Washing Clothes

Silk scarves are beautiful yet delicate pieces of clothing. You can easily stain silk because it's susceptible to damage from perfume and hair sprays. Many people choose to dry clean their silk...

If you want your expensive bras to last a long time and not wear out, you should handwash them. Many padded bras contain special memory foam or other specialized padding that will lose its shape...

Finding treasures in your grandmother's attic or at the local flea market is a way to bring the past into the present in your home. Often old linens have seen their fair share of life and require...

Wondering how to wash your new pair of Smartwool socks? Wool is known for being one of the most delicate materials when it comes time to wash it. Wool socks can lose their shape and come unraveled...

Have you ever had the various colors of your outfit bleed into each other when washing them? This is often the case especially when the outfit has red or dark pink in it. My directions even help...

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

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...

Cashmere is a luxury fiber, but it doesn't need luxury care. Cashmere is the hair of the Cashmere goat and can be treated like any fine fiber. Keep in mind that neither the washing machine nor the...

Several military branches issue white hats to members. These hats look very professional, but can be hard to keep clean. Many military personnel just replace the hat when it gets dirty. However,...

A pair of Thinsulate gloves can be a favorite cold-weather accessory, until they become soiled and smelly from extended use. While Thinsulate gloves can be made from several types of...

Ever have a pair of white leather sneakers and you liked them so much that you wore them all the time. They eventually got dirty and they became your least favorite thing to wear. Am I right? I...

Washing silk shirts at home is usually not something we think we should do, especially since most clothing manufacturer's recommend dry-cleaning instead. But that can be expensive, and in this...

Summer fun in the sun, hot weather, cold drinks, a nice picnic or maybe a barbecue. Those are all wonderful ways to enjoy the season, but what about that old swimming pool? Yes, indeed. Jumping...

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...

Washing your clothing as the manufacturer recommends will add life to your clothes. Your clothes will stay brighter and will remain the same size. Most silk, lace, satin and vintage clothing...

The silk garments in your wardrobe are likely to be among the most expensive and delicate items you own. The traditional approach to cleaning these items is to take them to commercial cleaners,...

Read on to find out how to gently wash your sequined sweater without finding sequins dropping off.

Contrary to popular opinion, hand washings won't ruin a cashmere sweater--in fact, it will last longer and smell fresher than if you take it to the dry cleaner.