Laundry

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...

Silly Putty has been used by physical therapists for rehabilitative therapy of hand injuries, as a household lint picker-upper and even by Apollo astronauts to secure tools in zero gravity....

Pills are small balls of fiber which form on fabrics that have loose fibers. These fibers tangle together, creating a small ball of fibers called a pill. While pills may fall off of some fabrics...

Purchasing new bedding is exciting because it can transform the look of your bedroom, but consider washing the bedding before you place it on the bed. Washing new bedding improves its fit,...

Bed sheets can be very expensive, especially if you have several beds. Depending on the size of your bed and the thread count of your sheets, you could be looking at paying several hundreds of...

New cotton sheets--even those with a high thread count--will feel stiff and scratchy from the chemical sizing manufacturers use to keep the sheets stiff in their packaging. Cotton sheets will...

Cotton sheets represent both the peak of luxury in bedding--when boasting a high thread count--or the epitome of affordability. No matter what purpose you're using them for, cotton sheets are...

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...

Cotton sateen sheets have a special weave that makes them soft and comfortable. A thread count of 200 to 400 is a good choice, says ConsumerSearch.com. The sheets do have a downside, however. One...

Dyeing silk sheets offers you a relatively inexpensive way to change the look of a bedroom and maintain the feel and appearance that silk sheets provide. Alternatively, it can help you hide stains...

Bed sheets will stay crisp and colorfast if you follow a few steps to prevent them from fading. Improper laundry washing and sunlight are common enemies of bright color bed sheets. Taking time to...

With bacteria and viruses rampant in health care facilities, the proper cleaning and disinfection of bed sheets is essential to stopping the spread of these organisms. Specific guidelines must be...

In the place where we are intended to relax, stale odors can create obstacles to reaching a comfortable state of mind. Stale odors in bed sheets are often the result of smoking indoors. Cigarette...

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...

Nothing is more refreshing than climbing into bed after a long day and experiencing the crispness of clean bedsheets. If you want to keep your bedsheets feeling soft and smelling great for years...

In ancient China, silk bedding was a status symbol and only available to the wealthy. Today, anybody can purchase this luscious fabric and enjoy the benefits of having silk sheets. Silk is a...

Accidentally falling asleep while chewing gum and then waking up to gum stuck in the sheets can be annoying. Gum will often not come out with a normal wash in the washing machine, and it leaves...

When you climb into your bed each night, you look forward to getting some rest from a long day. This can be quite hard if all you smell is body odor. If you don't wash your sheets regularly, they...

According to Beyond Beds, "Egyptian cotton is considered to be one of the finer types of cotton, as it refers to a long staple fine cotton usually grown in northern Africa." Due to mercerizing, a...

Oh, the uses of dryer sheets! Doesn’t matter what brand, they all have other uses in addition to making the laundry soft and fresh smelling.

Few things are as comfortable--or comforting--as fresh, clean sheets after a long day. There are no hard-and-fast rules for keeping house, so figuring out how often regular chores like changing...

Cotton sheets, especially those that are a couple of years old, can be subject to pilling. This means that tiny balls pop up on the surface of the fabric, creating a rough and sometimes...

Nothing feels quit as good as slipping into a soft comfortable bed at the end of the day. One key to this comfortable bed is soft sheets. More often than not, when we buy our sheets they come...

Being green and being frugal has become a way of life for many. Every penny not spent matters. Combine tough economic times with a society focused on "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" and...

How many times have you started to fold a fitted sheet, only to ball it up and hope you'll sleep out all the wrinkles? Skip the hassle, eliminate wrinkles and avoid a cluttered linen closet by...

You probably buy cotton sheets because you like the way they feel. The higher the thread count, the softer the sheets. If you find your sheets are a bit rougher than you like, probably because of...

As long as you're using sheets and washing them regularly you probably won't need to wash your mattress very often. But if you do here's a handy guide on how to wash it.

You've finally found a set of cotton sheets that you just love, but after taking them out of the package, you realize that your new sheets are not as soft as you'd like them to be. They feel a bit...

One way to really spice up your bedroom is to invest in wonderful satin sheets. They feel amazing against your skin at night and look fabulous. You can keep your silk sheets beautiful by...

Sheets are often matched to bed sets for decorative purposes, and this can often lead to rough and stiff sheets because the sheets that come with the bed set aren't always the most comfortable, or...

Nothing feels as good or as welcoming on your bed as pure cotton sheets. Crisp, smooth and soft all at the same time, cotton sheets wick away moisture, especially in humid summers, but also in the...

When doing laundry, use bleach detergent to get out stains, and dryer sheets to add a fresh scent. Learn about detergent and dryer sheets with tips in this free video on laundry.

Have you ever washed a load of clothes and went to put them in the dryer only to find that you were out of dryer sheets? Well, I’ve got good news! You can keep that from ever happening again and...

Nothing feels as great as slipping into clean, sweet-smelling cotton sheets at the end of a long day. Sheets can become stale quickly, however, so you need to air and launder them frequently....

Folding your fitted sheets nice and flat will help make it easier for you to store them properly. Learn some useful tips for folding fitted sheets and laundry from a house cleaner in this free...

Do you love the smell of fresh linens? Prepare to wow your house guests and your own sense of smell! This will have you sleeping better and looking forward to linen laundry day. Anyone who lays...

It's nice to have your linen closet looking neat when you open the door. Everything looks tidy except for those fitted sheets which never seem to have those nice tidy corners of a flat sheet. ...

Nothing spruces up your bathroom like brand new towels that match your decor....but new towels can act almost like magnets for lint. Their new pile is plush and thick and lint sticks to them like...

You love the feel of satin sheets, but you have no clue how to wash them. Washing satin sheets depends on the material they're made of and can be divided into two categories: silk or acetate and...

Keeping up with laundry is something that most people love to hate. One of many weekly chores involves changing the bedsheets. If you have several bedrooms in your house, this can become quite a...

Get those fitted sheets folded and looking like their flat mate. After practicing a while, these steps will be easy enough to become a routine. If the sheets are newly purchased, wash and dry them...

Before I actually knew how to fold a fitted sheet properly I would just roll it up in a ball. I finally learned that there was a better and proper way of doing it. Follow the steps below and you...

We've all been there...who hasn't battled The Cling in some form or fashion. It could strike in the comfort of your own home while you are pulling clothing out of a laundry basket or in the last...

Tired of paying for those expensive dryer sheets? Let me show you how to make them yourself!

You're finally living on your own, and have figured out how to change and wash the sheets on your twin bed. Opening the dryer, you are dismayed to find a twisted, tangled mound of cotton inside....

I learned to fold sheets and make beds long before there were such things as fitted sheets. Learning to fold the first fitted sheets was a challenge and about the time I learned to fold those,...

Here are some more steps for using dryer sheets around the house. There are more uses for this common household item then you would think. Dryer sheets aren't just good for the dryer and removing...

There are many ways to be creative with dryer sheets. Some steps are things you may already do, and other steps are things you never would have thought of before. Have fun trying out each step...

So why does clothing stick together when you pull it out of the dryer, causing the occasional sock to fall off your pants during an important business meeting? It's all due to static electricity....

"Neoprene" is the trade name for a synthetic rubber-like, form-fitting product which is resistant to water breakdown. This durable material is used to manufacture many waterproof items such as...