Laundry

Gasoline is highly flammable in both its liquid and gas form. It is also difficult to remove gasoline and its smell from skin and clothing. The fibers in the clothing will absorb the gasoline and...

Baby oil is a rather thin oil that very easily drips on clothing. This product contains mineral oil and a fragrance--because it is an oil, it may not come out of clothes through a regular wash.You...

Life can get pretty messy pretty quickly, and it does not care that you are wearing your best cotton shirt. Oily substances are found in many foods and cosmetics, and spills can occur while...

Toner is just a fancy word for printer ink. This ink is permanent and a royal pain to remove from any kind of clothing. Most pants are of a thicker material than shirts because they get abused a...

When hulling black walnuts, wear gloves to avoid staining your hands. Black walnuts darken and develop a strong flavor when left for an extended time in their hulls. The substance in the hull that...

Delicate and beautiful, vintage lace doilies should be handled with care. While older methods suggest the use of lemon juice or sunlight to bleach out stains, this may damage the delicate fibers...

Rubber-backed throw rugs are commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms and home entryways. They take abuse on a daily basis and, as a result, require frequent cleaning. Water drips on them as you exit...

While dress shirts in wrinkle-resistant blends of natural and synthetic fibers are available, most finer dress shirts are made of 100 percent cotton, linen or silk. These materials are especially...

Silk, a natural material made by worms, comes in a variety of types. Yet, all silks are lightweight, insulating materials. Due to their construction, people often choose silk blankets for their...

Foam mattresses such as memory foam or egg crate mattresses can be used while camping to make a soft bed on the ground and prevent sticks, pine needles, and gravel pressing into your back and...

A gas smell can linger if you accidentally spill some gas on your clothes while filling up your car or lawn mower. This smell might remain even after you have run the clothes through a washing...

For years, many people have looked down on the clothesline as an inadequate, antiquated household device. But as a result of the recent economic downturn and the increased interest in green...

Chiffon is a fabric made of silk, rayon, cotton, nylon and/or polyester. It is a very delicate material and is often chosen to make formal wear and other dressy outfits. It adds a flow and...

Hawaiian Fruit Punch long has been a favorite drink among kids--and an enemy to clothing that can stain easily from the intense red color. To prevent staining, it is important to act quickly to...

Clogs, casual or dance, get dirty and smelly like any other shoe. Use baking soda to clean the shoes and remove smells. Baking soda removes dirt and stains without damaging the surface or the shoe...

Korean mink blankets--so named because many of them are manufactured in Korea--are an animal-friendly alternative to traditional fur products. These blankets are made of acrylic or an acrylic...

When you find a chocolate stain on an article of clothing in your laundry, you need to treat the stain directly to ensure that it is removed. Chocolate contains cocoa butter, a fat, which needs to...

Collar soil that develops around the collar of a dress shirt is usually a combination of perspiration and body oils. Because these stains can be stubborn and difficult to remove, pretreat them...

Iron-on decals are easy to add to clothing, but after removing the decal, the glue remains. A hot iron warms the glue enough to release the decal from the clothing, but the glue clings to the...

Sickly yellow sweat stains show up in stark contrast on white shirts. It's not always easy to avoid these stains, especially during the hot, sticky days of summer. You can treat these stains...

Beeswax leather is leather that has been treated with beeswax to make it waterproof and weather resistant. However, even treated leather will eventually lose its waterproof qualities if you do not...

Carrying laundry up and down stairs can be exhausting. It can also lead to back pain and injury. Changing the way you carry laundry from one level of your house to another can go a long way toward...

You can wash polyester microplush material in the machine or by hand. Some items made from polyester microplush material include blankets, cleaning clothes and robes. The material is made up of...

When you want your drawing to stand the test of time, choosing a Sharpie marker is one way to do it. Sharpie is well-known for permanent markers, and choosing this product to make a drawing or...

It's important to clean your pillows regularly to remove skin flakes, dirt, sweat and dust mites among other things that can cause allergies or skin irritations. A cashmere cover can help to...

Cotton gauze clothing comes in many colors and is popular summer attire due to its light, flowing quality. Cotton gauze is also used for accessories such as scarves. The fabric is more delicate...

Flame retardant clothing has been chemically treated to help reduce the flammability of the material. While the treated clothing is not fireproof, the chemical treatment does lessen the chances of...

Hard water is a mineral-rich combination that contains calcium and magnesium. Washing your clothing in hard water can reduce the effectiveness of your laundry detergent, making your clothing more...

We all want our whites clothes to stay sparkling white. But after multiple wears and washing, whites can take on a dingy or gray color. Commercial bleach is one way to whiten clothes. However, you...

Stains can accumulate on a white bathing suit from sand, dirt and even body sweat. These stains may not be removed when you run the bathing suit through a washing machine even if you add bleach to...

Some pets seem to shed constantly and their hair ends up on your furniture, carpet and even laundry. While you can remove pet hair from each article of clothing with a lint brush or a piece of...

While delicious, fruit punch can be a hazard for clothing because the stain, once set, can be difficult to remove. It is important to work on the stain as quickly as possible after it happens.

Mildew can appear on wet laundry items that were left inside a washing machine, closet or gym bag. Mildew can cause very noticeable stains and extremely foul odors on laundry items. These odors...

Polyester fabrics tend to hold onto body odors, even after cleaning in a washing machine. If you've already washed your polyester but it still has a bad odor, you will need to take some extra...

Kimonos are beautiful robes from Japan, worn by men and women for any formal event, from a funeral to a wedding. These cherished garments come in every color and pattern imaginable, and the finest...