General Clothes Care

Here is an article about how to clean your clothes, otherwise known as doing laundry. If you would like to know how to do laundry, please read these tips to find out how.

When you have purchased a baseball cap representing your favorite team, you want your cap to look good for a long time. If you wear your cap often, you can find yourself in a "Catch-22" situation...

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...

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...

After investing time and money into finding the perfect jeans, its important to keep them looking their best for years to come. Here are some tips for caring for your favorite jeans.

With this eco-friendly tip you can keep your clothes looking newer longer. Keep your brights looking brighter, your darks looking darker AND keep the color in your fabric and not in the...

Black and dark clothing can fade quickly due to the wear and tear of everyday life. Unless this clothing remains sheltered inside of a closet for years, it will likely experience some color loss...

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...

When dealing with a blanket made of chenille, you may wonder if you are able to wash it. The simple answer is: YES. Take the following precautions and steps to get your chenille blanket clean at...

Jeans sometimes look better when they're beat up. But buying pre-distressed jeans can be costly--every rip or worn spot seems to drive up the price a few more dollars. You can distress your jeans...

If your favorite white lined or white shirt has a yellow stain you do not have to get rid of it.

Taking care of your clothes properly is the key to making them last longer. And when clothes last longer, we spend less money buying new ones!

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...

Everyone loves the feel of silk clothing against their skin. It is a delicate fabric which needs to be handled with care. Most silk can be hand washed and will not shrink if the silk fabric was...

The smell of cigarette smoke lingers in clothing and is a difficult odor to remove. There are, however, some methods to try at home to banish the offending smell from your clothes and freshen them...

Leather flip flops are comfortable and very stylish. You can purchase them in a variety of designs and colors and can wear them year round in some locations. Unfortunately, leather flips flops,...

If you ride horses on a regular basis you surely know how muddy, sweaty and otherwise dirty your leather chaps can get. You should also know that you have to treat them with care so that they...

An Armani T-shirt is a great addition to any wardrobe. If you don't take care of it and wash it properly, however, it can end up losing its shape and fit fairly quickly. But if you take care of...

Baseball caps can become stained by sweat and other dirt. More recently made caps can be cleaned along with your other laundry in the washing machine. If your hat is older, you may have to hand...

Silk clothes feel luxurious; they feel sexy; and they feel powerful and rich. When you see someone wearing something silk or if you are wearing something silk, you might think “What style and how...

When you want to shrink a cotton shirt, the key thing is heat. You can shrink white or color shirts with or without lettering on them.

Distressed denim shorts are the hot look of the summer. You can spend upwards of $100 on a designer pair, or you can create your own look for much less. Distressing takes time and patience, but it...

Having leather dye rub off on the body is frustrating at best. If your coat is finished with leather dye, but you cannot seem to prevent the dye from coming off, there are a few simple tricks you...

I never realized how much stress socks can cause. You have to wash them then match them up then pray that you don't lose one in the wash. It all got to be too much. I either had to start going...

The more often you wash denim, the more quickly the color will fade. Washing jeans in hot water will expedite fading. The only way to make a pair of jeans darker is to use a commercial clothing...

Clothing is very expensive, so you should want to take proper care of your wardrobe to help it last. Using the following tips will help your clothing look new longer and last longer as well.

Distressed jeans (jeans that look old) are often in style. A pair of brand new jeans, often costing upwards of a hundred dollars, may come with rips in the knee and worn patches throughout....

You have a super-comfortable polyester shirt that you dearly love, but you also think the garment is a bit too large. You want to shrink it, but you are not sure how to go about this process...

You have found a rhinestone shirt you love and bought it from a reputable company. Your new shirts sparkles like crazy and attracts a lot of attention. You certainly hate to ruin it. How can you...

Denim fabric naturally fades over time, but if you want to make a fashion statement, change a color that's too dark or even remove the color after an accidental spill, bleaching denim at home is...

Don't wear them, wash them, or dry them! That's the best way to keep clothes looking new- but since we wear our favorite clothes often, the washing and drying part needs to be done. Are you doing...

Permanent press is a special finish applied to fabrics. It helps the garment to stay smooth and wrinkle free if it is washed correctly. When the finish is heated (as in hot water or in the...

There is no reason to let your tennis or athletic shoes gets more dirty every time you wear them. Wash them! Here's how...

Sneakers get worn out faster than regular shoes, since their primary function is for physical activity and casual wear. Not everyone likes to keep buying pair after pair every few months, though,...

For some reason, I, subconsciously, have always been one to collect, save, and restore things for the sake of longevity in my life time. I’m not sure if it’s a natural knack or if I’m simply...

Have you recently purchased a new cashmere sweater? If so, you know how much these sweaters can cost. You don't want to spend a fortune sending it to the cleaners every time it becomes dirty....

This is definitely a hands on approach to removing nail polish from cotton. But one that I've used a couple of times with no problem at all!

Don't you hate it when your shoes start smelling? Have you noticed that some shoes (such as your sneakers) smell worse than others do? There are steps you can take to stop your shoes from...

Anyone who's experienced faded or dingy clothes knows how much of a nightmare it can be. This is especially the case when it comes our most adored garments. With so many brands of laundry...

Be a part of the green movement by making what you have last. By using what you have and not buying new stuff, precious resources are not being used to make new things. Everyone likes to add new,...

Here's how to keep the velcro fasteners on your shoes and coats clean and fastening securely after years of use.

The average life span of a bra is just 3 to 6 months. They lose elasticity, shape and discolor. But with a little care you can make your bras last longer.

Conserving water not only helps the environment, it also helps save on your monthly water bill. Here are a few tips to help out and also convert you over to going "green".

Bright colors add spunk and personality to your wardrobe. However, keeping brights bright can be a challenge. Learn how to brighten your colored clothes in a few simple steps.

Whether you just want to get crafty or you have an old pair of jeans that are perfectly broke in but you dislike the color of the wash, you can dye your jeans at home. It is a relatively easy and...

Having to treat and wash again already-laundered clothes because of mildew is a chore. Here are a few ways to prevent your clothes from growing that nasty bacteria in the first place.

If you have ever pulled gray clothing out of a washing machine that used to be white, then you know the importance of washing black clothes separately. Not only will washing white clothes with...

With designer jeans taking over the industry, it's important to take care of your investment. Washing your jeans at the appropriate temperature and with good detergent can give much-needed...

Finding a pair of jeans that fit perfectly can be a difficult task. Once you do find that perfect pair of jeans, take a few extra minutes when doing laundry to take care of them properly. This...

When you take the time and money to invest in a good quality swimsuit, it only makes good sense to learn to care for it properly. By doing so you will preserve the shape and color and extend the...