Laundry

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...

We have all faced blood stains on clothing in our lifetimes, and there are many products of varying effectiveness available to treat blood stains on clothing. Simple washing with regular...

Nothing can ruin the beauty of an outfit quite like wrinkles. Whether you are going on a job interview or out to dinner wit your friends, you want to look your best, and wrinkles can ruin that in...

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...

Quickly hand wash delicates with shampoo when Woolite is not available. Whether you are traveling and away from your home products, trying to save money, or just out of Woolite and need to clean...

Laundry detergent often can leave a lingering residue on clothing after washing---an invisible film that can cause itching, redness or even rashes on sensitive skin. Detergent residue can also...

One of the worst things about a fire is the aftermath: Damage to the home, personal property and your sense of security can last for years. Compared with those major issues, it is a minor thing to...

Caulking is a great sealer that has several applicable uses. But when caulking gets on your clothing, it can be a difficult mess. Caulking seals securely to the surface of the object it's applied...

Black and other dark-colored water stains can sometimes set into clothing due to hard water. When laundering clothing, the hard water can cause spots, streaks and smears on clothing, making it...

Any avid bike rider can tell you that grease and grime are a part of daily life. Both these substances seem to have no problem attaching themselves to your clothing, but removing them can be a bit...

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...

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...

Liquid starch is used to give clothing a slightly stiff and crisp appearance. Spray starches are available for use but one bottle of liquid starch will last much longer and save you money. When...

Mothballs are used for a variety of reasons. Originally they were developed to prevent moths from eating wool clothing. However, they are now also used to deter wildlife in gardens, attics and...

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...

Annoying smoke odors can come from a variety of sources, such as cigarette smoke, campfires and even house fires. These unpleasant aromas seep into the fabric of your clothing and upholstered...

The only thing worse than gum on your clothes is gum on your clothes that have gone through the wash. This sticky substance is challenging enough to remove without the heat from a dryer setting it...

If you're going to spill something, water usually is the best option, because it's colorless and grease-less. Usually the water dries and disappear, but occasionally a water spill will leave...

Have you ever sat down to enjoy a relaxing cup of warm tea or a cool glass of iced tea, only to spill it on yourself? A brief second of clumsiness can leave a permanent tea stain on clothing (or...

Mothballs are a solid pesticide that not only keeps moths from laying their eggs in your clothing, but also keeps snakes, mice and other rodents away. They are produced with a noxious chemical...

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...

Fish oil is good for you, when taken internally. When this oil ends up on clothing, however, it is very smelly. Fish is a pungent odor, and oil is not easy to remove from clothing. As long as even...

When sealing a bathtub or shower, you want caulk to stick firmly and securely to the surface. When you accidentally get some on your clothes, however, all you want is for it to be easily removed....

Chocolate stains can be some of the hardest to remove from clothing, especially white clothing. Unfortunately, simply running clothes through a regular wash and dry cycle in your washing machine...

Cedar is a coniferous tree with a scented wood which deters some types of insect pests. Storing clothing in a cedar chest may help to protect the apparel from the damaging effects of moth larvae,...

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...

Laundry detergent is used to clean and remove stains from clothing, but what do you do if your detergent is the reason your clothing is stained? No one wants to throw out good or brand new...

Grease is one of the hardest substances to remove from clothing. It is slippery, tacky and waterproof all at the same time, and when it gets on clothing it can be a real chore to remove. However,...

Mold is a fungus that thrives on organic matter. Mildew is mold that loves warm, humid climates. Mold can attack clothing, and without quick action, the mold can weaken and rot your clothing.

Grease on white clothing can leave a bad stain if you don't wash it properly. Before you throw the clothing in the wash, or even throw it in the sink to soak with detergent and water, you should...

When clothing comes through a wash cycle and odors such as body odors remain, this means that the fabric fibers are not free of bacteria. Keep your laundry looking and smelling clean by washing...

Laundry is never ending. Even on your day off it piles up in your clothes hamper. In addition, doing laundry on a consistent basis is expensive. However, knowing how to cut some of the costs...

Blood is sometimes hard to remove from clothing. Nurses, kids, coaches and athletes often stain expensive clothing with blood from splashes and accidents. Here's how to remove that pesky stain...

Suede is an ideal fabric for garments. A luxurious leather buffed to produce a soft nap finish, suede is commonly used in jackets, shoes and pants. While durable, suede is prone to marking and...

Doing laundry can seem very overwhelming and often overcomplicated. Laundry is actually quite simple but a few rules should be known before getting started.

Hard water can cause rust, which can build up inside your washing machine and transfer to your clothing. Rust also happens when you use metal hangers to dry clothing. Basically anywhere there is...

Between fabric conditioners, general purpose cleaners and other cleaning aides available on the market today, deciding which products you need and how to use them can be overwhelming. In recent...

Candles are a popular way to infuse a room with delicate fragrance or to enhance the atmosphere of a romantic meal. If you end up wearing some of the melted wax, you may believe that your clothes...

Have you ever been cooking or frying something and splashed cooking oil or grease on your clothes? Well, here is a quick remedy that you can use to get that stain out!

If your water supply comes from a well, the water may contain iron which can stain your white laundry. These stains may appear where there is perspiration or deodorant built up in the fabric, and...

Everyone dose not know how to wash clothes. Maybe you were used to taking them to the dry cleaners or maybe someone else always washed them for you. Here is a quick and easy way to wash your clothing.

Do you have some old clothes that have become to smell musty over the years? Even delicate vintage clothing will be safe with my freshening method!

Every parent and every pet owner knows the frustration of clothing and bedding that has been soaked in urine. Bed-wetting is very common in both children and new pets and most often will pass in...

If you live in a warm humid climate, or if you've had clothes in storage for a long period of time, chances are they may have some mildew on them. Throwing the clothing out is tempting but is not...

For many years people have used Mothballs to keep moths from eating away at their clothes and belongings. The smell is awful and difficult to get rid of. The gas released by mothballs is also harmful.

Hand wash clothing? Right. We have the washing machine: a modern convenience much adored, much taken advantage of, and liable to be taken for granted. And one day it breaks. Or you may not even...

Ironing can be tedious as well as time consuming. However, a nicely ironed and pressed shirt looks really good. Wrinkles on a piece of clothing looks a bit tacky. This article will give helpful...

White vinegar has many useful properties for cleaning your home. Get that deep down clean with white vinegar.

Many people enjoy hanging clothing outdoors to dry during warm-weather months. This helps conserve energy, and some people prefer the smell and feel of clothing hung out in the fresh air. Plastic...

Have you ever taken a fresh load of laundry out of the dryer or off the line only to discover that they smell like they haven't been washed? This is especially true in the under arm area of...