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By luvmykidz 1 comments
You will be able to get grass stains out of clothes, carpets, and upholstery!.. more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 17 comments
You've made it to the computer and onto the Web, but you've still got gum on your shoe?.. more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
When it's time to bust the winter clothes out of storage, you won't want to smell like mothballs. The odor can be eliminated with a few tricks and some home remedies... more »
By CCrock 2 comments
If you are in an art studio, it seems impossible to leave without somehow getting at least a little bit of oil paint on your clothing. I've always heard that once you get oil paint on your clothes then you are screwed, but I have a way! and ... more »
By Sprice 0 comments
Washing your laundry can be very intimidating. Knowing how and where to start can be confusing. Every garment has different instructions for the care of the item. It almost seems like there should be classes on how to wash clothes. With the ... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 1 comments
Unless you're lucky enough to have an in-home laundry, you're familiar with the workings of the laundromat. Many people find the laundromat a necessity--one that can be frustrating. If a weekly or monthly trip to the laundromat is a fact of your ... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
Washing machines may have different technology, but ultimately have the same features and purposes. They all require the proper settings, soap, water and clothes to wash. Yet, there are some things you should know to properly use a washing ... more »
By quixotic222 0 comments
Fabric softeners work well to remove static from clothing in the dryer as well as add a fresh clean scent to your laundry, but did you know they work for many other things too? Here are a few ideas to get you started thinking about the many uses ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 1 comments
The central idea behind non-toxic living is to use products that will not harm the environment or the health of your family. You can accomplish all that and keep your clothes clean by using non-toxic laundry products. Safe laundry detergents ... more »
By Sprice 0 comments
A duvet cover is a great alternative for changing or updating the color or design of your bedding without breaking the bank. It can be used to cover your existing colored comforter or to cover a neutral down comforter. Either way, it will change ... more »
By Sprice 0 comments
Quilts are wonderful for fall and winter evenings. Often, they are also a special heirloom that has been passed down from generation to generation. Quilts are very delicate and should be cleaned with great care... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
Keep all areas of your home neat and tidy including your curtains. Although you don't need to clean them weekly, they do need cleaning. You want to remove any dirt and dust from the curtains without ruining the fabric. Follow these directions to ... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 3 comments
Like many purely decorative garments, ties are particularly delicate and require a great deal of upkeep. Follow these steps to keep your ties looking nice and new... more »
By Virginia Allain 1 comments
Baseball caps get daily wear and end up really grungy over a period of time. Here are tips to clean off those sweat stains and restore your cap to wearable condition... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 4 comments
Get that smear of lipstick off your collar before you end up singing the Connie Francis blues. These tricks will help you erase lipstick reminders... more »
By Sprice 0 comments
Have you got a pesky water spot on a garment and have no idea how to remove it? Just follow these quick and easy steps for removal.. more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 1 comments
Folding fitted sheets is much easier when there are two sets of hands. Even without an extra helper, you can have nicely folded fitted sheets. Just follow these simple instructions... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
It can be difficult to store fitted sheets into closets without having them bunch. Follow these few simple tips and you can have sheets that are beautifully folded and a snap to store... more »
By virtualibrarian 0 comments
Mildew is a type of fungus that thrives in a warm, moist atmosphere. Although many synthetic fabrics are mildew-resistant, the most common types of fabric for it to grow on are cotton, linen, rayon, silk and wool. Mildew grows best where there is ... more »
By Judy Cutler 1 comments
There is a way to get urine smells out of practically anything. I have done it for mattresses and other fabric. You can save the rest of the bottle for cleaning sweat from shirts, dresses, jackets and suits... more »
By Hillary Marshall 0 comments
Laundry is an unavoidable fact of life. We have cloths, towels and sheets that must be washed. However, in todays modern society the laundering of clothes has become a large environmental burden. If you want to decrease the impact your laundry ... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
Making homemade laundry detergent is easy and environmentally friendly. Just follow these few simple steps... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
Almost no one enjoys ironing, which is why so many laundries are making their owners rich. However, if you follow these steps, you'll quickly produce a smooth, professional-looking pressed shirt... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 1 comments
Ties wrinkle primarily where they are knotted and need occasional ironing... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 1 comments
A laundry sorter is a container with different compartments to hold various types of clothes before doing laundry. This sorter has three compartments. You can make it bigger if you need more sections for a larger family or specialty clothing. ... more »