Laundry

The biggest challenge with laundry is finding the time to do it. We need time to collect, sort, pre-stain, start the wash, switch to the dryer and then still find the time to fold and put the...

New bedding is nice to have, but it often arrives full of wrinkles and creases after being scrunched up in a plastic bag. Whether it's Egyptian cotton, silk, satin or polyester, every type of...

Ceramic tile is a popular surface for kitchens, bathrooms, and floors because it is durable and easy to clean. With regular, weekly maintenance, most ceramic tile will always look shiny and...

Almost anyone who has done laundry and then put on their jeans knows that something happens in the washing process to make the jeans smaller. The simplest explanation is that the jeans shrink from...

If you're walking around a home improvement area in sneakers, it is highly likely that at some point you will step on some caulk that you or someone else forgot to discard of immediately. If you...

Colored cloths, whether they be napkins, dish cloths, wash cloths or handkerchiefs, can bleed color and/or fade during laundering. You've a few ways at your disposal to prevent this--even during...

Velvet is a beautiful, luxurious fabric. It is wonderful to wear because you feel so indulged and look so nice. Many people shy away from buying velvet because of the dry cleaning involved, but...

When you set your iron to the wrong temperature, the results can be disastrous: melted fabric all over the faceplate of the iron. The fabric may appear to be stuck on permanently, but you don't...

You can make laundry detergent using a combination of castile soap and common household ingredients. Homemade laundry detergent is fast and easy to make, and you can create a large batch in...

Until last year, folding fitted sheets had long been an irritation of mine. No matter what I did, even being somewhat of a perfectionist, I could never seem to get a fitted sheet folded neatly to...

Unsightly wrinkles can ruin the appearance of your clothing as well as the overall professionalism of your appearance. Ironing remains a sure-fire way to remove wrinkles, but can be time consuming...

A laundry sorter can keep your laundry organized, neat and off the floor. Sorting laundry can help keep the whites away from the darks and both away from the coloreds. Sorters can help children...

Accent pillows are an attractive addition to a sofa, chair, bed or bench. Accent pillows provide added interest, color, detail and comfort to the piece of furniture they rest on and the room they...

Are you living with an under-sized ironing board? Is your regular-sized ironing board too small for your large ironing projects? If you need to make your ironing board a little larger, you can...

Can you wash a heated blanket? Sure, you can. However, before you pop it into your washing machine, check the label and follow the instructions; or follow the simple instructions below to make...

Students who are engaged and active in the learning process retain more of the information that is presented. If you are looking for a science project that your students will find interesting,...

Tummy Tuck Jeans, made by Not Your Daughter's Jeans, or "NYDJ" flatten a woman's curves and help her look a size smaller. Tummy Tuck Jeans come in a variety of styles and finishes and keep up with...

While you may think ironing a suit is the same as ironing any other garment of clothes, it actually differs slightly. There are specific rules for removing wrinkles from suits because the wrong...

Doing laundry is an everyday chore in most households, especially in households with children. The products used in cleaning laundry are handled often, and residues often linger on clothing and...

If you have ever shrunken a wool sweater, jacket, pants or any other garment that is made of wool, you know the frustration of ruining your clothes. Just because the item has shrunk doesn’t...

Have you ever bought towels that just don’t absorb the water when you are using them to dry off? They are probably beautiful soft, thick towels that feel almost like silk next to your skin. The...

Blood in clothing, especially white jeans, can be problematic being that blood is a protein and must be taken care of quickly. Some stain remover products claim to remove blood stains, but do not...

Delicate materials in clothes can sometimes make cleaning difficult. It would be upsetting if the first time you washed that new silk blouse it fell apart or the fabric somehow was ruined. When...

On many garments, the label will express that clothes need to be washed by hand and with a certain temperature of water, usually cold water. This is usually due to a delicate material or...

Washing laundry, especially when it is the first time you’ve done so, can be difficult. It is easy to make mistakes and end up with all of your white clothes being pink or looking less than...

When you buy white socks from the store, it is always a pleasure to see how clean they look. Unfortunately, white socks get dirty so quickly! The first time you wear them, when you take them off...

Food stains on clothing can be enough of a hassle to remove. When you're dealing with stains caused by other materials, however, things can get even more complicated. Blue marks on clothing can...

Whereas cotton fabrics are absorbent and allow the skin to breath; synthetic fabrics offer no breathing room for the skin and retain odors. Synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon tend to...

Originally designed as a potential rubber substitute for use during World War II, Silly Putty has been used by physical therapists for rehabilitative therapy of hand injuries, as a house hold lint...

In a fire, treated fabric creates a protective barrier between your skin and the flames. Some fabric comes from the manufacturer treated with a fire-resistant coating while untreated fabric can be...

It is upsetting to buy a printed fabric that you like--and then see that the dye has run after you washed it. While no single technique will set all types of dye, many dyes can be set by the use...

The term "linens" originated in the 14th century to describe articles of clothing or household goods that were made of yarn spun from flax. The modern meaning of the word describes the collection...

If that silk sweater you bought is a little big, you have a good chance of shrinking it by changing a few steps in your normal laundry routine. Silk is taken from the silk worm's cocoon, and...

Wet clothes left in a washing machine overnight may smell moldy the next day. Running those clothes in the washing machine as you normally would may not remove the smell from the fabric. A mold...

If you avoid using the dryer to dry your laundry, you may often hang your clothing outside on a clothesline. If you must wash clothes at night, you can just as easily hang your clothing inside...

Under Armor is a line of form-fitting sports clothing that wicks moisture away from the body. This increases the comfort of wearers during strenuous, sweaty activities. There are several different...

Pleather is used as a leather alternative for clothing and upholstery. It looks like leather, but is much easier to clean--as the material is synthetic, you can clean it with water and cleaners...

Doing laundry is one of those tasks most people perform without a lot of thought. You may separate colors, whites and delicates; spray stain remover on tough spots; add detergent; and throw your...

Cleaning antique linens requires a little extra attention, but the results are well worth it. Whether you treat your antique linens as display items or use them around the house, proper cleaning...

White linen tends to yellow with age and laundering. Old or antiques linens are very susceptible to a yellowing problem. Proper storage of linen will help to slow the yellowing process, but it...

Even if you are careful to keep your whites clean, light-colored clothing often can acquire a yellowish appearance over time. Certain soaps, detergents and deodorants contain substances that can...

Staph bacteria, which are common bacteria and easily transmitted from person to person, can cause conditions and diseases ranging from minor skin infections, such as boils, to serious conditions...

Lice can live anywhere in a home where they can burrow deep and hide. Laundry is a perfect place for them to do that. Laundry can quickly become infested with lice if a person who has head lice...

So you got some tree sap in your hair. This method of removing tree sap involves using peanut butter.

Dyeing a canvas tarp is an easy project as the untreated natural canvas will hold dyes better than many other fabrics. Because a tarp is generally quite large, you will need to dye it in a large...

Many of us have risen from a seat in a public place, only to discover we sat down on a wad of chewing gum--and now the gum seems to have permanently welded itself to the fabric of our blue jeans....

After washing your clothes, it is only natural to want them to smell as clean and fresh as possible. It can be frustrating when areas such as the armpits don't seem to have relinquished their...

Adding crystals to clothing and fabrics is fashionable and creative way to breathe life into otherwise worn-out or bland apparel. But it can be tricky to wash embellished fabrics without losing...

Caulk is one of the stickiest, gooiest substances in the construction world. These characteristics make it ideal for sealing cracks or gaps in everything from bathroom fixtures to the exterior of...

Once a stain has gone through the heat of the dryer, it can be quite difficult to get out of most clothing. Always double check your stained laundry before putting into the dryer to prevent...