There’s nothing worse than pulling out your favorite jeans only to find out that they’re wrinkled. And since jeans are typically made from cotton, many people worry about ironing them since cotton is heat sensitive. You don’t want to find that your jeans have shrunk or become damaged, so can you iron your jeans? You …
Whether you have to change a tire or change the oil in your car, you will almost certainly end up with smears of black motor oil on your hands and clothes. Somehow it seems impossible to complete a car repair without dealing with these stubborn oil stains! Fortunately, you can learn how to get motor …
Maybe you found an awesome vintage leather jacket at the thrift store, but you don’t like the motorcycle patches glued all over it. Or perhaps you have outgrown some of your favorite bands from years ago and want to take the old embroidered patches off your favorite shirt. Either way, you can learn how to …
If you have ever served buttery toast for breakfast, you know how easily a few greasy crumbs can smear your jeans or your child’s clothing! Grease stains from food often set into fabric and leave dark, oily blobs that seem impossible to remove. Though these stains seem tough, you can learn how to get butter …
Do you want cheap black jeans to pair with a new goth wardrobe or just a bold, black update to a few faded t-shirts? Maybe you need a nice dress to wear to a funeral? Either way, you can learn how to dye your clothes black in a few simple methods! Popular ways to dye …
Sweaters keep up cozy and warm, but they can also be difficult to care for. It’s not uncommon for a sweater to shrink when you wash it, especially if you use the wrong settings. If your favorite sweater shrunk or just fits a bit tighter than it used to, you may be wondering if you …
Applying eyeliner requires a certain level of care to use it correctly and evenly. But sometimes, no matter how careful we are, we drop the eyeliner and what’s even worse is when it lands on our clothes. If that happened to you, you’re probably wondering how to remove eyeliner from clothes. Whether it’s liquid, gel, …
There’s nothing better than sleeping in a bed with clean, crisp, white cotton sheets. But over time, those white sheets start to look less white and can develop yellow stains. Even when you know the sheets are clean, the yellow stains can still be unsightly and make the sheets look dirty. But what causes the …
I love jeans, but they have a habit of shrinking. My latest pair ended up in the dryer and are now a size too small. Should I throw them away? Can I fix them? Is there somewhere I can find out how to unshrink jeans? To unshrink jeans: Wet them with lukewarm water and pull …
As warmer temperatures roll around, it’s time to break out the white jeans. But, many people are hesitant to wear them since they can get stained more easily and are harder to completely remove stains from. How do you get stains out of white jeans anyway? When removing stains from white jeans, you want to …
There’s nothing worse than your favorite pair of leggings not fitting anymore. Whether you lost weight, the leggings got stretched out, or they were too big or too long in the first place are all reasons why you might need to shrink your leggings. But how do you shrink leggings anyway? You can shrink leggings …
Sweatpants come in many styles but always offer a loose fit, a soft feel, and plenty of room for movement. But sometimes these comfy pants become too loose if they get old and stretched out, causing them to sag at the knees or the waist. You don’t need to throw away the baggy pants, though, …
I’ve noticed a bit of a strange odor coming from my new jeans. They smell of chemicals. It’s so strong, and I can’t wear them! Is there a way to get rid of the intense aroma? How can I get the smell out of jeans? Wash jeans with a standard laundry detergent to remove everyday …
We love our t-shirts, and there’s nothing more comfortable than a t-shirt that is soft and worn in. But t-shirts, especially new ones, can feel stiff at first and aren’t that comfortable. It can take a while for some t-shirts to get broken in and have that soft feel to them, but is there a …
Pomegranates sure are delicious and juicy, but they can be quite messy to eat. If you love eating pomegranates, you’ve probably gotten the juice on your clothes at least once or twice. These stains can be unsightly, especially on your favorite blouse. So how do you get pomegranate juice out of clothes? Pomegranate juice can …
My favorite sweater is two sizes too big. I’ve been thinking about shrinking it. Being the right size would make it more flattering. But how do I get it to fit properly? Can I find out how to shrink a sweater? Sweaters can be shrunk in the wash or through clothing alterations. Wool and cotton …
Vaseline is one of those sneaky substances that tend to smear everywhere when you use it for chapped lips or other ailments! On top of that, this product leaves greasy stains on any fabric it touches. The good news is that you can learn how to get vaseline out of clothes in six easy methods! …
Are you struggling with a stubborn hot sauce stain on your shirt? You can get hot sauce marks out of your clothing using the right technique and some readily-available household materials. These include dishwashing liquid, vinegar, cornstarch, salt and lemon juice, OxiClean, or your standard washing machine. Get to the stain as quickly as possible, …
We’ve probably all experienced getting melted crayon on our clothes at least once, especially if you have kids. Crayons can be left inside pockets while the clothes are being washed and dried, or they can melt onto upholstery or carpets and get sat on. If either of these has happened to you, don’t worry. I’m …
If you like fixing your own nails, you know that no matter how much care you take, once in a while a smear of polish gets onto your clothes. If you have kids in the house, you may even have had a big nail polish spill! The bright, hard veneer of nail polish may seem …
Have you ever noticed greasy or oily-looking stains on your clothing when you pulled them out of the washing machine that weren’t there before? If you use fabric softener, then that’s likely the cause. Sometimes the stains can be really noticeable as well. But don’t worry, I’ll explain what’s causing them and how to get …
There’s nothing more frustrating than finding color bleed stains in the wash. It happens to the best of us. That pesky red sock gets caught up with your best white shirt, and hey presto! You’re rocking a shirt covered in pink polka dots. Is it fixable? Can you get color bleed out of clothes? Color …
Have you ever found a mysterious greasy stain on your shirt at the end of the day? Maybe you grilled out and hamburger grease splashed your shirt, or maybe you were working on the car and some engine oil smudged you. Either way, you need to know how to get grease out of clothing if …
Getting spray paint on your clothes is the worst, but it’s not hard to do. This is especially true if the wind suddenly picks up or the spray doesn’t come out right. And once you do get spray paint on your clothes, it may seem like it’s going to be possible to get out. Although …
Lip gloss stains on clothes are not a pretty sight. Even if you are super careful about not getting makeup stains on your garments, a few marks are inevitable. We have all experienced this at one time or the other. If you are wondering how to get lip gloss out of clothes, do not fret. …
Turmeric is often used as a natural way to dye clothes, so it makes sense that it would leave stains behind on clothing. But when cooking with turmeric, getting stains on your clothes is often unintentional. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. That’s why I’ve created this guide to explain how to …
Over the last few weeks, I’ve noticed strange orange marks on my clothes. They look like rust stains. Where are they coming from? My clothes aren’t made of metal! These stains are everywhere, even on my best shirts. I guess I’ll have to wash them again. But how do you get rust stains out of …
If you use a markerboard in your office or classroom, you have probably come home after a long day to discover a big ink stain on your clothing once or twice! This kind of stain will not easily wash out of cloth. But you don’t need to throw away your stained clothing because you can …
If you notice a funky smell coming off your gym socks or find a splotch of chocolate ice cream on your favorite dress, you may want to bleach the clothing right away to get it clean again. But what if the strong chemicals in chlorine bleach ruin the fabric of your clothes? To avoid this …
Has a misfortunate fabric project led to stubborn paint stuck all over your clothes? Maybe you used fabric paints to upscale an old, bland upholstery, but the results were not up to your expectations, and you want to take off the colors now? You are not the only one. If you think you would have …
