Clothing Care

Having a difficult time getting the wrinkles out of clothing that can't take direct heating, such as, silk, wool, and rayon. There is a little trick you can do. Try aluminum foil, it has more...

Every person is addicted to shopping. Costly or cheap things that attract to eyes are to be purchased. But one thing is necessary that is maintenance of these things. Likewise warm and woolen...

How to slim your hips, have a more comfortable waistband and keep your dark denims dark!

Burberry is a popular luxury fashion brand that designs high-end clothing and accessories. The company uses delicate fabrics on their items that you don't want to toss in the washing machine....

Heat-sealed patches have been a popular sew-free garment addition for years. Their uses range from the most practical repairs to name tags to stylish embellishments. Heat-sealed patches have been...

When metal and water come into contact, it seems that the metal is always on the losing side. Rust forms, creating a red-colored stain that makes the metal brittle. If white fabric comes into...

Sometimes clothes with mold problems have an unpleasant odor, while other times the molded spot will present itself with a black spore-filled stain. It can be a challenge to find a mold-killing...

Stains and spills happen to the best of us and our favorite shirts. Fixing a new splotch with synthetic dye is a good DIY project with results that you control.

Cowhide is the material that makes up leather, which is the treated and cured skin of a cow. Many people enjoy its look and feel, often wearing leather as a jacket or using it as a decoration rug....

Taking care of your clothes is important, but taking care of your leather jacket requires more attention and a quick response when it gets wet. You want to avoid getting your leather jacket wet as...

Gum is a sticky substance that is meant to be chewed for a long period of time without coming apart. If, by accident, you somehow sit on a piece of chewed gum, it can be tricky to remove the gunk...

The red color of some fabric must be set, or made permanent, to avoid bleeding of the dye color. Fabric manufacturers often use excess red dye to achieve a bright red color. The excess dye cannot...

Removing iron-on patches can often leave the residue from the patch glue behind on clothing. The glue not only stains the fabric but can attract lint and debris that are difficult to remove later....

People have a lot of different reasons to look for fire resistance as a clothing feature. Some people have professions that put them at a high level of risk for getting burned. Other people may be...

Just when you think you've gotten rid of the fungal infection on your feet or toes, it's back. Perhaps that's because you're putting your feet back into the fungus that has infected your shoes....

One of the distinguishing characteristics of original Crocs, aside from the rubbery material and ventilation holes, is their strap. It is attached to the shoe with black rivets and printed with...

Rubber stains are particles of rubber that have been left behind; the friction of the rubber object coming into contact with clothing is what causes the rubber to stick. Changing a tire, putting...

Many times we receive promotional t-shirts from work, school or sports activities that seem to just sit in a closet or drawer due to improper fitting. If the t-shirt is a bit too tight, it can...

EUREKA!! NO MORE SQUEAK!! Like you, I had a favorite pair of shoes that had become ridiculously squeaky. I tried many of the standard remedies such as powder, oil, and silicone. Nothing...

Having three children, our laundry generated a new challenge for me: Identifying the owner and locating a mate for all the white, low-cut, unmarked socks we've accumulated. There are three women...

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...

Sports jerseys range from professional team jerseys purchased from apparel stores to the jerseys kids wear for playing sports. At some point, especially during sports activities, the jersey will...

Bringing your shirts to the dry cleaner every time you need them pressed can be very expensive. For many people though, the prospect of steam pressing a dress shirt at home is a very daunting...

Did you find a cool vintage jacket with great potential...if only you could remove those so-from-the-80s shoulder pads in the jacket? Before you toss that jacket back in the never-to-be-worn pile...

When we make purchases for clothing we're making an investment into something we expect to last for years. Other than the wear and tear from the wash cycle, the presence of stains can wreak havoc...

Losing weight presents a desirable problem: What to do when all your clothes are too loose? But if you gain the weight back, you're faced with the opposite problem of finding clothes you can...

Ugg boots are very comfortable and very popular, but they are not stain resistant. The soft, suede finish on these boots makes them "soak up" stains and marks. If you want to use your Ugg boots as...

Softball pants can be difficult to clean because of the types of dirt and clay that stick to them. However, these pants can be washed to the point of looking new. It will take more than just...

A popular brand of permanent markers, Sharpies are a common choice for drawing on fabrics. As convenient as they are, using permanent markers to draw on fabric can present a few problems that, if...

Dry rot is a weakening in fabric fibers over time, causing fabric to rip or shred. Dry rot usually happens over a period of years, and is most often caused by moisture or harmful buildups in the...

Spray adhesives are a convenient tool. They allow the user to quickly and efficiently apply adhesive to paper, foam, vinyl, fabric and several other materials. With this convenience comes the...

There is no need to ditch a beloved watch just because the plastic face got a little banged up. Nor do you have to pay for a professional jeweler to fix it. You probably already have the tools to...

Smoke odors can get into hair, fabric, and anything that can absorb odors. The permeating odor of smoke saturates fabrics, sometimes making it a difficult chore to remove. Expensive dresses often...

Spilt pickle juice is bothersome mainly because of the powerful scent associated with vinegar; however, the juice can also stain fabrics because of the dyes used in the pickling process. Removing...

Cleaning eyeglasses with scratch-coat lenses is a bit different than cleaning regular glasses, because the lenses are coated with a special formula that hardens the surface. To keep this...

Apparel design uses many techniques to produce the final garment sold in stores. One of these techniques is pattern making. For decades patterns could only be drafted by hand. Now with...

Whether you're dealing with one-time-use latex gloves, or reusable rubber gloves and sleeves that will see countless hours of work, storing your rubber gloves and sleeves properly is essential to...

Don't be nervous if you just wore your new leather coat out in the rain, because leather is actually cured with water before it is made into anything. Over time, though, your leather can start to...

Spilling something on a favorite shirt or pair of pants can be devastating, especially if it stains or is difficult to remove. Hot glue on fabric may seem impossible to remove, but with a few easy...

Practically everyone who has ever owned a pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses has had to deal with scratches. Lenses can be scratched from rolling around in a handbag or glove compartment, being...

A shirt embellished with crystals can be a fun and interesting addition to any wardrobe. However, any clothing with extra pieces like buttons or crystals may be prone to losing those pieces. If...

White socks and tone legs while taking a shower.

Tie dying your clothing can be a creative way to individualize your wardrobe. Whether going it alone or creating pieces as a group activity, tie dye is a great way to add a pop of color to your...

Acrylic is a fabric that is prone to stretching. Improper ironing, washing and even time can turn a perfect fit into a jumbled, overhanging nightmare. If you have received a sweater that you like...

You may encounter all kinds of stains and smells when you are doing the laundry. One odor that finds its way to your laundry rather easily, because everyone is capable of producing it, is armpit...

Cigarette smoke forms a film of tar on the surface of leather garments, and penetrates the cloth liner. Simply airing out the garment or putting a few dryer sheets in the pockets will take the...

Women's underwear becomes stained for a variety of reasons. Luckily, most body fluid and substance stains are easily removed from foundation garments with a minimum of fuss. When faced with a...

Underarm sweat can cause not only unsightly wet areas in that region of your clothing, but it can also result in permanent stains. White clothing is one of the worst victims of underarm stains as...

Plastic eyeglass frames are durable and less difficult to break than glass eyewear. However, mistakenly leave them in an unexpected place and they can become crushed when sat upon or handled...

Accidentally dripping melted butter on your clothes while cooking can be disheartening. A greasy butter stain is difficult to get out of clothing, and will not disappear with detergent alone. But...