Washing Clothes

At one time or another, we have all run into problems with our laundry, whether in figuring out the best temperature to use, how to get out a stubborn stain, or even how to preserve the color of...

Rayon is a manufactured fiber made from cellulose derived from wood or cotton. It's sold under multiple product names, including viscose, high-wet modulus and Lyocell. Rayon's very nature makes it...

All clothing and garment materials were not made equally. Some require special care that often calls for hand-washing items instead of placing them in a washing machine. Washing your garments by...

Some fabrics cannot be exposed to chlorine bleach, or the fibers will weaken and your garment will develop holes. Chlorine bleach can also cause blotches and spots on colored garments from...

When you're going to the laundromat, efficiency is key. The idea is to use as few quarters as possible, as little detergent as possible and as little time as possible. But when you have a few...

While most wool garments are machine-washable, you may come across wool clothing that needs special care. If the label on your wool garment is missing or reads: hand-wash only, it's important for...

Clothes, by their nature, will wear out over time. After you have invested your time, money, and energy acquiring vintage clothes, you will want to get the most life out of them. Vintage clothes...