Clothing Care

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...

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

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

When you have purchased a baseball cap representing your favorite team, you want your cap to look good for a long time. If you wear your cap often, you can find yourself in a "Catch-22" situation...

Many of us at some point have had nasty sweat stains on our clothes. These stains can take multiply washes to remove the stains and sometimes even more to remove the odors. However, with these...

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...

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...

Laundry starts to smell bad because the dirt and moisture is a breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria and mildew. In extreme cases, even after a regular wash, some pieces of laundry will still...

Acid wash seems to be a big trend nowadays, but why spend money when you can acid wash right at home? Acid wash usually works on cotton fabrics, but clothing isn't your only option. With just...

Accidents are bound to happen. Stains of all kinds show up on your clothes and carpets. Home remedies and anecdotes from creative sources may be helpful, but when you've got a stain like diesel...

A stain is truly fabric's natural enemy---it infiltrates, it damages, it holds tight and doesn't let go. But fear not, for stains are a foe that may yet be vanquished. The trick is to know thy...

It is hard to find a baseball cap that is just perfect. It fits perfectly, it's shaped perfectly and flat out looks good. When we do find one, we like, it seems like we wear it day and night....

Wondering how to wash your new pair of Smartwool socks? Wool is known for being one of the most delicate materials when it comes time to wash it. Wool socks can lose their shape and come unraveled...

After investing time and money into finding the perfect jeans, its important to keep them looking their best for years to come. Here are some tips for caring for your favorite jeans.

We all hate when that spontaneous nose bleed or cut finger leaves us with a big red smear all over the front of our brand new shirt. I have an easy way to get blood out of your clothes almost...

Grease is stubborn stain to get out of clothing. In a regular wash, the dirty, black part of the stain may be removed easily, but the darker-looking spot may remain. Pre-treating can help to...

With this eco-friendly tip you can keep your clothes looking newer longer. Keep your brights looking brighter, your darks looking darker AND keep the color in your fabric and not in the...

Everyone has jeans these days. There are jeans that you wear to work in the garden and jeans that you wear when you go shopping just to name a few. Then, on a special wooden hanger in the closet...

Padded foam bras require a bit of extra care to keep them from getting out of shape in the laundry. A few minutes of care will prolong the life of your favorite undies and keep them looking like...

Antiperspirant stains can be difficult to remove because the chemical aluminum chloride is water resistant, gets caught in fabric and can cause buildup over time. Cleaning solutions such as...

One of the most beautiful color is white and it suits everyone. The main problem with white is that it gets stained easily, it's difficult to keep white "white" for a long time. Here are...

Black and dark clothing can fade quickly due to the wear and tear of everyday life. Unless this clothing remains sheltered inside of a closet for years, it will likely experience some color loss...

Oil stains can be among the hardest remove, and require swift action to remove the stain before it sets in completely. By keeping a few items on hand that are most likely already in the kitchen...

Certain stains on fabric do not easily get removed by conventional washing machines, and others can damage the fabric. Because of the varying nature of different stains on fabric, many of them...

I'm a nurse and during my work, I frequently get blood and other stuff on my uniforms and shoes. (I'm sure you can imagine!) Here are a few tips on getting blood and other stains out of almost any...

Doing laundry for a family is expensive these days with the cost of utilities rising. And utility companies everywhere are asking us to conserve valuable resources. Here are some easy steps to...

When dealing with a blanket made of chenille, you may wonder if you are able to wash it. The simple answer is: YES. Take the following precautions and steps to get your chenille blanket clean at...

Mildew will eventually grow on any fabrics that remain damp for an extended period. Mildew is a dark stain that smells musty and will continue to spread throughout fabric if not stopped. When...

Chenille is a fabric made by twisting three different yarns together. Unfortunately, chenille is very delicate and has a tendency to unravel. Here is how to wash chenille articles without...

The grip of modern technology makes it easy to forget how life was pre-technology, and laundry is one of the most relevant examples. In ancient times, the normal practice was to wash clothes near...

Jeans sometimes look better when they're beat up. But buying pre-distressed jeans can be costly--every rip or worn spot seems to drive up the price a few more dollars. You can distress your jeans...

Armani is one of the most premium and high-fashion names in clothing, with several collections and levels of pricing. Armani Collezioni features some of the most coveted designs for both men and...

I am so messy when I am cooking, eating or even when drawing. I have dropped my pen and gotten ink on me and have learned from that to get it out pretty easily.

LeSportsac has been making colorful nylon bags since 1974. The company has continually expanded its line of casual handbags to include backpacks, laptop sleeves and luggage, and its products are...

As a man, I am a male rarity in the sense that I happen to do the majority of the laundry in our household. As a woman, you may be questioning how anyone of my gender could possibly achieve this...

Smelling like smoke is disgusting not to mention embarrassing. Here are a few ways to help you eliminate and get rid of the smell of cigarettes from your clothes

Black clothes are a flattering edition to any wardrobe. With the availability of modern dyes and fabric blends, black clothes are able to keep their color for longer than ever before. To ensure...

If your favorite white lined or white shirt has a yellow stain you do not have to get rid of it.

Tye-dying is a fun activity for kids, and is popular at summer camps and scouting events. You can tie-dye all kinds of materials from shirts and shorts to socks and bandannas. However, once dyed,...

For those of you whose moms have always taken care of your laundry, this will give you step-by-step instructions on how to wash your clothes without ending up with pink underwear that used to be...

Taking care of your clothes properly is the key to making them last longer. And when clothes last longer, we spend less money buying new ones!

OH! The Laundry Blues. And you find yourself having to use a public Laundromat, maybe because your washer or dryer goes on the blink, your traveling the country in an RV, or you just cannot afford...

Whether you accidentally put your jeans in the dryer on high heat or have recently become a little bit fuller in the hips, there are several reasons to stretch out jeans. Denim is a very versatile...

Sometimes after washing and drying a t-shirt, the shirt may become a little too snug for comfort. Or like me, perhaps you gained a few pounds are don't like that your favorite shirt is now too...

Few things in life are as soft and as comfortable as your down comforter. But safely washing them can be a tricky matter. They are usually too large for your home washing machine, and it’s best...

Everyone loves the feel of silk clothing against their skin. It is a delicate fabric which needs to be handled with care. Most silk can be hand washed and will not shrink if the silk fabric was...

The smell of cigarette smoke lingers in clothing and is a difficult odor to remove. There are, however, some methods to try at home to banish the offending smell from your clothes and freshen them...

Leather flip flops are comfortable and very stylish. You can purchase them in a variety of designs and colors and can wear them year round in some locations. Unfortunately, leather flips flops,...

Removing candle wax from clothing, tablecloths, or any other fabrics can be tricky. Luckily, with just a knife and an iron, you should be able to get it out.