Housekeeping

Washing laundry, especially when it is the first time you’ve done so, can be difficult. It is easy to make mistakes and end up with all of your white clothes being pink or looking less than...

If your television screen has dust or finger prints or streaks then you need to clean it. But no matter how much you wipe the static cling causes the dust to stick right back on the screen. ...

Leather items, from couches to handbags, can be expensive purchases. Few things are more irritating than trying to remove the smell of cigarette smoke from your prized leather possessions. ...

Although children and slushies go together, adding the element of carpet to the mix can be disastrous. It is a rare occasion when the color of the slushie will match the color of the carpet. Of...

Plastic tablecloths are always a favorite choice as they are easy to clean and maintain. These disposable tablecloths come in a variety of different styles and colors, making them perfect for just...

In a perfect world, everyone would use coasters, and ugly white rings on furniture would never be a problem. Unfortunately that's not reality. Almost everyone has discovered a white ring under a...

Pillow top mattresses have a soft layer stitched on top of the mattress. These beds offer prime comfort, but they can be costly. A pillow top mattress cover will mimic the softness of a pillow top...

It is upsetting to buy a printed fabric that you like--and then see that the dye has run after you washed it. While no single technique will set all types of dye, many dyes can be set by the use...

No matter how hard you try, a single sock will often appear in your laundry basket. Where do the missing socks go?

Candles can serve a part in a romantic, stress-free evening. They can provide warmth and light in the event of a blackout or can reduce odors and diffuse a nice scent within your home. Even with...

Under Armor is a line of form-fitting sports clothing that wicks moisture away from the body. This increases the comfort of wearers during strenuous, sweaty activities. There are several different...

The problem with pockets is that we can't help but leave things in them. From crayons and lip balm to chewing gum and ink pens, we forget things in our pants pockets before tossing the pants into...

A properly cared for comforter can provide years of comforting warmth. The bunching inherent in comforters stems from it's layered construction. Fillers or batting is in place between layers of...

We all love our cats, but the smell of cat urine is one of the most unpleasant parts of owning a feline. If your cat has urinated in your dryer, or if you dried something that had cat urine on it...

Although you thought you searched all clothing pockets thoroughly before doing the wash, you have now found that a ball point pen escaped your detection, and as it went through the drying cycle,...

If your clean clothes are coming out of the laundry smelling less than fresh, reconsider before you toss them back into the washer for another round. The washer might very well be your problem....

Accidents happen. Whether it is due to incontinence, pets, children or a night of too much drinking, urine stains on your mattress can occur. But don't throw that bed away. If you have a pillowtop...

So you got some tree sap in your hair. This method of removing tree sap involves using peanut butter.

Flowers can be dried by hanging them upside down, freezing, placing them in the microwave or even using a silica-based gel to draw out the flower's moisture. Dried flowers make beautiful...

The scent that remains on clothing from dryer sheets combined with perfumes, scented shampoos and body lotions can be overwhelming. You want your clothes smelling clean and fresh, but you don't...

Candles can be used to add a certain scent to your home, set the mood for a romantic evening or even be the main source of light as opposed to electric lights. No matter what reason you are using...

A very common and frustrating laundry disaster is the ink pen that you neglect to remove from a shirt or pants pocket. Once the pen explodes during the course of the drying cycle, not only are you...

Once a stain has gone through the heat of the dryer, it can be quite difficult to get out of most clothing. Always double check your stained laundry before putting into the dryer to prevent...

Pillows can harbor hidden dirt, bacteria and allergens. It is important to clean your pillows periodically, especially if you have just been sick. Sterilizing your pillows not only cleans them and...

After you spend valuable time and energy doing the laundry, it's always aggravating when you remove your clean clothes from the dryer and discover that they are covered with unsightly fuzz balls....

No matter if your just getting out on your own or a husband who's wife is sick, we've all been there doing our first load of laundry. Here are some instructions and tips to help get you through.

Feather pillows present a special laundering dilemma. While manufacturers' care instructions generally permit machine washing and drying, it can be difficult to thoroughly dry the feathers in a...

Ballpoint ink stains can be tricky to remove, especially from fabric. However, when ink gets in your dryer, you have a problem unless you remove the ink before you use the dryer again. Every once...

When your sofa has a static electricity problem, it can be a big issue for a couple of reasons. First, pet fur and hair will be attracted to it, making for a frequent clean-up job. Second, shocks...

With all the settings available on clothes dryers, choosing the right one can be confusing. Pick the wrong one and you can waste energy. Worse yet, you can ruin clothes, especially delicates....

When it comes to keeping white clothing looking bright, instead of dingy and dull, there are many products you can buy specifically for that task. But there is one simple thing that most of us...

It's a common scenario for any parent--you launder your child's clothes, only to discover a stick of gum was left in the pocket. With a few household items, you can easily clean the sticky mess...

Sometimes a pen or other ink-based device is left in someone's pocket, which then goes through the wash. Unfortunately, this also means that this will probably stain the clothes dryer that the...

Buying something new for your home is usually a gratifying experience. This is not often the case when purchasing a new shower curtain. New shower curtains reek of chemicals and are typically...

Conserving energy by using a dryer rack, particularly in the warmer months of the year, can show up as savings on the monthly electric bill. Dryer racks may not be as fast as a tumble dryer, but...

Head lice live only on blood drawn from the scalp. For that reason, lice that have become dislodged from the scalp or hair have a relatively short life expectancy. Nevertheless, lice do survive...

A crayon left in a child's pocket can cause extreme chaos when washed and dried. The crayon melts, leaving vivid stains on the clothing as well as on the dryer drum. While the resulting mess can...

A house full of children often results in crayon drawings and stickers on the wall. Removing stickers from wallpaper is a bit trickier than removing them from a painted wall. With patience and...

Nobody likes opening the dryer door only to find clothes that smell worse than they did before you washed them. But because of the level of heat in dryers, it is not uncommon for certain "bad"...

Plush bath towels may have originated in Turkey as Turkish towels, but they are still very much a luxury every well-appointed bathroom shouldn't be without. According to HGTV, "The ultra-soft,...

Foam pillows hold their shape and offer firm support for your head and neck as you sleep. They are available in both contoured and traditional shapes and are commonly constructed from latex or...

Caring properly for nylon panties ensures they will last a long time and remain comfortable for the wearer. Like many modern fabrics, nylon washes easily in automatic washing machines and can be...

Man's best friend, that furry, four-pawed almost-person who guards our homes, vacuums our floors for wayward crumbs and keeps us company when no one else is around---how we love the family dog....

Unsightly mold stains can develop quickly in clothing, towels or washcloths that have been left damp for an extended period of time. The stains are not only unpleasant to look at, but they also...

The colder months of fall and winter leave many people anxious for warmer weather. We use electric blankets, wear sweaters, light a fire and drink hot cocoa and tea to help make ourselves and our...

Of all the things that leave unsightly stains on our belongings, water is the last thing we'd suspect. Water stains can be some of the most irritating stains to clean if you don't know what to...

You've hauled the pile of laundry from the basket to washer to the dryer to the couch. As you start folding, you discover a sticky, gooey mess. It turns out someone left a stick of gum in his...

Melted wax fills crevices and pores in concrete, making it a difficult stain to remove through usual cleaning methods. Cleaning tools will only remove wax from the surface of the concrete patio....

If you've ever put your eyeliner in your pocket, and then run it through the dryer, then you know the huge mess that can be the result. Eyeliner is made out of a waxy base with pigments that can...

Colored towels can acquire an offending mildew odor if not dried promptly or properly. Household bleach is not recommended for use on colors, so it is necessary to find alternate methods to...