Clothing Care

Paint can rub onto a nylon coat if you brush up against something that has been freshly painted, or if you were wearing the coat while painting something. Whether the coat is one of your favorites...

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...

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...

It is sometimes difficult to get that dry, set-in stain out of your favorite clothing. You can remove the stain, but it will take patience and a little elbow grease. The type of stain will dictate...

Pollen allergies are often aggravated by weather conditions. A change in wind direction or humidity index can affect symptoms, as pollen is carried in the air. By removing pollen from clothing, it...

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...

Paint is supposed to be on walls and canvases, but occasionally it does end up on our clothing. Paint can be very pesky to remove from a shirt if you aren't sure what to use, and you certainly...

Chewing gum, often thrown carelessly out of a car window or spit onto the ground by a hasty passerby, is both disgusting and unsanitary and a pesky mess to get off of your shoes and clothing. To...

Did you get some tree sap on your clothes? Either it's a brand new shirt or ragged old jeans, all you care about is you want that tree sap gone. This article will tell you what you can use to get...

Have you ever got a blood stain on your carpet or favorite piece of clothing? Maybe your child got a bloody nose and stained his/her outfit or stained the carpet? Perhaps your dog or cat went into...

Getting gum on your favorite blouse can be a scary moment. Whether you blew a bubble too big that popped and got on your shirt, or sat down on a park bench where someone decided to leave you a...

Cleaning a man's suit can be a complicated task, especially if mold is involved. Sometimes it is possible to clean mold off yourself to avoid a dry cleaning bill.

When the ink tube of a Bic pen explodes in your shirt or jean pocket, you might be inclined to just throw the clothing away, fearing the stain will never come out. A simple occurrence, such as a...

When it comes to clothing, it seems like buttons, zippers or accent details are always falling off at the wrong time. You can stick them back on with a fabric glue, however, if you are not careful...

Wool is one of the most susceptible materials when it comes to mold. As a result, even if you store your wool items clean and folded in tissue paper, you may encounter some mold issues when you...

New clothes are often packed tightly in cartons when they arrive at our clothing stores. Those wrinkles are not always removed when we buy the designer items, which can be removed by my household...

Kids love to chew gum, and it's a treat you might let them enjoy now and then. The trouble is what happens all too often: A wad of gum lands on a shirt or skirt and makes a sticky mess. It's not...

Ink pens are handy, but the stains they can leave on clothing and furniture can be very discouraging. You may think there is no way to remove that stain, but there is a common household item that...

We've all done it before -- we're working on a project and don't think we'll get any paint on our clothes and then it happens. The first thing to do is look at the ingredients on the package and...

Getting paint on an article of clothing can be frustrating and annoying. It may take several washes to get it off if you treat it in time. If you have gotten paint on a nylon windbreaker, and it...

Whether you're talking about cleaning your suede shoes, gloves, jacket or furniture, it pays to keep your item looking new. Although some people are hesitant to purchase a suede item because of...

Grass stains are a common summer fun hazard. While there’s no safety issue involved as there may be with other summer hazards, it’s annoying to ruin a favorite pair of summer shorts to grass stains.

Although chocolate can be one of the most difficult stains to remove, if you treat it quickly, then you may be able to remove most of it. Depending upon the type of fabric, you may be able to...

Sometimes it seems like you've tried on every pair of jeans in the mall to end up with nothing. If your like me, with a lot of junk in the trunk, it can be hard to find a pair of jeans that fit...

There is a trick that dry cleaners use that will remove virtually any stain from your clothes. The method to do this only requires a common household item. This article will outline the steps...

Weather it be a paper cut, a cat scratch, or a scraped knee, getting blood out of fabric can be tough. Follow this easy guide to help remove one of the worst stains there is from most fabrics.

Chocolate has a reputation that if it stains your clothes, it will be impossible to remove. This is not true. There's no need to throw out that chocolate-stained piece of clothing. Using items you...

Clothing tags are necessary to inform the wearer of sizing and laundering instructions. Unfortunately, some tags may irritate the wearer by itching or poking the skin. If clothing tags irritate,...

Suede leather is produced from the skin of sheep, goats or deer. It is a very soft leather compared to other types of leather so it should be carefully maintained. You should remove stains as soon...

Mold build is a very common problem as purses and handbags age. With care, you can remove mold and mildew and get a few more years of life out of your favorite purse.

When using Crazy Glue, it's important to wear clothing that is already worn or stained to avoid having to wash out glue stains. But if you want to remove a stain caused by Crazy Glue, remove the...

Recycle old jerseys by removing the iron-on numbers, or remove T-shirt transfers to iron on new designs. Save money on clothing when you remove T-shirt transfers rather than buying new shirts....

Suede is an expensive, luxurious fabric that many garments, footwear, and accessories are made of. Many people like the texture and feel of suede, which is why it is so popular with designers. Its...

Sunscreen can be incredibly messy. It is not at all unlikely to get sunscreen on your clothing instead of your skin. If you have gotten sunscreen on your new white sundress or shorts, you may not...

The stain and scent that Old Spice leaves behind can be hard to remove or it can completely ruin your favorite shirt. But, there is a way you can remove that pesky Old Spice scent and stain from...

Many household stains are difficult to remove. You also have to use toxic stain removers which may be harmful to your health. Learn how you can simply use white vinegar to remove stains of all sorts!

Although Wenger suggests you take their watches to a jewelry repair service or an authorized Wenger dealer, it is fairly easy to change out your watch battery at home with the help of a few...

Changing the insole of an athletic shoes is one of the easiest ways to remove shoe odor. Learn more about removing shoe odor with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.

Ring around the collar can be stubborn to remove but following these easy steps can make the removing the stain easier.

Stains can be difficult to remove, especially if the clothes with the stains have already been washed or dried. Lipstick is among one of the hardest stains to remove from clothing, and its bright...

There is a quick way to remove wrinkles from your clothes without ironing. Personally I hate ironing and I have found a way to avoid doing it and still walk out of the house with my clothes...

Perfume uses a blend of essential oils and fragrance to create an aroma. Perfume is worn by people and is a common ingredient in room fresheners, detergents and other everyday objects. When...

All of us at some point in time have been in a situation where we get a stain on our clothes and had to remove it. Most stains are easy to remove, but others, like permanent markers, are hard to...

Most watches, including Seiko watches, come in a very small range of sizes. If your new watch doesn't fit your wrist, you can give it to a jeweler to shorten the watchband, but you can always save...

Ever have a candle accidentally drip on your favorite piece of clothing, or onto that fancy tablecloth? You might think it's ruined forever, since every try at washing proves unsuccessful. Not to...

If you have ever brought home an article of clothing from the store only to find the security tag still attached, then this is a frustration that you know well. Occasionally these tags malfunction...

Well I found away to remove the iron on transfers who said you couldn't? If there is a will, there is indeed a way. It will take some patience and determination. But, with a hot iron, a water...

When it comes to removing certain stains, laundry detergent and water doesn't always do the job. But if you use the right product you can very effectively remove stains like...

Remove rust from fabric by laying the clothing on some paper towels face down, squeezing lemon juice over the stain and then laying it out to dry. Wash rust stained clothing as normal after...

Remove ink from your clothes by spraying the stain generously with hair spray, adding a pretreatment spray, allowing the garment to dry and then laundering it as normal. Repeat these steps until...