Clothing and Laundry Tips
The Basics of Doing Laundry If you are new to doing your own laundry, let me tell you it does not have to be a daunting task. Most of the clothes you buy today have symbols on the care label that let you know at a glance if the item should be washed on a…
Read MoreHow to Remove Chewing Gum Stains Chewing gum is not as hard to remove from fabrics, carpets and furnishings as you might think. But still, the thought of finding a big wad of chewing gum on your new carpet, in your child’s hair, or on a car seat is not appealing. It happens, but chewing…
Read MoreCleaning and Conditioning Leather Leather is tough and wear and tear is inevitable but cleaning it the wrong way can damage it and make it appear much older than it is. Cleaning and caring for leather properly, will only improve the look of the piece with age. One basic thing to remember when cleaning leather…
Read MoreHow to Remove Yellow Stains from Clothing Our clothes aren’t safe from anything. We spill things on them, we rip them, and we get all sorts of bodily fluids on them. I could go on and on about how to get all the different stains from clothing, but you probably don’t have the time or…
Read MoreHow to Remove Odors from Clothing Left in the Washing Machine Did you forget a load of laundry in the washer the other day and completely forgot about it? Don’t feel bad; you’re not alone. We’ve all had to eliminate musty mildew odors from laundry we left in the washer at one time or another.…
Read MoreRemoving a Variety of Stains from Clothing We all know that stains are unavoidable. It doesn’t matter if it’s a stain that happened when the kids were playing or if it’s a stain that happened while the adults were playing – stains happen. Knowing how to remove stains from clothing can make a big difference…
Read MoreHow to Remove Mildew I don’t know anybody that’s a fan of mildew. I, for one consider it to be on the Top Ten List of things I’d like banned from ever coming into my home. Mildew can grow on a variety of surfaces given the right circumstances. Colors of mildew can vary from black,…
Read MoreRemoving Butter Stains It’s one of those mornings where you’re not quite awake (Monday, anyone?). You’re enjoying some buttered toast, about to take a bite – when suddenly, your grip slips. The toast falls, and in a desperate attempt to save it, you press it right against your shirt. Sound familiar? Or maybe you’re out…
Read MoreRemoving Blood Stains from a Variety of Fabrics Maybe someone had a bloody nose, and now there are drops of blood on the carpet and on their clothes, maybe even the furniture. You’re not alone – this is a common occurrence. Knowing how to remove blood stains from fabric can make a big difference in…
Read MoreHow to Clean and Care for Suede Suede is soft, stylish, and luxurious, making it a favorite for jackets, shoes, handbags, and furniture. But many people shy away from wearing or using suede regularly because they fear it will get dirty, stain easily, and be difficult (or expensive) to clean. Good news – cleaning dirty suede…
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