Clothing Care

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...

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...

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...

I'm a shoe snob but not the general $500 a pair Staletto type. I just like moderate to slightly pricey shoes so that they can last and in order for them to last, I like for them to stay...

Most people who do their own home repairs swear by a product called WD-40. While it is marketed as a lubricant, WD-40 can fix a plethora of household problems: everything from squeaky doors and...

After reading this article, you will have learned how to remove a grease stain from your clothes

Have you spilled ink on your sweatshirt? Is it ruined? The short answer is no. Don't throw that sweatshirt out. There is a common household item that can do the trick. If you follow these steps as...

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...

Luxurious satin fabric might be used for sheets, clothing linings, lingerie, ties, wedding gowns or even athletic apparel. But this delicate fabric takes special care. Understanding the proper...

Understanding how to care for clothing intended for use as formal wear is important prior to any major event. Formal gowns require gentle handling in order to remove undesired creases and...

It is sometimes possible to remove iron-on transfer print from a T-shirt. While there are several ways to do this, none will remove professional printing. Assess your T-shirt to determine whether...

Chocolate milk is a nutritious way to satisfy a chocolate craving. Nevertheless, enjoying a delicious glass of chocolate milk can suddenly feel like a disaster when it spills on your clothes,...

I advise that you soak up any ink on a dry cloth first. Do NOT rub, it'll smear the stain. If you don't, it can result in the alcohol making the stain bigger. It's gentle enough so you can soak...

It can be easy to accidentally get hot glue gun glue on your clothing. However, if you know what you're doing, it is very easy to remove the glue too. Using items you likely have in your own home...

Cleaning leather jackets, you just cannot throw them in the washer and dryer. If you do that, you've just ruin your very nice, and probably expensive leather jacket. It requires a different...

Nothing is worse than getting superglue on a piece of clothing. Don't panic, all is not lost just yet. This is a very simple way to help remove it without removing the color with it.

Suede is beautiful: Boots, jackets and handbags made from leather's delicate sister are some of the most coveted luxury items. In some cases, suede even covers furniture. If your suede handbag...

The barong is a delicate piece of traditional Filipino formalwear decorated with intricate embroidery. This tunic-like clothing item can be produced in a variety of ways, and is often made of...

Silk is a delicate material that won't last very long if it's not properly cared for. If you are eating and accidentally get some oil on your tie, avoid taking it to the cleaners. The dry cleaners...

Coloring with crayons is a favorite childhood pastime, but sometimes children do not confine their artistic efforts to the appropriate canvas. If your young artist has colored his clothes (or...

It can be frustrating to realize that you have gotten a black ink stain on one of your favorite shirts. But you don't have to give up and throw away your garments in this situation. With a little...

From straw hats to cotton bonnets women have many choices when it comes to hats. Bonnets need to be washed regularly as they come into contact with hair and pick up the various oils that are found...

You’re taking a walk through the park, admiring the scenery, when your shoe lands on something suspiciously soft – and very smelly. Dog poop seems to have unique properties, expanding to fill...

Keeping our delicates clean and in a good condition requires special treatment. Unlike normal clothes like jeans, and regular cotton shirts, delicates like lingerie, silk and pantyhose are washed...

When bridal veils get dusty they become dingy. Veils are often made of decorated netting, making them too fragile for washing machines. Fortunately, most veils can be easily cleaned. A...

Nubuck is material that is a type of leather common in sandals and is specifically used in Birkenstock brand sandals. It typically has a velvet-like appearance and texture because of the way in...

An ink stain is one of the most stubborn stains to remove. A leaky pen left in a shirt pocket is one of the biggest culprits. Sometimes a pen can slip from sweaty fingers after a long writing...

Nike shoes can easily get dirty from sports, walking, running, exercise or general wear and tear. The shoes can be cleaned in the washing machine or dishwasher, but if you just want to clean up...

Lace trim is used in many clothing and accessory applications. Sizing is often added to keep the lace stiff while the lace is being attached during assembly. Sizing is simply an additive that...

Candles are beautiful and add a nice touch to a room, until one of them tips and spills wax everywhere. Wax is easy to clean up from a hard surface, but if the wax spilled onto fabric it's a...

A good leather jacket is a wardrobe investment that can last decades with proper care.

Leather is essentially flesh, so of course over time it will dry, harden and possibly even crack. Protecting and taking care of leather is an important step in keeping it soft and supple. Whether...

Ironing can be done without an ironing board by laying a towel on a flat, sturdy surface. Iron clothes without an ironing board with expert tips in this free clothing care video.

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...

Satin is the fabric of choice in formal dresses and gowns for many different occasions. It is a durable, yet luxurious fabric. Satin is an appealing choice for formal wear, not only because it is...

If you spill laundry detergent on your treasured leather jacket, pants, purse or even shoes, you may be at a loss as to how to remove it without damaging the item further. Here are some easy...

There is nothing that feels as good as slipping on your favorite butter-soft flexible leather jacket. It is old and worn in and seems to fit you as well as your own skin. But it takes years of...

When wax drips on your table cloth and your clothing most people just figure they have to throw it out or somehow cover it up. Here is a simple trick that will remove most wax from fabrics.

A towel wrap is great for when you step out of the shower, but if you just use a towel and tuck it in, it will come loose. These are really easy to make, but the directions are going to look...

Clothing made from cashmere, a fabric woven from the hairs of the Kashmir goat, provides warmth and elegant comfort. Because of its delicate material, many people avoid washing cashmere for fear...

Sharpies contain permanent ink. When this ink gets on your clothes, it may be frustrating trying to remove the stain, as regular washing and some basic stain removers will not do the trick....

Handwash your delicate knits to keep them looking new. It's always tempting to throw a dirty sweater in the washing machine, but you should always follow the instructions on the label. When the...

Hand-knitted, or crocheted items need to washed with care (they were made with care!) or you can risk ruining something that you or someone else put a lot of work or money into.

Have a wrinkled satin dress? Before you take it to a dry cleaner try these simple steps.

Silk is a fabric that is used to make all types of clothing items, such as shirts, dresses and even ties. Getting wrinkles out of silk can be somewhat challenging due to the delicate nature of the...

So, you asked hubby to do the wash. He did. Good. Now, you sit in front of the TV with your basket of clean clothes to fold, all the while happily humming and thankful for having such a...

With sunbathing, swimming and sitting in hot tubs, bathing suits can be one of the most-worn garments each summer. Sweat, body oils, tanning lotions, chemicals and sea salt can damage the fabrics...

You’ve bought a new bathing suit, but you need to wash it before wearing it for the first time. Washing a bathing suit is not just a matter of tossing it in the washing machine. While it is...

If you go to all the trouble of setting up a beautiful table complete with lit candles, it would be a shame to see it ruined with candle wax on your tablecloth. But these things happen, just as...

Wool is a very finicky material that can easily shrink or become distorted from its original shape. But while the bad news is that your wool clothing can easily shrink up, the good news is that...