Even though they get wet most of the time we wear them, bathing suits still need to be washed regularly. Washing bathing suits help to remove any residue on them and keeps them in the best shape possible. But how should you wash a bathing suit properly? The answer may surprise you. The best way …
Clothing Care
I’m always worried when I wash colored clothes. There’s always a chance that the color will fade. Or I’ll end up with splodges of color from another garment. Is there a way to safeguard my colored laundry? How do you wash colored clothes? Check the care label of the colored garment to determine if it …
What is worse than doing the work to sort, wash, and fold your laundry just to discover that your clothes smell worse than before?! If this has happened to you, you know how frustrating it can be. It seems counterintuitive to pull – what should be – clean clothes from the washing machine to find …
Bacon is a classic addition to morning meals all around the world. But bacon can be very frustrating to make since bacon grease tends to splatter all over your clothes as you prepare it. If this has ever happened to you, you’ve probably wondered how to get bacon grease out of clothes without causing further …
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 pants. Leaving me with bright yellow stains down my front. How do I get rid of them? How can I get mustard out of 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 into the pant legs? Many kinds of fabric tend to shrink in the wash, especially natural materials like cotton and wool. Fortunately, you can learn …
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 yellow stain on clothes depending on the color of the clothes. So how to get those noticeable iodine stains out of your clothes? To get …
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 warm they are. But when it comes to wash and care for your wool blanket, how do you do so properly to keep it in …
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 jacket collects dirt and grime like a magnet. Do I need to take it to a cleaner? Or can I wash it at home? How …
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 wash. I’d like to wear my linen shirt, though. How do I wash linen clothes? Linen clothes can be washed by hand or machine. As …
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 question. An even bigger question is, how to get the lipstick out of your clothes? Scrape away excess lipstick with a blunt knife or credit …
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 are also instances when washing and drying clothes may take longer or shorter than it usually takes. So how long does it take to wash …
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 shoes and clothes in their attempts to spread and grow. Burrs can snag at textile fibers and cause itching and skin irritation when they get …
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 how tricky it is to get red dye out of clothes. Fortunately, you can learn how to budge red dye transfer from your clothes in …
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? Is there a way I can tell what shade can be washed with another? What colors can I wash together? The key to washing colored …
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 is very easy to accidentally damage the fabric. Wool requires special handling when washing and drying, or it can shrink and have its texture ruined …
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 pink. Can it be fixed? How can you get pink stains out of white clothes? Pink stains on white clothes are caused by color runs. …
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 house a quick touch-up. Unfortunately, wood stains can be tremendously difficult to get out of clothes if an accidental spill happens. Wood stain can be …
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 so fresh and so clean – and get a whiff of stale, sour mildew instead – the feeling is the complete opposite. You’d think there’s …
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 tenfold when kids are involved! Of course, some types of stains are more difficult to get out than others, and any stain treated right away …
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 way to clean them? How can you get dirt stains out of clothes? To remove dirt stains from clothes: Allow the dirt to dry. Once …
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 you wash clothes greatly impacts how well they will last over time. Using the wrong settings can quickly ruin even the nicest of garments. The …
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 with these stinky creatures. And when this happens, you’ll need a fool-proof method for getting a stinky skunk smell off your clothing. Skunk smells can …
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 keep them looking white? Is there an easy way to wash white clothes? White clothes should be washed using a detergent designed to brighten whites. …
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 wash won’t budge this sticky substance. Fortunately, you can easily learn how to get sap out of clothes using basic household products! Popular methods to …
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 can happen if you wear tight-fitting or light-colored clothes when you get a tattoo. So how do you get tattoo ink out of clothes? The …
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 the inevitable pollen that comes with them. Pollen is a disaster when it gets on your clothes, leaving behind yellow stains that can be very …
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 to banish the stink? How can you take the smell out of clothes without washing them? Sunlight and fresh air are natural remedies for getting …
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 hold up to the cycle of machine washing. If you have an entire load of laundry and no access to a washing machine, have you …
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 made from silk can keep your skin hydrated. It’s a delicate fabric, though. So how do you wash silk sheets and pillowcases? Silk sheets and …