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...

Laundry is one of the few chores that I don't mind doing. It's not fun but it's not excessively time-consuming if you're willing to take shortcuts like a true bachelor.

Decorative pillows are an economical way to add more flair to your rooms without the big cost of pricey interior decorating. You cannot wash most decorative pillows in the washing machine as the...

Wrinkle-free clothes are important to just about everyone and in many important situations, from the workplace to school to dates. Not everyone wants to or has the time to break out the starch and...

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...

Mixing bleach with your laundry detergent is always a smart way to remove stains from your clothes. Bleach is also perfect for keeping your whites, like t-shirts, socks and underwear, at their...

High pH water is also referred to as hard water. Minerals in high pH water make it difficult for detergents to wash clothes effectively. Detergent does not bubble in high pH water. Soap does not...

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...

If you’ve ever tried Downey’s Wrinkle Release Spray, you would know how easy it is to get hooked on the stuff. It works wonders and gets rid of wrinkles in your clothes much easier than lugging...

Clothes steamer can be used as an alternative to ironing or to freshen your clothes between dry cleanings, according to Consumer Search. Steamers are available in a variety of sizes. While they do...

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...

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...

A fire in the family home is a tragedy that causes tremendous damage from smoke, soot and water. Insurance is rarely enough to cover the replacement costs of everything in your home. Since smoke...

Sodium carbonate, which is also known as washing soda, is a white, odorless powder, according to encyclopedia.com. It's also available in granules. Laundry can be washed with sodium carbonate...

If you have ever opened the lid of the washing machine and gazed at your freshly washed clothes with pleasure that quickly turned to horror, then you know the disaster of colors bleeding in the...

With all the settings available on clothes dryers, choosing the right one can be confusing. Pick the wrong one and you can waste energy. Worse yet, you can ruin clothes, especially delicates....

Getting ready for a large family dinner takes a lot of preparation, including the immaculate table covered in delicious food and wines. It all starts with the table and the first step to a huge...

Conserving energy by using a dryer rack, particularly in the warmer months of the year, can show up as savings on the monthly electric bill. Dryer racks may not be as fast as a tumble dryer, but...

Mold grows readily on damp or wet clothing, especially if clothing is stored in enclosed areas without ventilation and away from sunlight. If you catch the problem quickly it's possible to simply...

The winter months bring out the rock salt, especially in areas that receive a large amount of snow. The combination of rock salt and calcium chloride seems to stain clothes in a bad way. In most...

While the mothballs did their job and kept your clothes safe while they were stored, as you pull them out of the box you may find that the overwhelming aroma of mothballs has taken over your...

Some clothes do not have their dye set and when you wash them. You end up with the dye from them all over the other clothing you washed with them. This is also a common when you dye fabric...

Tossing damp towels and clothing into a laundry hamper or beach bag might seem convenient at the moment, but it can lead to mold. Mold stains and scents can be difficult to remove from laundry...

The colder months of fall and winter leave many people anxious for warmer weather. We use electric blankets, wear sweaters, light a fire and drink hot cocoa and tea to help make ourselves and our...

The typical baby goes through clothes very quickly. Between diaper leaks, excessive drooling, and spitting up, baby may end up going through two or more outfits in a single day. Frequent washing...

No matter what time of year it is, underarm stains can appear on clothing even if you aren't sweating. Sweat does not cause the yellow stains to appear; rather, antiperspirant mixed with sweat is...

White shirts are a staple in many people's wardrobes. Unfortunately, white clothes are also very likely to getting stained. One of the most prominent stains on white shirts are perspiration...

People have used mothballs for years to kill clothes moths as well as their eggs and larvae. Clothes moths enjoy making a snack of your stored clothes, slowly eating at them and producing holes....

An overabundance of iron in your water supply can cause it to turn a rusty red. If you are caught unawares, the coloring will transfer itself to your clothes. Contrary to what you may think, you...

There are few chores as time consuming as changing a pile of creased clothes into a pile of freshly pressed ones. If you would like to make your iron an endangered appliance - this article is for you.

Borax is a very versatile substance. Make a Borax laundry booster for every load of laundry and it will do more than just clean your clothes: add a Borax mixture to the wash cycle and it will...

How to iron clothes easily and without damaging them? Our clothes need to be ironed before we can wear them presentably. However most people don’t know how to iron their clothes easily and without...

Stop me if you have heard this before. Your new little black dress is the color of midnight and flatters your skin like nothing else. As time progresses, your little black dress becomes your...

This article is about procrastination. When it comes to doing laundry, the only way to keep up is to do it everyday. In all reality most people have no extra time to wash their clothes everyday....

Clothing placed in any area accessible to mice can be contaminated with mouse urine. For the sake of your clothes and your health, you must clean these thoroughly and properly before you wear them...

There is nothing like the smell of clothes that have been dried outside! Sheets and blankets smell so good after drying in the fresh air! I find that the best smelling time of year for drying...

It is frustrating to wash clothes only to discover something red has snuck in the laundry and bled all over everything, staining them with dye. It can be difficult to return the clothes to their...

If you've ever done your laundry just to have it come out smelling bad you were probably frustrated. Now you have to wash your laundry all over again. Or maybe you just want laundry that smells...

Moth balls might protect your favorite clothes from becoming prey to insects, but they also can leave behind a smell that won't go away with regular washing alone. Clothes that have been stored...

Trying to get the smell of paint out of your clothes can leave you with a headache, literally. Normal washing detergent can't do the job alone, but with a little help from simple natural remedies...

A good workout can work up quite a sweat--a sign that your workout was a good one. You may even be feeling pretty good until you get a whiff of yourself. Exercise clothes can trap in perspiration...

Thanks to coin laundries---also known as laundromats---you can do your laundry anytime, anywhere, whether you're traveling, living in a home that doesn't have a washer or dryer or dealing with a...

Clothes dryers use a lot of power to do their work. If you're trying to save the planet or your cash, you can air dry your clothes on a drying rack. It can also save the elastic in your socks or...

It's so easy any abled body can do it.From now on don't throw away those remnants of your bath soap bar that you can't use.Now you have something to use it for.

If you want to save money when washing and drying your clothes there are several things you can do. Anytime you can save money on something you do all the time, like washing your families clothes,...

I learned about doing laundry from my mother, who was a laundry maven. She was meticulous. She sorted by color and category, washed separately, dried different types of clothes on various...

If you forget to take your laundry out of the washer or don't dry it completely before you put it away, it's very likely that you'll soon have mildew in your clothes. Mildew thrives in dark, damp...

Laundry is the worst but you can do it fast with a minimum of fuss. Here are the steps to conquer that gargantuan task.

Getting wrinkles out of clothes is a frustrating task. The attention required to iron your clothes takes valuable time; for more delicate fabrics, taking clothes for dry cleaning can quickly...

If you own a stackable clothes washer and dryer, you already know what a great space saver they are. They can be tucked into a corner or unused closet, and transferring clothes from the washing...