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How to

Stretch Shrunken Wool Cloth

Many people have the experience of washing a wool garment or piece of cloth only to have it come out looking dramatically smaller. Even if the piece has shrunken drastically, there are a few ways to stretch the wool to r...

How to

Remove Tar and Asphalt from Clothing

Have you gotten road or roofing tar or asphalt on clothes? If the fabric is machine-washable, then you may, at your discretion, choose among the techniques listed in this article to help remove the marks, smears, stains,...

How to

Wash a Backpack

Backpacks are essential for kids, students, and travelers carrying homework and supplies on the go. Over time, food, moisture, and everyday wear and tear can make a backpack filthy and smelly. Luckily, most backpacks are...

How to

Remove Water Marks from Silk

No matter how hard you try, sometimes accidents happen. Whether you were caught in the rain with a silk handbag, or spilled a glass of water over your favorite silk tie, the water can be absorbed and leave its mark. Ev...

How to

Remove Stubborn Ring Around the Collar

Stains around the collar are a common problem, the result of a buildup of sweat and natural oils.. 03 January 2024. You can combat these stains easily if you know the right tricks to use. The main key is prevention, but ...

How to

Prevent Hanger Marks on Shoulders

It's frustrating to step out only to notice that the top you're wearing has hanger bumps on the shoulder. To stop these from happening in the first place, fold your tops in half before hanging the sleeves and sides over ...

How to

Shrink a Denim Jacket

The denim jacket is a classic clothing item that never seems to go out of style. Getting your jacket to fit right is important, but sometimes it may a bit too large, or it has lost its original shape and hold. Luckily, d...

How to

Soften Stiff New Sheets

There's nothing worse than stiff, scratchy sheets which ruin your night's sleep. This often happens with new sheets, where the stiffness is caused by chemical residues left over from the manufacturing process. Luckily th...

How to

Bleach a Shirt

Bleach is common household cleaning agent that can be used in a variety of different ways. However, one of its most common uses is on clothing. Bleach is used to both whiten clothes and alter the colors of clothes that a...

How to

Get Nail Polish out of Clothes

Nail polish can be a real pain to get off your clothes once a stain sets, but there are steps you can take to save your clothes. Though there are many products you can use to loosen and remove the stain, it's important t...

How to

Iron a Tie

Ironing a tie needs to be done very carefully as it is easy to burn the tie and cause discoloration. While ties come in various fabrics, they usually require low heat, and they need a wet pressing cloth to act as a barri...

How to

Press Pants

Pressing pants is always preferable to ironing them. Thankfully this doesn't mean you need any extra special equipment. You can use the same exact steam iron that you use to iron your shirts. The only difference is a mat...

How to

Remove Vomit Stains from Clothing

Treating stains is never a fun task, and it's even harder when it's a vomit stain. Still, if you want to rescue your clothing from the garbage can, you'll need to work quickly. Try one of these treatments to lift the sta...

How to

Clean a Nylon Jacket

If you have a nylon jacket that you love to wear in cold or wet weather, you may be wondering the best way to keep it clean. Keep your jacket free of stains, and wash it by hand more often than in a machine to keep your ...

How to

Wash Fuzzy Sweaters

We've all had it happen at least once—the fluffy sweater you loved has lost its softness and now the fabric is pilled. This might mean you need to change the way you wash your soft sweater, either by hand or in the mac...