Laundry

Velvet is a beautiful, luxurious fabric. It is wonderful to wear because you feel so indulged and look so nice. Many people shy away from buying velvet because of the dry cleaning involved, but...

Isotoner gloves are consistently rated highly by consumer reviews. According to Good Housekeeping, "This mid-weight, casual glove excelled in all the tests." Cleaning Isotoner gloves is any easy...

If you have ever shrunken a wool sweater, jacket, pants or any other garment that is made of wool, you know the frustration of ruining your clothes. Just because the item has shrunk doesn’t...

Blood in clothing, especially white jeans, can be problematic being that blood is a protein and must be taken care of quickly. Some stain remover products claim to remove blood stains, but do not...

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...

On many garments, the label will express that clothes need to be washed by hand and with a certain temperature of water, usually cold water. This is usually due to a delicate material or...

When you buy white socks from the store, it is always a pleasure to see how clean they look. Unfortunately, white socks get dirty so quickly! The first time you wear them, when you take them off...

Whereas cotton fabrics are absorbent and allow the skin to breath; synthetic fabrics offer no breathing room for the skin and retain odors. Synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon tend to...

Discoloration can occur in the laundry for a variety of reasons. Bleach or cheap detergents can cause discoloration if they are improperly applied, or discoloration can be a symptom of bad water...

Clothing stains are so easy to make, and yet can be so hard to remove. No one wants to run to a professional dry cleaner every time a clothing stain occurs, but sometimes that seems like the only...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Paint can spice up a room, but it also can add unwanted decoration to your clothes. It's all too easy to get paint on clothing, whether you're a fingerpainting preschooler or a 40-year-old doing...

Dyeing a canvas tarp is an easy project as the untreated natural canvas will hold dyes better than many other fabrics. Because a tarp is generally quite large, you will need to dye it in a large...

Adding crystals to clothing and fabrics is fashionable and creative way to breathe life into otherwise worn-out or bland apparel. But it can be tricky to wash embellished fabrics without losing...

The big party is tonight. You pull out what you are going to wear--the shoes and a great handbag. Excitement is in the air until you pull out a light jacket to wear over your outfit. The jacket...

Once a stain has gone through the heat of the dryer, it can be quite difficult to get out of most clothing. Always double check your stained laundry before putting into the dryer to prevent...

Vinegar is a very effective all-purpose cleaner. You can buy a gallon of plain white vinegar for a cheaper price than you can most small containers of household cleaning products. This home remedy...

Cleaning a backpacking tent is not difficult if you approach it the right way. Tents are an inexpensive and practical shelter for overnight backpacking trips. They are extremely portable and easy...

Betadine is a topical solution that kills germs, and should be applied to the skin when cuts or scrapes occur. This element is iodine-based, so it can many times leave unfriendly stains on...

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...

High-efficiency washers use less water and less energy than traditional machines and require high-efficiency detergents. These detergents are low sudsing. They are more expensive, but less...

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...

As the parent of two very active young athletes I understand the importance of how to remove stains from their uniforms. Removing stains is a priority each and every week as soon as the boys come...

White curtains can sometimes become a little gray or yellowed over time. When the curtains are too good to become rags, or they are a perfect fit for the room or window, there are ways to brighten...

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...

Wool slacks are a staple in professional wardrobes. Traditionally, cleaning wool requires a trip to the dry cleaners. Maintaining a professional wardrobe, with regular dry cleaning, can be...

You clean your house regularly from top to bottom. The one area you kind of skimp on is the bedroom. You wash the sheets and pillowcases, but you are wondering about dust mites around your bed....

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...

Washing soda crystals have a variety of uses. The crystals are also called soda ash and sodium carbonate. According to Solvay Soda Ash, the crystals have chemical, detergent, environmental, glass...

Laundry balls are advertised as a replacement for environmentally-unfriendly detergents, a hypo-allergenic cleanser or a money-saving alternative to mass-marketed soaps. The round, plastic forms...

Heating pads were designed to warm various parts of a person's body to better manage pain. Heating pads can be used by trained physical therapists during a therapy session. They can also be used...

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...

Chenille is a type of pile yarn that combines different fibers to create a soft, somewhat shiny effect. Due to its delicate nature, it is easy for the fibers to come loose and look threadbare in...

New "high efficiency" washers require specially-labeled detergent, but what is the difference between "high efficiency" detergent and regular detergent? Is the cleaning power the same, and can I...

Many interior designers have noted that drapes are what really bring a room together. If the drapes don't match your preferred color scheme, the room will forever feel unfinished and incomplete....

While there are many different recipes for homemade laundry detergent, this particular recipe works amazingly well. It is simple to make and very cheap compared to the store bought brands (about...

Although lace tablecloths are not as popular as they once were, they are still used by some for special occasions. Cleaning lace, however, can be a difficult task if the type of lace is not known,...

Permanent ink stains are as troublesome as pouring dye onto your favorite pair of pants. Permanent ink is called "permanent" for a reason. Removing the ink stains requires you to get into the...

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...

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.

Washing clothes at home is suppose to be an easy ritual without any kind of sweat or tears. Except for the occasional bend and lift, exercise is suppose to be kept to the minimal. But when you...

Chenille is a soft fabric, typically made from cotton, but may also be manufactured using fibers such as acrylic and rayon. Chenille is commonly used to make sweaters, blankets, scarves and...

Vinegar is a handy item for the laundry room. Adding vinegar to the rinse water decreases lint on the clothes. It can also brighten your colored garments as well as remove stains and odors that...

Graying of laundry can be caused by many variables including the type and age of your washing machine, the degree of soil on the garments, hardness of water, etc., unsatisfactory results may be...

A trip down memory lane sometimes makes you much more appreciative of your lifestyle in the 21st century. Your and my great grandmothers’ wash day was usually a Monday and most likely took the...