Clothing Care

Homemade dry laundry detergent is eco-friendly, inexpensive and easy to make. It won't bubble up like store-bought detergent, but it works surprisingly well. Since factory-made detergents contain...

Scuff marks steal the luster from leather shoes. An errant step, a clumsy dance partner or contact with a sharp or abrasive object is all it takes to leave your shoes looking scraped and...

Iron-on patches on hockey jerseys often become warped or bubbled after many washings. The jersey itself becomes warped or shrinks, and little bubbles appear in the patches. The bubbles are places...

It's been said image is everything, and that certainly applies to the world of cheerleading. No cheerleader wants to go to a game or competition with a uniform that has stains. The good news is...

If you’ve ever had to try to get chocolate stains out of a white shirt, you know how hard it can be. You can buy commercial stain removers, of course, but they don’t always work well on chocolate...

Wellington boots are tall waterproof boots manufactured in the United Kingdom and made famous by the first Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, who was the boot's namesake. The boots were worn by...

A good quality panama jack hat makes a great fashion statement and can last for years if it is cared for in the proper manner. Genuine panama hats are made of toquilla straw through an Ecuadorian...

Unless you are trying to establish some sort of persona, nobody wants to start a baseball game with a uniform that is already dirty. Clay gets on a baseball uniform when a player slides into a...

Soaps have been used in various forms as cleaning agents since the beginning of time. Detergents were introduced to improve the efficiency of the cleaning process. Improved cleanliness encourages...

Pashmina and silk shawls are popular fashion statements. On the streets of New York, vendors are selling the large scarves for about $5. Check with online stores, and you're likely to see prices...

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...

The thought of ironing clothing makes many people cringe. No one wants to spend hours in a hot, steamy room battling a difficult clothes iron. Yet leaving the house in wrinkled clothing isn't a...

Ammonia is an effective cleaning agent. However, its pungent odor can set into fabrics, leaving behind an unpleasant aroma. An ammonia odor is also a characteristic of urine. Whether laundry has...

Even with all the latest electronics on the market, some people prefer simple gadgets. The problem is that repair professionals now know how to repair the most complex and complicated digital...

Cleaning paint from leather can be tricky, especially if the paint has had time to dry. For best results, try to remove any spilled paint from the leather while it is still wet. When caring for...

Lanolin spray is a compound that is often used to clean and condition wool products, such as clothing and diapers. It is also used for the treatment of these items to make them less itchy and more...

So, you've decided to finally dust off that gym membership and put it to use again. Well first let me recommend a few do's and don'ts.

Just like with any other stain a lipstick stain is more easily removed if you catch it quickly. Unfortunately lipstick stains are likely to be overlooked until the stain has had time to set...

We've all been there. You are on your way to a holiday event and decide to wear your favorite sweater, only to remember it is full of fuzz and pills. You reach for your electronic de-fuzzing...

Busy lifestyles have made it difficult to leave the house in perfectly pressed and starched clothes everyday. Getting ready to leave the house each morning can be quite hectic and chaotic, so...

If you've ever had a pen fall apart in your pocket or accidentally written on yourself, then you've experienced the fear that you've ruined an article of clothing. Don't worry. Whether you're on...

When you put fabric softener in with your laundry, you hope to pull out soft, comfortable clothes, towels and linens. What you don't hope to find are greasy splotches on the fabric. However, the...

Inkjet iron-on transfer paper is available in most office supply stores and can be used to create your own custom T-shirts or any type of cotton garment or bag. You will need to follow the...

Whether you are an artist compiling your latest collection of oil paintings or a homeowner painting the ceiling of your family room, the time will come when you have paint speckles on your...

During the Great Depression their were more than 120,000 shoe cobblers. The number of shoe cobblers has decreased significantly since then, but their craft is making a come back in a big way.

Dry cleaning can get expensive, particularly for business professionals and others who need shirts, ties, wool garments, coats, and business suits cleaned often. While dry cleaners offer other...

Would you like to save money by not dry cleaning your sweaters and take the "itch" out of them?

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...

Silk, fabric made from the fibers of a silkworm cocoon, is versatile, luxurious and very delicate. For centuries, this prized material has been sought after for everything from garments to...

Sometimes you find the perfect thing to wear, but it's not in the right color. Or maybe you're trying to match a shirt or dress with a pair of shoes, and you just can't find that particular color...

For many cooks, food coloring is a gift and a curse. It's great for adding a splash of color to your favorite beverage, changing the color of white icing for those cool orange Halloween cupcakes,...

Linen fabric is a durable, lightweight but wrinkle-prone natural material that's been in popular use for clothing and household items for hundreds of years. You may reduce the severity of linen...

Chaps are leather pieces meant to be worn over jeans and other types of pants, and are intended to protect you. They are worn when riding a motorcycle, or doing other things that might be...

Everyone has a pair of favorite, old blue jeans - those jeans that you can't bear to throw out because they hold sentimental value, or because they fit you perfectly. Overtime, like any clothes,...

You get home from a party or a day at the office, take off your clothes and realize there is a lip-gloss stain on your favorite white shirt. Whether you accidentally did it yourself or it resulted...

Iron-on transfers are a very cool addition to any jersey in your wardrobe--until you get tired of them. Not to worry. While iron-on transfers are fairly permanent, it is possible to remove them...

Whether making mud pies or splashing in muddy puddles, it seems to be a common occurrence for children to get mud on their shoes and clothes. If you've ever tried getting mud out of clothing, you...

A couple tips to help achieve Bright White Chef Coats & Chef Uniforms

Quite often, people find slacks on clearance racks in stores that fit them well except for the length. You may pass on this bargain if you have to take the slacks to a tailor for shortening. If...

Fashion Tie Dye

There are a few places who will sell flag shirts.However, most of them tend to have the year written on them (since they only make them around Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day). They are...

Tennis shoes take a beating from a variety of daily activities, such as walking, playing tennis or working in the garden. Perspiration, among other things, can cause your white shoes to develop...

If you have recently purchased a suit, dress or blouse made of polyester or a poly blend, consider this cleaning fact: Fabrics constructed of these wrinkle-resistant fibers are durable and...

Cat urine is infamous for producing a lingering, unpleasant odor. Your cat may urinate away from its litter box for a number of reasons, including illness, stress and other behavioral problems,...

Did you accidentally make a mark with a Sharpie on your new shirt? Act fast! You can make that stray mark disappear.

Shoes sizes are more complicated than just numbers and halves. In shoe sizes, letters represent the width of a shoe. It is important to wear the shoe right width. Otherwise, you can end up wearing...

Wearing a nicely ironed shirt to the workplace is important. Bringing your shirts to the cleaners to have them starched and pressed is not only costly but also time-consuming. You can get the same...

When you have engaged in heavy kissing mode with your girlfriend, or perhaps a friendly hug with a date, lipstick can easily get on the collar of your shirt. These lipstick stains can easily be...

What's the point of buying expensive designer shirts when you it is going to be stained by sweat a month into summer? Learn how you can sweat-proof your clothing when the temperatures are starting...

Did you just have an accident and now you have red wine on your favorite garment. Here are some tips on how to get it out.