Washing Clothes

Wool fabric is commonly used to make coats, sweaters, skirts, pants and outerwear, due to its resilience. Wool can absorb a significant amount of moisture without feeling wet, making it ideal for...

Washing a wool coat is possible depending on the percentage of wool in the coat and the manufacturer's instructions. However, there are other ways you can clean your wool coat without taking it to...

If you've found a perfect pair of jeans exactly the shade you prefer, you'll want to keep them from fading in the wash. Unfortunately, jeans do fade over time and you cannot prevent it entirely,...

Merino wool feels great, but hand-washing it can be tricky. Follow these instructions to clean and restore your favorite merino sweater. (If you're washing a merino-wool blend or...

Spending a day at the pool, or lounging on the beach in a bathing suit can be relaxing. However, when the fun has ended and you will no longer be in the water, change into dry clothes and clean...

Ever wanted to know how to make your own laundry soap? Want to save lot's of money? You will learn how to make your own soap in an easy and fun way!

Have trouble cleaning shoes? Tired of buying those terrible shoe cleaners in-stores? Shoes and sneakers are always getting dirty easily. Well here is an easy way to clean your shoes just using...

Washing clothing regularly is key to basic hygiene. A hat is no exception. If a hat is worn regularly, then it should be cleaned from time to time. Since most people are unsure of how to wash a...

Many T-shirts and other clothing items are now preshrunk, making it next to impossible to get it down to a smaller size. Although preshrunk T-shirts were meant to be helpful, more petite children...

Unfortunately, many of us have dealt with sour smelling clothes at one time or another. But the good news is that many times this problem can be fixed. Read further to find out how to remove...

You've just found the perfect cotton T shirt, the shirt that perfectly expresses your unique personality, your strong political opinions or your zany sense of humor. Maybe it's a souvenir of a...

Baseball caps can get very dirty. They are rather easy to clean, though. Here is how you can wash a baseball cap by hand.

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.

Change the look of a comforter or duvet with fabric dye. Faded fabric can also get a vibrant makeover with a dye bath. Best of all, the washing machine can do all the work while you wait. Learn...

Many are lucky enough to have a washer and dryer in their home, but there are plenty of situations in which one might find themselves dependent upon a public laundromat in order to clean their...

Who hasn't accidentally tossed a soon-to-be bleeding garment into a load of laundry? When clothing dye runs and your garments pick up the wrong colors in the wash, there's good news: It's often...

Vintage clothing often doesn't include fabric care tags, leaving you to wonder how to wash these delicate duds. Your best bet is to hand-wash them. However - velvet, crepe, taffeta and most wool...

Some articles of clothing require hand washing. Even if the label doesn't call for hand washing, your garments will last longer if they're not constantly subjected to the rigors of the washing...

Has a parent, spouse or someone else determined that it's time you did your own laundry? You'll soon discover it's a snap to get your clothes clean. Just sort and separate colors from whites and...

What goes on underneath that washing machine lid? The cycle you choose will determine the agitation level used to loosen soil from your clothes.

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.