Washing Clothes

Many types of black clothing can be bleached white with items from the drugstore: chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide and plastic gloves. Bleach breaks down dyes within fabric, allowing color to be...

Under Armour is a company that offers a wide range of clothing, including a variety of compression gear designed to wick away moisture. The company was founded by Kevin Plank, a former University...

Have you ever washed something that smelled of mold, only to have it stink again when you wore it or it got wet? Mold in clothing smells awful and can be hard to remove permanently. Clothing and...

If you've recently been subject to a fire or you live with a smoker, you know it can be extremely difficult to get the smell of smoke out of your clothing. The smell often lingers and can produce...

How to Hand-Wash Delicate Clothes Some clothing just are not made for the regular cycle of your washing machine. In order to prevent your fine and delicate clothing from being ruined in the...

Ironing has got to be one of the most tedious chores on the planet! It is hot, slow work, it runs up your power bill and it tries your patience. While wrinkles can’t be prevented entirely, they...

Not every state has outlawed smoking cigarettes in public places. Depending on where you go, your clothing may reek of cigarette smoke after spending a night at a restaurant, club or bar. If you...

One of the first ways that laundry detergent works is by using electrical charges to its advantage. Most laundry detergents have added ingredients known as anionic surfactants. Anionic surfactants...

Cotton, wool, cashmere and other sensitive fabrics are more likely to shrink as a result of hot water and heat. While the manufacturer's washing and drying instructions should always take...

Mildew odors can begin on clothes when they are left in warm, damp and dark conditions. Many of us have left damp clothes in the washing machine or hamper for several days. The odor on the...

Washing cashmere clothing can seem tricky; however, it is a fairly easy, quick process. It doesn't take much time or products to do.

OH! The Laundry Blues. And you find yourself having to use a public Laundromat, maybe because your washer or dryer goes on the blink, your traveling the country in an RV, or you just cannot afford...

There comes a time when we need to get rid of our clothing. It doesn't last forever and we can't just keep it in the back of the closet. Other people can really have a good use for the old...

When you do your hair color on your own it is highly likely, if you are anything like me, you will have some messiness and the dye will land on your clothing, even if you put a towel, but in my...

Are you in a hurry and don't have anything clean to wear? or that favorite shirt is dirty but you need to wear it? these steps will help you so that you can wear a dirty shirt and no one will know...

Have you recently moved out on your own and are you at a loss as to how to get your clothes clean? Here is a walk through on how to keep your clothes clean.

Accidents and spills happen all the time. Unfortunately, some are more challenging to clean up than others, especially if they have an extremely potent smell and have been chemically enhanced to...

Hand-washing your clothing is not so hard. Yes, it is tiring, yet some clothing just has to be washed this way. So, here is what you do.

Clothing made from cashmere, a fabric woven from the hairs of the Kashmir goat, provides warmth and elegant comfort. Because of its delicate material, many people avoid washing cashmere for fear...

If your washing machine breaks down in the middle of the week and you have to wait for payday before buying a new one, what do you do? You wash your clothes by hand. Most people do not choose to...

Muslin is a woven cotton fabric that originated from Bangladesh. Europeans discovered the fabric in the 17th century and started using it for clothing. Early muslin fabric was so light that five...

Washing machine broken? No worries. Scrub out frustrations with clothing the old-fashioned way, using a washboard.

Sometimes you are desperate for clean clothing but have run out of laundry detergent. Maybe you can't make it down to the laundromat or have run out of quarters for the machines. In a pinch, a...

Doing laundry correctly starts with sorting the clothing into appropriate groups. This will help you avoid color fading and shrinkage and will add to the overall longevity of your wardrobe.

Getting your white linens to stay white can be a serious challenge. Bleach will get your clothing white, but it can break down the fabric, it has a harsh odor, and is not very eco-friendly. This...

Ever wash a load of laundry only to find your clothing ruined by stains caused by your laundry detergent? I will tell you the easy way to avoid this from ever happening to you.

If you've ever stopped yourself from purchasing clothing that had beadwork or sequins on it because you thought they would be too difficult or expensive to keep clean, you will no longer have to...

Purchasing clothing made of hand dyed fabric can be a dream or a nightmare. The best hand dyed fabric is sumptuous in look and feel. Some of the dyes may be naturally derived from vegetables....

Everyone has experienced the horror of washing a favorite article of clothing only to have it end up looking like hip fashion for preschoolers. Once laundry has shrunk, there's really not much...

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...