Laundry

Korean mink blankets are a popular item to bring home from a trip to South Korea, and can also be purchased in department stores around the world. Despite their name, these large, plush blankets...

If your everyday life calls for you to look polished at all times, you probably don't have time to constantly iron your clothing or get it professionally steamed. Wrinkle reducer can come in handy...

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...

The scent that remains on clothing from dryer sheets combined with perfumes, scented shampoos and body lotions can be overwhelming. You want your clothes smelling clean and fresh, but you don't...

Whether you are unable to iron your clothes due to being short on time, being away from home or for whatever reason, a quick and easy way to get wrinkle free clothes is with spray wrinkle...

You should sanitize pillows for a number of reasons. Whether you do it following an illness or just because the pillow is beginning to smell musty, regular sanitizing helps keep bacteria and mold...

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...

Ironing is a dreaded chore for many people, and large items, like tablecloths, can be the biggest pain of them all. However, knowing the best, easiest and most effective way to get those wrinkles...

You'd be surprised to know just how dirty a mattress can become after a few years of simply sleeping on it. Mattresses collect dead skin, dust, and other dirty things, so it's important to clean...

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...

Vaseline is a brand name of common petroleum jelly, a product with an oil base. If Vaseline soils clothing, follow careful pre-treating procedures to remove the Vaseline. After pre-treating the...

Mildew loves a damp and warm habitat. This means that the insole of your shoe is a perfect place for mildew, and the accompanying bad odor. Mildew odor is slightly different from shoe odor caused...

While the seat covers in your truck achieve the look you've been seeking, the problem now is that they're uncomfortable. Stiff fabric seat covers can be not only uncomfortable but also a...

Love the smell of liquid fabric softener but get tired of missing the rinse cycle? It is possible to use liquid fabric softener in the dryer and have your laundry come out soft and smelling good.

Vinegar is a wonderful thing. It can be used all over the house, inside and out; for cleaning, cooking and gardening. In the kitchen, keep it in the jar, but have a few spray bottles handy in the...

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...

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!

Do you have clothes you may have left in the damp basement for too long and now they seem to smell eternally of mildew, even after washing them? Do you have clothes like leather jackets or shoes...

Enjoy the feeling of getting into soft, clean sheets that have been spritzed with a wonderfully scented linen spray. From vanilla to lavender, the scent options are numerous. It's hard to know...

The stain inside the collar of a shirt more commonly known as ring around the collar can be very difficult to get rid of, if you don’t use the right cleaner. Don’t get rid of those white shirts...

A liquid starch mixture is made very simply from just a few ingredients. Starch is used to help form crocheted products, such as dollies, booties and hats. A thinner mixture can be used to make...

None of us like to get stains on our clothes, but if it does happen follow these easy steps to get that ink pen stain out of your clothing using a few items found around the house.

If you are like me you pretty much hate laundry! Putting it in the Washer is the easy part. I tend to leave clean laundry piled up in a basket for days before I finally get around to putting it...

This article will teach you how to make simple spray starch for use in ironing clothes.

Get the cheap hairspray,preferably the aeresol can, Spray on the stain, no need to rub it into the fabric, Leave until its semi-dry and then run in washing machine as usual. Works great, even...

Whether you are a woman trying to eliminate an innocent lipstick mark from your collar or a man trying to hide an illicit rendezvous from your boss, getting rid of lipstick marks on your clothes...

Ever pick out that perfect dress that you have been planning on wearing for weeks now only to find it static clinging on to your body in all the wrong places. There are a few easy ways to prevent...

Linen spray is a household product usually containing deionized water or neutral alcohol and some kind of scent such as essential oils. It is usually a liquid supplied in a spray bottle so that a...

Those disposable dryer sheets sure do make your clothes smell nice, but who needs the guilt of throwing them away after each load? There's a much greener, and more economical way to keep your...

Liquid starch is quick and easy to use, and creates a nice crisp piece of fabric for crafts and sewing, or crisp clean lines in clothing. Used right from the bottle at full strength, liquid starch...

Mold is an impartial substance that adheres to any surface if the climate is right. Mold thrives in warm, humid areas. Depending on the surface that mold has chosen to cling to, mold can be either...

UH OH. Your pen just leaked all over your shirt pocket. What a mess! But do not throw out your shirt, we can save your shirt. Even if the stain happened early in the day, these steps should work.

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...

A dress shirt should not be difficult to care for. But, even if you remove it immediately from the dryer and it doesn't have wrinkles in it, the only way to achieve that just new, crispness, is...

Hate ironing? Here's how to have wrinkle-free clothes without spending hours in front of the ironing board.

Although using special containers to wash non-wool baseball hats is a time-tried and proven good method, I just spray soiled areas with a spray and wash product, put the hat in one of those bags...

Memory foam is very comfortable, but it tends to be rather impractical to wash if it becomes soiled or wet. Unlike regular foam, you cannot simply throw it in the washer and allow it to air dry....

To wash silk, spray the soiled areas with a pre-treatment spray, swish the garment in a basin of lukewarm water and mild detergent, and roll the garment between two towels to dry. Avoid wringing...

Here's another tip for getting an ink mark out of your clothes! As the mother of a 4 year old that loves to "draw" with ink pens- this has came in handy a number of times!

Have your shower and shower door shining with this simple solution. This process can also be used for counter tops, sinks, and faucets.

Have you ever washed and dried your laundry, only to find that your shirts still smell like b.o.? There's an incredibly simple and cheap way to prevent this using something you probably have...

You will not believe how easy it is to save money by not buying those expensive boxes of dryer sheets! To prevent static cling and leave your clothes smelling fresh and clean, this is all you...

You can keep your egg crate mattress pad clean and fresh-smelling without chemicals with regular cleaning. Although these pads cannot be washed in a washing machine, they are easy to clean with a...

Tired of spending money on those expensive fabric softener sheets? Are you pouring away dollars when you use liquid fabric softener? Learn how to get a bottle of fabric softener to last almost a...

Want to be green! You can save money and help the environment at the same time by drying your clothes without a costly clothes dryer.

There is no need to go buy expensive laundry pre-treat or stain sprays! You can make a safe, natural, eco friendly spray yourself!

Have you ever dug out some sweaters from storage only to find them smelling musty? This handy little tip will insure your sweaters smell clean and fresh.

If you're like me, after a night on the town, you get home, look down, just to discover you had spilled something on your new bright colored top, or maybe you have a little toddler that messes up...

Melted crayon can be safely removed from almost any fabric. This is splendid news for anyone who has despaired upon discovering that a stowaway crayon has made a complete journey through the dryer...

Starching your clothes is a way to keep them looking crisp and new. However, with all the chemicals inside manufactured starch, it can irritate skin and wear down clothes faster. Make an...