfortable.

Dear Heloise: Chillin’ is a chinchilla. He conned me into buying him. I named him Chillin’ because I felt we could nurture and chill with each other. He turned out to be an escape artist, planning for moments when he could exit his cage. Nevertheless, he’s my baby. Cathy White, via email Readers, to see Chillin’ and our other Pet Pals, go to Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.”