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How to

Tell if a Stain Is Sperm

Did you find a suspicious-looking stain on some clothing, bedsheets, or other fabric? You can figure out if the stain is semen using simple tests and tools. We’re here to walk you through exactly what to do and what to...

How to

Stretch Out Jeans

It feels like we’re always on the quest for that elusive pair of jeans that fit perfectly—not too loose and not too tight. If you bought jeans that are too tight or a pair of your favorite jeans shrunk in the wash, d...

How to

Stretch Clothes

There are different ways to stretch out clothing items that have shrunk or are simply too small. Knit fibers like cotton, cashmere, and wool are the easiest materials to stretch out by soaking or spraying them, pulling t...

8 Ways to Remove Pilling from Clothing

Get rid of pesky clothing pills for goodPills appear when fibers separate from the surface of your clothing, form into tiny ball shapes, and stick to the fabric instead of falling off. While pilling is an inevitable part...

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Remove Turmeric Stains from Clothes

Turmeric is a golden-yellow spice derived from the roots of the turmeric plant. It's one of the main ingredients in yellow curry powder, but it's definitely not as tasty when you spill it on your clothes. Fresh, dried, a...

How to

Remove an Iron on Transfer From Clothes

Iron-on transfers can be a great way to express your own personal style, and make a cool addition to many different items of clothing. However, you may decide after having an iron-on transfer for a while that you are tir...

How to

Clean a Coach Purse

You love your favorite Coach purse. Though it was pricey, it was worth it--you can wear it at night or use it during the day, and it gets compliments no matter where you go. There's just one small problem. You use your ...

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Stretch Pants Out

There’s no need to throw out pants just because they’re a little too small. If you need to stretch out your pants a lot, stretch them out using water. If you only need to loosen them a little, expand your pants while...

How to Get Gum out of Clothing

Get gum out of fabric easily with these simple home remediesYuck, you've got gum all over your clothes! You've picked off as much as you can, but that dreaded gum is still there. Thankfully, there are numerous tricks and...

14 Effective Ways to Get Grease Out of Clothes

Save your clothes with these expert-backed laundry hacksGrease stains aren’t water-soluble, so they won’t rinse out in your standard wash. Luckily, there are a lot of ways to pull oily marks out from fabric using ...

How to

Remove a Ballpoint Pen Stain

Ballpoint pens leak or break easily and the ink can get everywhere in an instant. Stains can be difficult to remove, especially if they've been sitting for a while. Tackle ink stains as soon as they happen and you'll sav...

How to

Clean Baseball Hats with a Dishwasher

Whether you're playing a game of baseball or just cheering on your favorite team, the cap you wear will get dirty one way or another. Many washing machines will ruin the shape of your hat, but you can clean it thoroughly...

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Remove Ball Point Pen Stains from Cotton

The pen you had in your pocket leaked, or you wiped your sleeve across a page of ink that was not dry yet. Now you have a stain on your favorite cotton shirt or pair of jeans! If you just toss the garment in the wash as ...

How to Remove Buildup Inside a Fabric Softener Dispenser

Natural ways to unclog fabric softener dispensers & prevent buildupIf your fabric softener isn’t dispensing properly or your clothes aren’t coming out of the wash feeling soft, a clogged fabric softener dispenser mi...

How to Use Powdered Laundry Detergent Correctly

Where to put powder detergent and why you'd use it instead of liquid laundry soapIf you’ve got piles of laundry that need cleaning but you find yourself confronted with old school powder detergent, you may be wonderin...

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Stretch a Wool Sweater

Wool sweaters often shrink in the wash. Luckily, it is a quick and easy process to restore them to their original size. Simply soften the fibres of the wool with a water and conditioner solution, and then either manually...

How to Remove Iron-On & Vinyl Labels from Your Clothes

Plus, how to remove sticky residue so your clothes look like newIf there's an ironed-on label on your item of clothing that you'd like to remove, you can quickly remove it using a couple of quick and easy methods. By reh...

How to

Remove a Stain from a Pair of Jeans

Unfortunately, stains can make jeans look shoddy and used, no matter how new or expensive they were. But getting rid of stains can be easier than you think. Got some sweat or blood on your jeans? Well, wipe your tears - ...

How to

Remove Sap from Clothes

As soon as sap dries, it sticks to the fibers of your clothes and becomes a stubborn stain to get rid of. Sap is easiest to remove when treated immediately, but you don’t have to throw away stained clothing. Rubbing al...

How to

Remove Iron On Patches

''Two easy methods for removing iron patches from home''Iron-on patches are attached to fabric with a heat-activated or "fusible" adhesive. While these patches are easy to apply, they can be much more difficult to remove...