Clothing Care

Whitening those dirty filthy socks in the laundry basket is a feat many moms and college students get frustrated with. And though chlorine, bleach, or hot water may do the trick, it’s only to a...

If you have a serious case of gray, dingy laundry, then you may think that your clothes are ruined forever. However, in many cases you can restore your clothes to their original bright color by...

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....

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...

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...

Odor caused by fire smoke can be removed from most cotton and polyester clothing, but you will likely have to replace clothing that is made of silk or other delicate material. Those fabrics can be...

Baked on crayon can be a nuisance to remove, especially if the crayon-stained clothes have gone through the washer and dryer. While the stain, unfortunately, won't come out just by washing it...

Because Laundromats are open to the public, it's hard to tell just how sanitary their washing machines are. Not all Laundromats are properly maintained, and touching and using unsanitary surfaces...

Carhartt jackets are by far one of the most popular work jackets for people who work out in the elements. Heavy, durable and warm, Carhartt jackets provide plenty of comfort and protection in any...

Any type of urine from mammals, both humans and pets, contains uric acid crystals. Whether you are cleaning up after your child, an incontinent adult or your pet, the uric acid smell can stay on...

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...

Have you ever had to fish the string out of a hooded sweatshirt after you wash it? I find the process is not that much fun. This article demonstrates how to avoid having to worm the string out....

Ironing has got to be one of the most tedious chores on the planet! It is hot, slow work, it runs up your power bill and it tries your patience. While wrinkles can’t be prevented entirely, they...

Flip flops always seem to get really dirty and grungy during the summer. You need to clean them regularly to keep them from turning your feet black, and also just to keep them looking nice. You...

An iron-on transfer is nothing more than a layer of glue, which means the only way to preserve it is to limit the amount of heat it experiences. We've all seen old T-shirts with transfers that are...

Everyone has a laundry secret..It goes back to the days of "Wisk" and the commercial with the "ancient Chinese secret" days. You mom will give you tips, your mother-in-law and...

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...

I spend a lot of time on laundry. In a family of six (including two teenagers) there are a lot of dirty clothes. But I've developed a few tricks that cut back on my work and save a lot of time.

Some people just sweat more than others. If you find that most of your shirts and blouses have sweat stains, before you toss them in the garbage, try the following to remove sweat stains from your...

When a person is on a diet, they have a goal. Most women want to meet their weight goal before going on a clothes shopping spree. Therefore, when someone drops a size, they want their clothes to...

While stains can be somewhat difficult to remove from clothing, odorous smells from strong chemicals can be a big challenge as well. If you spill gasoline on your clothing, follow a few easy steps...

Dark denim jeans are a popular fashion right now, and are great because they are easy to dress up for fancy occasions. However, just throwing your dark jeans in the washer and dryer will made...

Linen is a great summer material and can make a crisp-looking suit. Caring for linen, though, can be a big chore. Don't assume that all linen must be dry cleaned, read the labels - with the...

Carhartt canvas overalls are among the most durable and popular work overalls manufactured. Nonetheless, new Carhartt overalls are extremely stiff and can be scratchy against the skin and cause...

Nomex is a sturdy, flexible fiber created by DuPont for use in high-temperature environments. It's made from a polymer with a high molecular weight that is forced through a spinneret creating a...

It’s an unfortunate fact of life – many of us have to use those coin-operated laundries. It may be located in your apartment or condo building, or it may be at the local strip mall. Regardless...

When you have a particular T-shirt that you enjoy wearing, keeping it soft and comfortable is the key to increasing the amount of time you can keep it in your wardrobe. There are several things...

Carhartt brand clothing is known for it's rugged designs and heavy material. Shrinking a Carhartt coat can be done in a similar fashion to shrinking any other cotton piece of clothing, however...

If you are unfortunate enough to get gasoline on your clothes, it can be a hassle to get the gasoline out of your clothes. Most people wash the clothes, only to find that the gasoline ends up not...

Leather shoes will last you a long time if they are properly taken care of. Leather is known for its durability. Many people feel confident in investing in leather shoes, since they will last...

It can often be hard to find clothes that fit perfectly right off the rack. Blue jeans are one of the hardest items of clothing to shop for because the shape of the bottom half of a person varies...

Clothing shrinkage is usually something most people want to avoid, but for people looking to create a tight, form-fitting pants, sometimes buying a pair that are made of 100 percent cotton and...

For some people, that pile of laundry overflowing your basket or spilling out of your closet, is untamable! When it comes to laundry, it is terribly easy for some people to procrastinate,...

Clothes cost a lot of money, so taking care of them and getting the most life out of them is important these days... The tips below will show you how to get longer wear out of your clothing...

This is a brief, easy way to do laundry. Do not be worry about doing it wrong. As long as you do not use bleach it will be hard to mess anything up.

If you have kids, somewhere along the line they probably have left wet towels under their bed or spilled on a shirt and left it on their floor under a pile of clothes. However it happened, when...

Whether you have put on a few pounds or your clothing has shrunken over time due to several washings, it's never fun when certain clothes are too small and just don't fit any more. But don't...

When you get that unexpected blow of hydraulic fluid from the hose that bursted on the skidsteer, don't throw anything away. It can be cleaned with a little bit of ease.

Sagging straps, baggy granny knickers and pulls and runs in your hose are not the way to a man’s heart. They don’t make you feel any better either! With the rising cost of living everywhere, it...

Do you find yourself spending too much time and money at the Laundromat? Consider these simple steps for an easier trip!

Regular jeans are relatively stiff and tight when new. While many like that fresh "just from the store look," others prefer wearing jeans that are softer, with a worn and faded appearance....

It always happens. You buy that amazing pair of white sneakers, spend way too much money on them, and then the second you walk outside, someone steps on them or it rains and they get FILTHY. Let's...

Dry cleaners put a suit jacket on a suzy when they take it out of the washer. Get tips on how a suzy helps to get your jacket pressed from a dry cleaning specialist in this free garment care video.

Nothing can be more uncomfortable to wear than a pair of stiff and rough new jeans -- that universally acclaimed 'king' of casual clothing. Most jeans are usually like this when new because Denim,...

It is easy to assume that you can stretch clothes by pulling them and tugging them over chairs when they are wet. This method may stretch clothes some, but it can damage the cloth fibers and cause...

After dropping $50 on that new pair of jeans that fit perfectly, it’s always troubling to realize something: they’re uncomfortable. You long for your old ones--the ones that accented...

We all have whites that aren't white any longer due to stains and dirt. if you have kids or work at a restaurant, you know just how difficult it can be to keep the white in an outfit. Here's an...

Washing clothes can be such a repetitive, every day process that many people fail to actually teach how to do it. When students leave for college, or teenagers graduate from high school, they may...

You just purchased a great pair of new jeans but they are a little stiff and not quite form fitting yet, like your old favorites. You know, the pair that when you slip them on, they fit just right...

With spilling from tanks as you put gas in your car, it's easy to get a little on your clothes. You realize that gas is not exactly the easiest thing to get out of clothing, and so you need some...