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How to Remove Baby Spit-Up Stains

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Babies have special laundry needs. When spit-up gets on that adorable outfit, try this method to get those stubborn stains out... more »

How to Remove Blood Stains from Clothing

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By using a few basic household items, your favorite blouse can be saved from a blood stain. Don't panic. Follow these few simple tips to help remove blood stains from clothing... more »

How to Remove Coloring Washed Into Clothes

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If you've ever turned your underwear and socks pink, you know what a surprise to discover that an item has run and tinted the entire laundry. Since the color was so eager to leave one garment, it may be fairly easy to remove it from others. ... more »

How to Remove Fabric Softener Build-Up From Towels

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Fabric softener builds up on towels making them less absorbent. The build-up can also affect how well they wash in the future and can trap odors in the towel. If you have been using fabric softener on your towels, you can remove the build-up in a ... more »

How to remove grease stains from your clothes

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This is a simple remedy to rid your clothes of grease stains... more »

How to Remove Melted Crayons From Fabrics

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Heat and crayons do not mix. Once crayons melt, the resulting stain can be very difficult to remove. There is hope though. Follow these simple steps and you may be able to salvage your fabric after a melted crayon incident... more »

How to Remove Mud From Clothes

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Oops! You slid a little in the mud getting out of your car in the rain, and running into the house. Now you've done it! Mud splashed up on the bottoms of your pants. That will never come out, right? Not necessarily! Here are two tricks you can ... more »

How to Remove Pet Hairs From Clothes

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Your pets are a part of the family. However, cats and dogs can leave annoying hairs all over your clothes when they brush against you. Removing pet hair from your clothing can be easy if you employ the right tools and techniques... more »

How to remove rust stains from fabric

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Usually rust marks an old fabric, improperly stored, perhaps with pins in it. An old natural method is gentle enough for prized antique fabrics... more »

How to Remove Salt Buildup on a Zipper

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Salt corrosion wreaks havoc on metal, especially during the winter months. In addition, damp storage areas can lead to corrosive salt buildup over time. If you have winter boots or outerwear with salt corrosion, you can remove salt buildup on a ... more »

How to Remove Scorch Marks

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If you were ironing while watching TV or your child needed something from you and you accidentally scorched the clothes, don't throw them out; you can try to remove the scorch marks... more »

How to Remove Sour Milk Smell From Baby Clothes

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Baby clothes can be expensive and the kids grow out of them before they can possibly wear them out. Often these adorable little outfits are passed on to another child. However, even though they are in good shape, they still have that telltale ... more »

How to remove stain from clothing

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Oops. Coffee, food, grass...SOMETHING has stained your favorite shirt or pants. Lets do our best to remove it, shall we? Read on for step by step stain removal instructions... more »

How to Remove Stains From Suede

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Suede can a beautiful alternative to other fabrics, whether for clothing or shoes. However, they can get stains just as any fabric can. You'll want to care for your suede items a little differently than other fabrics. Find out how to remove ... more »

How to Remove Tea and Coffee Stains

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Oops! You spilled coffee or tea on your favorite shirt. Now, what do you do? Relax! You can easily remove tea and coffee stains from garments and not only can you do this with items you already have around the house, eliminating the need to buy ... more »

How to Remove the Smoke Smell from Clothes

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Getting the smoke odor out of clothes seems like it'd be an elusive thing...unless you know the secret... more »

How to Remove Tree Resin From Clothes

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Often favorite things such as walking in the woods, picnicking or gardening turn bad when a tree resin stain is discovered on clothes. It takes a bit of effort, but with time and care the stain can be removed. Follow the tips below on removing ... more »

How to Render Tallow

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Rendering tallow is the first and most important step in making homemade soap. Rendering your own tallow allows you to control the process and make sure that the ingredients and methods used are up to your personal standards. The resulting soap ... more »

How to Repair a Tear in a Vinyl Jacket

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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It's your favorite vinyl jacket and you love it except for that tear in the fabric. You don't want to throw it away, but how do you fix vinyl? It's a delicate fabric and requires some deft fingers and patience, but it's possible to make this fix ... more »

How to Retain Color in Dark Clothing

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When properly cared for, dark-colored clothing can retain its new appearance and last for a long time. If not washed properly, dark laundry can eventually become faded and shabby. Fortunately, dark clothing isn't too hard to maintain. Read on to ... more »

How to Reverse Color Fading in Black Jeans

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Black jeans look great when they are brand new, but they tend to fade quickly, becoming a washed out gray color. If you would like to prevent or even reverse the color fading of your favorite black jeans, a few tips can help you to keep them ... more »

How to Salvage Flood Damaged Clothing

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Floods can damage not only your home but also your clothing and other washables. Restoring some of your personal items can help you save favorite items, save you from having to replace everything and give you at least a measure of control over ... more »

How to Salvage Smoke Damaged Clothing

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People who have had to deal with a fire in their home know how hard it can be to salvage smoke damaged clothing. It can be an emotionally difficult process to have to sort through your clothing to see what, if any, can be salvaged. Try the ... more »

How to Save Energy Costs--Line Dry Your Laundry!

By w1z111

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A lot of us are on the same page these days: looking for ways to cut energy bills and help the environment at the same time. We all have something in common too: weekly laundry! Clothes dryers in particular eat up tremendous amounts of energy, so ... more »

How to Save Energy When Doing Laundry

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The typical family spends almost $2000 a year on home ultility bills. When doing the laundry, most of the energy we use for washing clothes comes from heating the water. Taking that out of the equation is half the battle. The key to achieving ... more »

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