General Clothes Care

Having a difficult time getting the wrinkles out of clothing that can't take direct heating, such as, silk, wool, and rayon. There is a little trick you can do. Try aluminum foil, it has more...

Every person is addicted to shopping. Costly or cheap things that attract to eyes are to be purchased. But one thing is necessary that is maintenance of these things. Likewise warm and woolen...

Cowhide is the material that makes up leather, which is the treated and cured skin of a cow. Many people enjoy its look and feel, often wearing leather as a jacket or using it as a decoration rug....

People have a lot of different reasons to look for fire resistance as a clothing feature. Some people have professions that put them at a high level of risk for getting burned. Other people may be...

Just when you think you've gotten rid of the fungal infection on your feet or toes, it's back. Perhaps that's because you're putting your feet back into the fungus that has infected your shoes....

Bringing your shirts to the dry cleaner every time you need them pressed can be very expensive. For many people though, the prospect of steam pressing a dress shirt at home is a very daunting...

Losing weight presents a desirable problem: What to do when all your clothes are too loose? But if you gain the weight back, you're faced with the opposite problem of finding clothes you can...

A popular brand of permanent markers, Sharpies are a common choice for drawing on fabrics. As convenient as they are, using permanent markers to draw on fabric can present a few problems that, if...

Dry rot is a weakening in fabric fibers over time, causing fabric to rip or shred. Dry rot usually happens over a period of years, and is most often caused by moisture or harmful buildups in the...

Smoke odors can get into hair, fabric, and anything that can absorb odors. The permeating odor of smoke saturates fabrics, sometimes making it a difficult chore to remove. Expensive dresses often...

Cleaning eyeglasses with scratch-coat lenses is a bit different than cleaning regular glasses, because the lenses are coated with a special formula that hardens the surface. To keep this...

Whether you're dealing with one-time-use latex gloves, or reusable rubber gloves and sleeves that will see countless hours of work, storing your rubber gloves and sleeves properly is essential to...

Don't be nervous if you just wore your new leather coat out in the rain, because leather is actually cured with water before it is made into anything. Over time, though, your leather can start to...

Practically everyone who has ever owned a pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses has had to deal with scratches. Lenses can be scratched from rolling around in a handbag or glove compartment, being...

Cigarette smoke forms a film of tar on the surface of leather garments, and penetrates the cloth liner. Simply airing out the garment or putting a few dryer sheets in the pockets will take the...

Knowing how to measure insoles is good for more than buying insoles. These measurements are also vitally important when purchasing vintage or used shoes online. Often, knowing your insole...

Wool kilts are comfortable to wear and easy to clean by dry cleaning or steam cleaning. Kilts generally doesn't need to be cleaned often. Wool fiber contains an epicuticle, a waxy layer around...

Eyeglasses are very fragile and relatively expensive to fix or replace if they break. While some fixes may be temporary, there are several ways you can fix your eyeglasses, either until you can...

It is the night before a big interview or a first date. You want to look your best and you want to make a good impression. Smartly, you choose to wear a nice dress shirt. Unfortunately, the shirt...

Laundry starts to smell bad because the dirt and moisture is a breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria and mildew. In extreme cases, even after a regular wash, some pieces of laundry will still...

Black fabric cannot be dyed green until is has been sufficiently lightened. Attempting to layer green dye over black fabric will have little to no effect and is a waste of time. First, you must...

Acid wash seems to be a big trend nowadays, but why spend money when you can acid wash right at home? Acid wash usually works on cotton fabrics, but clothing isn't your only option. With just...

A steamer will release wrinkles from your linens and clothes. You don't need to look any farther than your own shower for a great homemade clothes steamer. For an even quicker fix, it is easy to...

Not many people, if any, enjoy wearing wet or damp clothing. This is not only an uncomfortable experience, but it also runs the risks of mildew developing on the material itself. The solution is...

Mothballs are used as a chemical pesticide and are manufactured in a white pellet form. Two active chemical ingredients are used to produce mothballs: naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene.

Many clothes stored for a long period of time attract moths, but clothing made out of animal fiber is at the highest risk. Moth balls have an unpleasant smell, and contain chemicals you may not...

As the seasons change it can be a hassle to change one set of clothes out for another. This article will help you create a system that will make seasonal clothing storage much easier as the...

Most people who do their own home repairs swear by a product called WD-40. While it is marketed as a lubricant, WD-40 can fix a plethora of household problems: everything from squeaky doors and...

Vans, a company that presented its first "slip-on" shoe in 1979, creates clothing and shoes for skaters, surfers, teens, adults and pretty-much everyone. Not only do they have dozens of designs...

A great coat, like a fabulous handbag or chic shoes, can make a great style impact. How do you choose a great coat? Follow these steps.

Rust stains are common for people who work with moving parts, but they can happen to anybody. Kids are especially prone to rust stains because they come into contact with lots of old iron when out...

Face it: we get fewer blood stains on our clothes than we used to. A hundred years ago, people were far more likely to cut themselves or run into a nail or do something dangerous. And back then,...

Tie-dyeing your tennis shoes can turn a dull pair of sneakers into something fun and fabulous, and even a novice can do a great job at it. Purchasing the needed materials in a kit rather than...

Fogged glasses can be a hazard during driving, athletics and in other situations where visibility is important. Glasses tend to fog up in cold weather and when the body is warmed up. A few helpful...

Stretch type watch bands, sometimes called "twist bands," come with most watches when you first buy them. They are easy to wear and fit a great range of wrist sizes. However, many people are...

It’s hard to pass up a sale sometimes even if you know the quality of the garment isn’t really there! (Especially when you’re low on cash!) Typically you want to buy investment pieces that don’t...

If your favorite pair of shoes is too tight, you may be able to stretch them so they fit more comfortably. Cobblers can do this for you, but you can also stretch your shoes at home. Some plastics...

You can still dress well even on a small budget. It just takes a bit of time and effort to create a nice-looking wardrobe with a smaller amount of money. There is no excuse to dress poorly when...

For centuries, buttons and hooks and eyes were the only ways to fasten clothing. When the zipper was introduced, it was quickly used for dresses, men's slacks and clothing accessories. Then came...

Whether you're packing away your child's old baby clothes, storing a wedding dress or merely clearing the closet of seasonal garments, how you store your clothes will affect their appearance when...

If you are looking to achieve a darker complexion but want to avoid the harmful rays of the sun, consider a self-tanning product. Self-tanners typically are lotions that are applied to your skin...

Getting chewing gum on glasses not only can distort your vision, it can leave a horrible gummy stain. The trick is to completely remove the gum and any stain.

Do you own a leather jacket? Do you remember how nice it looked when it was brand new. Now that your looking at it, it probably doesn't quite look like that anymore. This article will tell you how...

We all want to look and feel good. When we gain weight it is noticiable. if you want to look thinner here are a few tricks.

Ugg boots are known to be ultra comfortable and if taken care of should last for years and years. Follow these steps for the initial care of your new boots and the steps for on going care to...

Water often contains calcium deposits. Since water is a main component in a garment steamer, it stands to reason that some of those deposits could stick inside the steaming appliance. That is...

Seeing snow fall is a beautiful sight. Being unprepared to shovel yourself out of a blizzard or walking home in a foot of snow totally unprepared can leave you cold, wet, and possibly sick. Here...

With every holiday comes a party invitation. Look spectacular for every holiday event.

Pediculosis, also known as the human infestation of lice, can be an itch-inducing ordeal. Common in children but also experienced by adults, lice can quickly jump from an infected person to a...

Dress shoes can be difficult to wear because typically they have a stylish design that you are not used to wearing, they are stiff (because they are not worn daily), and the soles of the shoe are...