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How to Dry Clean Your Own Clothes

By momoftwingirls

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Have you ever thought of dry cleaning your work or casual clothes at home? If not, it is time you start thinking about this. With the cost of gasoline going up, there is one less reason to drive around town to drop off and pick up your dry ... more »

How to Eliminate Dry Cleaning Odors

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Though the dry cleaning industry is gradually turning "green" or becoming more natural and organic, not all businesses have made the switch. Traditional, or "old fashioned," dry cleaning is done with a solvent called perchlorethylene (perc). Perc ... more »

How to Iron Out the Pleats/Creases in Pants

By DreamLiving

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Do you have undesired, set-in pleats or creases in your pants, collars, or other clothing items? Follow these steps to remove the creases (and put in new ones, if desired)... more »

How to steam press clothes while taking a shower

By Tah-mirr-ah

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This article will show you how to steam press your clothes, while you take a shower. It speaks for itself. You can save time before you go to work!.. more »

How to Get Melted Rubber From Car Doors Off Fabric

By bfreethree

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A car trip with family members can be a very enjoyable outing but unexpected situations do happen. For example, casually exiting the car and finding out that there is melted rubber from the car door on your favorite outfit. Here are some steps ... more »

How to press a shirt - dress sharp!

By knarf

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Pressing a dress shirt is easy if you know the simple steps I use. By using steps dry cleaners use, you can press your shirt while your coffee is being made in the morning!.. more »

How to Turn Old Boots into New Boots

By DiscountTickets

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We all have old boots that we want to through away, but we don't have enough money to buy new ones. Well, here is a way to turn them into new again. This will work with old shoes as well... more »

How to get the MUSTY SMELL out of your suitcase or trumpet case.

By kjv4thee

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You can get the musty smell out of your suitcase (or trumpet case.) There were many good suggestions given to me which when put together did the trick. It worked for me. IT CAN WORK FOR YOU ALSO... more »

How to Prevent Stains on Clothing

By bmdoyle

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Preventing stains on clothing is a skill that we all must have. Here is how to prevent stains on clothes... more »

How to Rid Your Clothes of Wrinkles - without ironing!!

By BLC-Girl

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Almost nothing is worse than waking up late and trying to get dressed only to find the shirt or outfit that you want to wear is wrinkled. No one likes to iron and dry cleaning is expensive and won't help you when you're already running late. ... more »

How to avoid dry cleaning

By ksouthwood

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Ever wondered how much money you're spending every year on dry cleaning? Rather not think about it? If you're tired of high dry cleaning costs, wire hangers, and endless plastic bags, you can avoid dry cleaning and care for your fine washables at ... more »

How to care for vintage clothing

By Natalie Hernandez

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When you are buying vintage clothing you should keep in mind that they will need to be cared for a bit differently then brand new clothing. To prolong their already long lifespan you should keep these following tips in mind... more »

How to Get Pet Urine Smells Out of Cowhide

By Judy Cutler

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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 »

How to Get Rid of Static Cling

By bmdoyle

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Have you ever had static cling in your clothes? Well here is a quick trick to fix it... more »

How to iron mens dress shirt

By knarf

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Ironing mens or womens dress shirt is simple and quick with the following tips. It's an easy way to cut dry cleaning costs and prolong the life of your shirts... more »

How to Prevent Black Clothes from Fading

By tduerre

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Classic black blouses, skirts, pants and dresses are perfect additions to any closet. But, after a while, the black may begin to fade. So, unless you plan on shifting your color scheme to a washed-out gray, follow these steps to help keep your ... more »

How to Remove Deodorant Stain Buildup on Dark Clothing

By Nicandab

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Deodorant stains are embarassing on dark clothes! Here are a few ways to get them off without ruining your clothes!.. more »

How to Remove Perspiration Stains

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Perspiration stains can ruin the look of an otherwise beautiful garment. The simplest way to deal with them is to prevent them in the first place by wearing a good antiperspirant. If you have clothes that are already stained, here's how remove ... more »

How to Wash a Cashmere Sweater

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Instead of sending your cashmere sweater to the dry cleaner, wash it! Many people don't realize that cashmere can be hand-washed, and that such care will prolong the life of the garment... more »

How to Dry Clean Your Own Garment at Home

By Sprice

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Dry cleaning your own items at home used to be wishful thinking. But now with new technology it is possible and very easy... more »

How to Prepare Your Clothes for Dry Cleaning

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Distressed about the stain you found on your favorite silk blouse? You can take several steps to ensure that your dry cleaner gets the best results possible... more »

How to Use Organic Dry Cleaning

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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The majority of dry cleaners in the United States use a chemical called perchlorethylene, or perc, for short. Perc is a petroleum-based solvent that is very effective for cleaning clothing, yet the by-products released in the cleaning process are ... 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 Silk Tie

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Silk ties aren't really meant to be cleaned, even by a dry cleaner. However, ties can get dirty especially over meal time. If you need to clean your tie, here are some helpful hints... more »

How to Clean Suede

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Suede is a lovely material - warm, soft and cuddly. Too bad it's such a terrible beast to clean. In general, have suede garments professionally cleaned. This can be costly but the most effective way to ensure the safety of your fabric. If you ... more »

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