Found an ink stain on your clothing? Don't worry, you can get it out. Follow these steps to remove ink stains from fabric, even old stains that have gone through the dryer. The best method to get ink stains out of clothes depends on the type of ink you're dealing with. Some inks are water-based. It's easy to get those stains out. Others are oil-based and may take a bit … [Read more...] about How To Get Ink Stains Out Of Clothes
Laundry Tips and Stain Treatments
These laundry tips will help you stay on top of this never-ending chore. Find out how to remove stains, make your own stain treatments, and deal with other laundry-related problems.
How to Unshrink Clothes Without Ruining Them
Discover how you can unshrink clothes using common household ingredients and a few minutes of your time. Have you shrunk your favorite sweater or hoodie and can't bear the thought of throwing it out? Or maybe that comfortable pair of jeans shrank in the dryer and now they're too tight to zip? Don't panic. The chances are good that you can unshrink your clothes with a few … [Read more...] about How to Unshrink Clothes Without Ruining Them
7 Smart Ways to Use Vinegar in Your Laundry
With these easy ways to use vinegar in the laundry, you can fight stains and odors while saving money at the same time. Doing laundry is already a chore. Shuffling through a shelf full of expensive laundry products looking for one that might work -- and which won't damage your clothes -- makes it even more of a hassle. Fortunately, the solution is as close as your pantry … [Read more...] about 7 Smart Ways to Use Vinegar in Your Laundry
How to Wash and Revive Towels
Here's how to wash towels, so they stay fresh, fluffy, and like new. Plus, steps to revive old towels with a strip wash. Are your towels starting to look dingy or feel rough? Have your family's bath towels started smelling stale even though you've just washed them? Or maybe you're thinking about upgrading to better bath linens but want to keep them feeling fresh and … [Read more...] about How to Wash and Revive Towels
How To Sort Laundry Properly
Knowing how to sort laundry helps you understand which clothes are safe to wash together, so you can get your clothes clean without damage. When my son recently did the wash to earn pocket money, I quickly realized he had no idea whatsoever how to sort laundry. Not only did he just toss stuff into the machine, but he also tossed it all into ONE load. Then he added most … [Read more...] about How To Sort Laundry Properly