Laundry

Angora sweaters are beautiful, soft and luxurious. Angora is made from rabbit fur and or goat hair. They are quite pricey to buy and can be equally as pricey to own if you take them to the dry...

Removing gum from your clothing does not mean that it is easier to toss the garment especially if it is near and dear to you. Follow these three steps to remove stubborn gum from your clothing...

Goo Gone is an amazing product that can remove almost any kind of gunk, including gum, tape or paint, from almost any kind of surface. Still, as useful as Goo Gone can be, it comes with it own set...

Polyester is a fabric that easily wrinkles. Even when a polyester garment is removed immediately from a drying cycle, it can be covered in wrinkles. When this problem occurs with a polyester...

Gum tends to lose its appeal after you step in it or sit in it. When disaster strikes and you find your favorite pair of jeans, your toddler's favorite blanket, or your husband's white shirts...

Biro ink is a quick-drying ink commonly used for printing of magazines and newspapers. When this ink creates a stain, it is important to act quickly to remove the stain, as it sets in faster than...

Wearing gloves for protection from the elements is much older than wearing gloves for fashion's sake. According to the History of Gloves, "Gloves are of great antiquity and their story goes back...

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...

Underarm odor remaining on a shirt may reactivate each time you wear the shirt. Sometimes, underarm odor is so strong and pervasive that regular laundry detergent does little for it. To remove the...

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...

If you want lessen your laundry load, you have to make less laundry for yourself to do. Here are some ideas to make a smaller laundry pile.

Have you ever inadvertently gotten cat food fish smell in an entire load of white clothes in the washing machine? I have. All our white underwear, washcloths, dish towels, socks, etc. had this...

How to properly clean your ACE-type compression bandages, prolonging the life of the product and save money.

Everyone loves clean clothes, but most people hate to do laundry. Not only is doing laundry time consuming, but it can become expensive when you consider the cost of utilities and specialty...

When it comes to hand-washing your clothes, it's just as important to scrub and rinse them as it is to wring them out before hanging to drying. Well-wrung-out clothes dry quicker, and a good...

PVC pool towel racks are easy to make and extremely low maintenance. By making one yourself you can determine the height and width for your type of towels. You can leave a PVC towel rack out in...

Ink is a menace when it accidentally ends up on an a sweater. Fortunately, ink's mortal enemy can be found in the average medicine cabinet: Rubbing alcohol. Our friends at Elegant Cleaning...

Microsuede comforters are soft and very durable. But they also shows stains easily. If you check the washing instructions for any microsuede comforter, it will strongly recommend dry cleaning....

A warm wool sweater on a cold day is the epitome of comfort. Yet most of us balk at the "Dry clean only" label that most wool items have. Wool shrinks more than any other fiber, which can lead to...

Duct tape is such a useful product, but when its usefulness has worn out, the residual sticky residue still lingers. If this residue finds its way to clothing, there is no need to worry. Removing...

If your washer isn't clean, you can't expect what you put into it to come out clean either. Dirt finds a way into the washing machine, especially with kids around, and it doesn't leave. Cleaning...

Cashmere sweaters are adored amongst men and women alike due to their luxurious softness and versatility for winter style. These super-soft sweaters require special care and with such, shouldn't...

Ironing silk without damaging it can be a challenge. Whether you are trying to press the wrinkles out of silk curtains or make your favorite silk blouse look presentable, there are ways to protect...

Plastic tablecloths are convenient for occasions where you need to cover a large amount of tables. They're cheap and oftentimes disposable, making cleanup easy. However, there's nothing worse than...

Fountain pen ink is easier to remove than other kinds of pen ink because it is water-based. You need to act quickly to get the stain out, though, because wet ink is always easier to remove than...

Got a lipstick stain on your clothing or napkins? Here is a simple and easy guide to removing those stubborn lipstick stains quickly!

There is nothing like stepping out of shower and wrapping yourself in a nice clean towel. Wait a minute, what is that funky smell? You continue to dry slowly, still trying to figure out where the...

No matter how careful we are, occasionally, accidents happen. If you've ever had problem to remove candle wax from your clothes or other fabrics, here is a way to do it.

Oh no! You need to wear that dress/blouse/sweater tomorrow! It's soaking wet from the washing machine. The label says hang to dry. Don't tumble dry low, it will cause shrinkage, or tear your...

Lace items and clothing, such as curtains, dresser scarves, doilies, handkerchiefs and blouses, look delicate and beautiful. However, many people are afraid of using and wearing lace--especially...

There are Green ideas everywhere we look! My friend Audrey knows a family with a few children who have almost completely stopped using paper napkins. This is one of the sweetest Green ideas I’ve...

We all love a nice red wine or merlot with dinner, just not on our clothes! Follow these quick and easy steps to get the wine out of your clothes and linens too!

Candle wax that has dripped onto a favorite fabric can be removed by following these steps:

Whether you are traveling or at home, you can iron clothing on a countertop with good results. Ironing boards aren't always available or maybe you're just in too much of a hurry to pull it out. In...

For years I have been taking my sweaters to the dry cleaners, spending a lot of money and time and have sweaters that don't smell clean and soft. When visiting a wholesale cashmere sweater dealer...

Removing an ink stain from clothing can be quite a challenge. When an ink stain has dried, the task is even more difficult. Still, dried ink stains can be removed from clothing.

If you do your own laundry, you already know that laundry products aren't cheap. The cost can add up to a considerable amount over the course of a year. If you take some time to make your own...

You will learn how to dry your laundry quicker and utilize your dryer better; especially if you have an older one.

Do you hate ironing clothes? Do you sometimes find that your clean clothes have gotten wrinkled because they weren’t hung up or folded properly? Here is a quick, simple method for keeping your...

Christmas placemats are a beautiful addition to any holiday table setting. The bright red and green colors bring Christmas cheer into your dining room. But cleaning your placemats can tend to be a...

So many women start to paint their nails on their leather sofas and think, "I won't spill it." Of course, it gets spilled either on their clothes or on their couch. Removing nail polish from...