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How to Wash a Bra

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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A bra will be worn next to your skin, so it's essential that it's free of dirt, sweat and grime. Be sure to wash it often so perspiration and body oils don't linger... more »

How to Wash a Rubber-backed Rug

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Since rubber-backed rugs are most often found in kitchens and bathrooms, they are likely to need washing more than rugs in other spots. They are easy to wash - just toss 'em in the washing machine - but stay away from the dryer... more »

How to Wash a Speedo Swimsuit

By Sprice

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Some of the braver men out there use a swimsuit popularly called the speedo, also known as y-front brief swimsuits. They have a great fit as well as a sporty look with material that is top quailty and can last a long time. To keep your speedo ... more »

How to Wash Fabric Christmas Placemats Without Fading Them

By Sprice

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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 problem. Red and green dyes can bleed and fade ... more »

How to Wash Silk

By Sprice

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Silk is a beautiful and luxourious fabric. It is a great staple for any wardrobe, but can be daunting when it comes to caring for it. Follow these simple steps to wash your silk... more »

How to Wash Soccer Goalie Gloves

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Do your teammates, friends and family a favor by washing your goalie gloves. It's amazing how badly they can smell... more »

How to Wash Spandex

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Spandex, also called Lycra or elastane, is a polyurethane fiber with elastic properties ideal for athletic wear, swimsuits and underwear... more »

How to Wash Velvet

By Sprice

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Velvet is a wonderfully luxurious fabric. It feels so good to the skin and looks very regal. There are so many great aspects to velvet, but there is one downside: stains. Stains on velvet can ruin the nap of the material if not treated properly ... more »

How to Whiten Laundry

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Are your cotton whites looking dingy and gray? You may feel that they are hopeless. Rest assured you can make those towels, sheets and clothing articles as white as the day you brought them home... more »

How to 7 Reasons Why Ironing is not Sexy

By patngina

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Ironing is not sexy and does not get out all of the wrinkles. A clothing Steamer is 5X faster and gets all of the wrinkles out right on the hanger. Here are 7 reasons why!.. more »

How to Clean a Purse

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Whether you switch purses often or just have a favorite standby, toting a dirty, old handbag is definitely not your style. Keep it clean using the methods below... more »

How to Clean Clothes While Traveling

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Most of us take clean clothes for granted'until we travel. The following steps will help you launder clothes efficiently while on the road... more »

How to Get Cigarette Smoke Odors Out of a Purse

By Garlic

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Removing the smell of smoke from a purse is not difficult, it is just a matter of trial and error. Different fabrics may react to being treated differently... more »

How to Get Permanent Wrinkles Out of Polyester Clothing

By Sprice

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Polyester is a great fabric. It upholds everyday wear and tear and is very comfortable. The only downside to polyester is that sometimes wrinkles are very hard to press out. But with the right know-how and patience, they can be removed... more »

How to Install a Clothesline

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A clothesline will save you money, conserve energy and give your laundry that fresh, outdoor aroma. .. more »

How to Iron Pants

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Nobody likes wrinkled pants. Face it, wrinkles make you look lazy and sloppy, almost as if you rolled right out of bed. There's something about ironed pants that help you look sharp and well put together. Almost all pants, aside from jeans, ... more »

How to Iron Trousers

By MarkTwain

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If you want to look your best in trousers, ironing will make your pants look great on you. Although with the advent of wrinkle-free permanent press, often labeled "No Iron" or "Wrinkle Resistant," ironing has been put on the back-burner as it’s ... more »

How to Keep Your Front Loader Washing Machine Odor-free

By TigressCalliope

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Front loaders are all the rage now, and rightly so: they are easier on your clothes; they can handle ginormous loads of laundry; some even have steam cycles for delicates and removing wrinkles. But none of this is any good if the washer is making ... more »

How to Properly Clean A Dryer Lint Trap

By jezzikabret

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Every once in awhile a good thorough cleaning is in order for your dryer lint trap. If its left dirty and not given a good cleaning every so often it can cause your dryer to use twenty to thirty percent more energy! So why not take five minutes ... more »

How to remove blood from clothing

By sandraindallas

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Getting blood out of clothing is nothing new for hospitals. Here is their trick... more »

How to Remove Clothing Stains

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Drips, drops, smudges and smears -- no matter what the stain du jour, quick action can keep it from becoming a permanent blemish on your wardrobe. With the exception of delicate fabrics such as leather and silk, this means rinsing or blotting the ... more »

How to Remove Mustard and Ketchup Stains From Fabric

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You don't have to wear the evidence of a great hotdog forever. Here's how to get ketchup and mustard out of your clothes... more »

How to Remove Oil or Grease Stains From Fabric

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Whether it's a cooking, automotive or lubricating oil mark, the sooner you deal with a greasy stain, the better the outcome. Follow the directions below to minimize the risk of permanent stains... more »

How to Remove Perspiration Stains from Clothing

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Nothing is quite as unsightly as a dingy yellow perspiration stain on your shirt. Not only are these under-arm stains ugly, but they can weaken the garment's fabric - and harbor objectionable odors! Your best bet is to treat these problem areas ... more »

How to REMOVE THE SOUR SMELL FROM YOUR TOWELS

By NAEBLATE

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OCCASIONALLY WE ALL COME ACROSS THE SOUR TOWEL, WHICH HAS A WAY OF SPREADING IT'S ODOR TO THE REST OF THE LAUNDRY. NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU WASH IT, THE SOUR ODOR LINGERS. BEFORE YOU THROW YOUR TOWELS OR CLOTHES AWAY AND SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ... more »

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