Clothing Care

There’s something about a hotdog with a generous dollop of mustard. The mustard never wants to stay on the hotdog, though. It usually ends up on my shirt or my …

Have you ever tried to put a pair of freshly washed jeans and discovered that they shrunk in the wash, and now it feels like only your toes will fit …

If you use iodine regularly at work or to treat injuries, you’ve probably gotten it on your clothes a time or two. Iodine can leave behind a brown, orange, or …

Pendleton is considered by many to be one of the best wool blanket suppliers in the world. If you own a Pendleton wool blanket, you know how durable, high-quality, and …

Hiking in winter would be impossible for me if it wasn’t for my down jacket. I’m an outdoor person but I love being warm. My problem is that my puffy …

If you’re like me, you have clothes in your laundry basket that have been there for a while. For me, those garments are linen. I’ve heard linen is difficult to …

Lipstick stains can be annoying. They can also be stubborn to remove. Why does lipstick prefer to stick to your collar or sleeve more than your lips? It’s an age-old …

Washing and drying clothes can take a long time, especially if you’re in a hurry. But washing and drying clothes may not always take as long as you think. There …

Getting out in nature is crucial to our well-being, but sometimes we can still come home with some unwanted guests. Burrs are super sticky seeds that attach themselves to our …

Have you ever opened up your washer to discover that your whole load of laundry has taken on a rosy hue, like a pink-tinged Barbie world? If so, you know …

Laundry baskets can hold a rainbow full of colors, can’t they? Unfortunately, washing some colors together can cause color bleeds. Do I have to wash every item on its own? …

There’s nothing quite like the cozy warmth of a wool blanket on a cold day. Unfortunately, many people consider wool one of the trickiest fibers to care for since it …

White clothing is a magnet for color runs. They seem particularly partial to soaking up the color red. Even the tiniest of red stripes can make your white shirt turn …

Summertime is the perfect season for repairs to keep your house looking its best. Sanding and staining wooden surfaces of your home or deck is one way to give your …

One of the best feelings is pulling the laundry from the dryer and smelling the scent of the freshly washed clothes. But when you remove the clothes – thinking they’re …

It’s undeniable – spills happen to the best of us. The morning coffee splash or a drip from an evening glass of wine – and spills of all types happen …

If you play sports like soccer, getting mud and dirt on your clothes is a part of life. Getting them off again can be a challenge. Is there an easy …

I sometimes find it nerve-wracking to wash new clothing since I’m always worried I’ll wash it at the wrong temperature and damage the fabric. The water temperature you use when …

If there’s one smell that is universally hated, it’s the smell of skunks. While skunks are typically nocturnal animals that avoid people, you may, unfortunately, find yourself having a run-in …

White clothes can be a pain to wash. They always seem to turn yellow or gray, which is problematic. I have to wear white shirts for work. How do I …

Have you ever come home from hiking or camping and found a big blob of sticky, hardened tree sap clinging to your jeans? Simply tossing your sap-stained clothes into the …

Getting a tattoo is a permanent decision, but you know that going in. What you don’t want to be permanent is getting the ink on your clothes. That’s exactly what …

One of my favorite things about summertime is having a large bouquet of fresh flowers in my kitchen. Unfortunately, the downside of having flowers like lilies in your home is …

Sometimes it isn’t possible to wash your clothes when they get smelly. When you’re in a rush, for instance. Or your garment is dry clean only. What can you do …

Most people have hand washed clothes at some point in their lives. Sometimes it’s just one item that needs to be cleaned; at others, it’s a delicate item that won’t …

Silk always adds a touch of soft luxury to bedding. But the fabric can do so much more than that. Pillowcases made from silk can prevent frizzy hair. Bed sheets …

Whether you work in construction or are simply re-doing your driveway, getting tar on your clothes is almost inevitable. It can also be quite an inconvenience since tar can not …

Do you remember walking into your grandparent’s house and getting hit in the face with a heavy, musty mothball smell? No one likes the smell of mothballs, but the chemical …

Do you have the know-how to get Kool-Aid out of clothes? Are you struggling to remove Kool-Aid stains? How long does it take to remove a Kool-Aid stain? Are there …

Have you ever opened the dryer after doing laundry and smelled old gym clothes? Running your workout gear or your child’s football jersey through the washing machine may not work …