General Clothes Care

Fern and leaf prints made from real plants can be used to create a beautiful pattern on fabrics. If done correctly, a leaf print on a shirt can sustain many washings and retain the brightness of...

Preventing wrinkles in clothing involves removing them from the dryer as soon as possible, keeping garments on a clothes hanger or purchasing non-iron shirts. Stay wrinkle-free with fashion advice...

Did you just have an accident and now you have red wine on your favorite garment. Here are some tips on how to get it out.

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...

New clothes are often packed tightly in cartons when they arrive at our clothing stores. Those wrinkles are not always removed when we buy the designer items, which can be removed by my household...

Mothballs may help you deter the annoying insects that would otherwise ruin your clothing, but they do have a detrimental side effect---a strong and nauseating odor that lingers on your garments....

Fabric softeners come in liquid form, which can be placed inside the washing machine while the clothes are washed with detergent; or they can come in fabric softener dryer sheets, which are placed...

This is a step by step guide to shrinking a 100% cotton shirt. I recently bought a new T-Shirt, which was too big. Very frustrating! I used this simple method to shrink that shirt to the size I...

Doing laundry for a family is expensive these days with the cost of utilities rising. And utility companies everywhere are asking us to conserve valuable resources. Here are some easy steps to...

Do you or a loved one find it difficult to remove clothes from a dryer? Are you in a wheelchair or use a walker and have limited mobility or are concerned about falling? Limited mobility can make...

Need a quick and easy way to get the wrinkles out of a shirt or a pair of pants? Don't have the time or the energy to iron them? Here is an easy way to get those wrinkles out and freshen your...

Even smokers will agree; smoking is gross! But, if you must do it, must you live with the smell? The answer is, NO! My friend showed me how to do this a while back, and it worked. There is a way...

Whether you accidentally put your jeans in the dryer on high heat or have recently become a little bit fuller in the hips, there are several reasons to stretch out jeans. Denim is a very versatile...

Knowing how to iron clothes like the dry cleaners can save you time and money. Dry cleaning employees know the tips and tricks to clean and iron clothing that the average person doesn't know....

Do you have Smelly Shoes??? I have had this problem for years. Now that I'm a dancer, I have so many pairs of dance shoes. Of course I want my shoes to smell fresh and clean at all times. I...

Alterations to oversize wool jackets and blazers can be time-consuming if they are done at home and costly if they are done by a professional tailor. Shrinking a wool jacket at home can be a...

Often described as "breathable" because of its ability to absorb and release moisture quickly, cotton fabric makes cool, comfortable clothes. It is a tough textile, able to withstand high...

Carhartt makes clothing that is meant to withstand a lot of abuse, but even the most durable clothing gets dirty, especially in the case of a Carhartt jacket. Most people would prefer to take...

Nomex is a sturdy, flexible fiber created by DuPont for use in high-temperature environments. It's made from a polymer with a high molecular weight that is forced through a spinneret creating a...

Few things are more frustrating than spending big bucks on a leather jacket, only to have it end up feeling hard, rigid and uncomfortable to wear. Caring for leather is a delicate matter and...

It’s an unfortunate fact of life – many of us have to use those coin-operated laundries. It may be located in your apartment or condo building, or it may be at the local strip mall. Regardless...

There are many reasons you may want to shrink a T-shirt. You may have lost weight. It may not fit as well as you thought it would when you bought it, or it could have stretched out over time. No...

Moth balls are often packed with clothing to prevent moth larva from eating holes in the fabric. While this can keep the bugs at bay, you will have to contend with the odor from the moth balls...

It's been said a million times--an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when it comes to preventing wrinkles in cotton clothes. Cotton and other fibers tend to...

When you have a particular T-shirt that you enjoy wearing, keeping it soft and comfortable is the key to increasing the amount of time you can keep it in your wardrobe. There are several things...

Do you hate wearing jeans after you wash them? There are several ways to keep your jeans from becoming tight and uncomfortable after ever wash. It's not rocket science by any means but it will...

It's simple to wash and dry clothing, but tennis shoes are another matter. You will need to dry them without using too much heat, which shrinks them. But if you do not get them dried out quickly,...

Suede is a wonderful material for garments, as long as it is cared for properly. Moisture, dryness and lack of use can leave a suede coat feeling hard and stiff, as well as possibly showing water...

Carhartt coats are classic pieces of outdoor canvas clothing that are designed to last for years. However, this durability can also translate to stiff fabric that needs to be softened. For those...

Along with all of the lovely smelling laundry detergents, fabric softener, and dryer sheets that you can use a dryer sachet is the perfect answer to making your clothes smell great. A dryer sachet...

Fleece is a wonderful fabric that can keep you warm all winter long. The only problem with the material is that it attracts lint and pet hair. The lint and pet hair stick to the fleece and will...

Cashmere is a beautiful and delicate fabric that requires special care. Re-sizing delicate cashmere clothing can be challenging. The only reliable way to shrink most clothing is by exposing it to...

The word "chenille" means "caterpillar" in French, and it gets the name from its fuzzy appearance. In the past, most chenille was made from silk, but modern chenille is usually made from cotton....

Freshly washed laundry smells great, but ever catch the scent of your laundry on a stranger? Maybe at the grocery store or at your job? Avoid this by customizing your laundry scent with essential...

Nylon is a strong, lightweight synthetic material commonly used in shirts and other clothing. Synthetic materials can be more difficult to shrink than natural fabrics such as cotton. Check the...

When your clothes are wrinkle free, you look neat and put-together. Even if you are wearing jeans, you may need to get the wrinkles out. Wrinkles in jeans may be caused by leaving damp jeans in...

If you would like your clothing to appear neat, clean, pressed, and generally well put together, please read carefully. This article will enlighten you on the most effective method for folding...

Perfume uses a blend of essential oils and fragrance to create an aroma. Perfume is worn by people and is a common ingredient in room fresheners, detergents and other everyday objects. When...

Keep whites looking bright with these simple tips.

It can be very frustrating to discover that a new pair of jeans is just a bit too loose. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to try shrinking your stretch jeans. Although some...

How a pair of jeans fits makes the difference between feeling relaxed and comfortable or the irritating feeling of knowing they just do not look right. Every effort should be made to purchase...

Few articles of clothing can rival the comfort of a clean, soft T-shirt. Unfortunately, some T-shirts lose their softness over time or become rough after air-drying, but there are ways to make...

Have a great football jersey that's too big? Maybe you found it at a yard sale or couldn't resist a big discount, even with the wrong size. Maybe you've lost weight. Or perhaps you're passing a...

Perhaps you have recently lost weight and find your pants are now too big. Or maybe you found a great pair of pants on sale or at a vintage store that didn't quite fit, but made the purchase...

Springtime is finally here! It's time to move out those winter clothes and make room for your light and airy springtime outfits. Moving your out of season wear will help you to feel more...

There is nothing that feels as good as slipping on your favorite butter-soft flexible leather jacket. It is old and worn in and seems to fit you as well as your own skin. But it takes years of...

It can often be hard to find clothes that fit perfectly right off the rack. Blue jeans are one of the hardest items of clothing to shop for because the shape of the bottom half of a person varies...

Clothing shrinkage is usually something most people want to avoid, but for people looking to create a tight, form-fitting pants, sometimes buying a pair that are made of 100 percent cotton and...

After weeks of scouring through racks and racks of blue jeans, you finally found a new pair of jeans that look great on you and fit perfectly. However, the jeans are a bit too stiff for your...

For some people, that pile of laundry overflowing your basket or spilling out of your closet, is untamable! When it comes to laundry, it is terribly easy for some people to procrastinate,...