1) It is forbidden to do "Melacha" (things referred to in halacha as "work"; for the purposes of earning profit or even if done for free in certain instances where the 'work' is deemed Melacha Gemura) on Erev Pesach after Chatzos, Halachic midday. (Shulchan Aruch Siman 468 1 and 2)
One who does forbidden Melacha at this time will never see Siman Bracha (positive fruits of their labor) from that work. (Mishna Berura Siman 468:2)
Any types of Melachos that are permitted on Chol Hamoed are permitted after Chatzos on Erev Pesach. (See Mishna Berura 468:7)
A Rav should be consulted to determine the permissibility of any specific 'work'.
2) Simple ironing of clothing (to remove creases, as opposed to ironing to form pleats) and polishing shoes is permitted. More complicated ironing is prohibited, but may be done by a non Jew.
Halachos for Shabbos Kodesh
1) It is best not to get a haircut on Erev Pesach after Chatzos, even if the barber is a non Jew. B'Dieved, if a non Jew gives the haircut, it's OK. (See Mishna Berura 468:5)
It is best to cut nails before Chatzos. B'Dieved if it wasn't done before, it may be done after Chatzos. (ibid.)
2) If one needs to mend an article of clothing, sew on a button, or similar "fixing" that is needed for Yom Tov, it is permitted. (See Mishna Berura Siman 468:8)
Laundry should not be done after Chatzos. (Unless in necessary instances where it would be permitted on Chol HaMoed.)
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Reader's Question:
If we have whole wheat grains, should it be thrown as chometz, or we can keep it together with kitnios and sold?
Same question for kasha grains, barley grains.
Answer:
Many grains and flours sold today are soaked in water or other solutions before being packaged. Therefore, they should be treated as Chometz.
A competent Kashrus agency should be consulted for halacha L'Ma'aseh on any specific product.
(As an aside, Kasha, buckwheat, contrary to popular belief, is not a grain. It is Kitniyos. Its Bracha is HoAdama and its after Bracha is Borei Nefashos. See Igros Moshe Orach Chaim Vol. 1 Siman 65 and Yoreh Deah Vol. 2 Siman 25)
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