Cleaning Chef CoatsA chef's coat can get very dirty while working in a kitchen. This is a page about cleaning chef coats.
Cleaning Dishcloths and Cleaning RagsDishcloths and rags can get dirty very quickly around the kitchen. This is a page about cleaning dishcloths and cleaning rags.
Easy Reusable Dryer Softener SheetsReusing wash cloths soaked in fabric softener, wrung and dried, you can make your own dryer sheets. This is a page about easy reusable dryer softener sheets.
Washing White Uniform PantsJobs and sports the require uniforms are also some of the very ones that leave you with some tough clothing stains. White clothing has its own unique laundering requirements. This is a page about washing white uniform pants.
Drying Sheets?Adding a tennis ball to your dryer can help keep your sheets and other large items from balling up. This is a page about drying sheets.
Making a Chain Clothes Drying LineHere's a tip that can save you time drying your clothes. This is a page about chain clothes drying line.
Do Wrinkle Release Sprays Leave Stains?Most wrinkle release sprays will not leave a stain but if you are using it on a garment for the first time it might be best to test it first. This is a page about, do wrinkle release sprays leave stains?
Homemade Wrinkle Reducer?Wrinkle reducing sprays can be expensive. Save some money and make your own at home. This is a page about homemade wrinkle reducer.
Cleaning Cat Spray from an Electric Blanket?If your cat has sprayed your electric blanket, you will need to clean it throughly to get the odor out. This is a page about removing cat spray from an electric blanket.
Ironing RibbonsIroning a narrow strip of fabric such as a ribbon can sometimes be frustrating. This page offers some suggestions for making that job a bit easier.
Doing Laundry With Dishwashing DetergentLiquid dishwashing products, such as Dawn, are frequently used to hand wash clothing and remove stains. In a pinch if you are out of laundry soap, dishwasher detergent can be used as well as other products. This is a page about doing laundry with dishwashing detergent.
Ironing with Aluminum FoilUsing aluminum foil when ironing clothing can make the task more effeicent. The is a page about ironing with aluminum foil.
Make Your Own Reflective Ironing Board CoverUsing a reflective ironing board cover can cut your ironing time in half. This is a page about making your own reflective ironing board cover.
How to Avoid Pilling on Clothes and Sheets?Pilling on clothing and sheets can make them look unsightly and feel rough. This page has advice about how to avoid pilling on clothes and sheets.
Removing Creases with Vinegar SpraySpray clothes with a mixture of vinegar and water prior to ironing to help remove creases. This is a page about removing creases with vinegar spray.
Shirts With Stinky Underarms After Washing?This is kinda embarrassing, but my husband's shirts, in the armpits, are very stinky even after I wash them (he's not, just the armpits of the shirts). This is a page about shirts with stinky underarms after washing.
Keeping Track of Clothing That Shouldn't Be DriedThis is a page about keeping track of clothing that shouldn't be dried. Some articles of clothing can be ruined if run through the drier.
Preparing Clothing for WashingThis is a page about preparing clothing for washing. Taking the time to prepare your clothing prior to adding it to the washer can help prevent snags or tearing.
Tips for Good Smelling ClothingThere is nothing nicer than the smell of freshly laundered clothing. This is a page about tips for good smelling clothing.
Washing JeansThis is a page about washing jeans. There are a few useful laundering tricks that can help you extend the life of you jeans and keep them comfortable to wear.
Mysterious Stains on LaundryThis is a page about mysterious stains on laundry. Stains on laundry are frustrating to get out but can especially difficult if you don' know the source of the stain.
Removing Adhesive from ClothesThis is a page about removing adhesive from clothes. Adhesives can be difficult to remove from clothing and may require different approaches depending on the specific type.
Installing a Breezecatcher Rotary ClotheslineThis is a page about installing a Breezecatcher rotary clothesline. Making a sturdy foundation for your clothesline will give you years of energy saving when taking advantage of the sun and breeze to dry laundry.
Using Tennis Balls in the DryerThis is a page about using tennis balls in the dryer. Tennis balls are a great alternative to dryer sheets for softening your laundry as it drys.
Musty Smell on Clean TowelsThis is a page about musty smell on clean towels. It is completely baffling and frustrating to find that your clean towels have a musty odor.
Using Every Bit of Laundry DetergentThis is a page about using every bit of laundry detergent. Many cleaning products that are packaged in plastic bottles or jugs still have product left inside even when they seem to be empty.
Whites Aren't White After WashingEven if you use bleach, sometimes your whites are dingy and gray after washing. This is a page about whites not looking white after washing.
Cleaning Whites Without BleachThis is a page about cleaning whites without bleach. If you choose to not use bleach for your whites there are other options for getting them clean and white.
Using Vinegar as a Fabric SoftenerThis is a page about using vinegar as a fabric softener. Vinegar is a good alternative to fabric softener products when doing your laundry.
Tiny Holes In ClothingThis is a page about tiny holes in clothing. Sometimes tiny unexplainable holes appear in our clothing, often near the waist. Determining the cause can help save the rest of your wardrobe.
Removing Diesel Fuel Odor from Clothes?I tried the 2 liter coke and baking soda twice. I let sit for 20 hrs. Then I washed the clothes in hot water and All detergent. I did this twice and still have the smell. I'm not sure what to do now.
Uses for Zote Soap?This is a page about uses for Zote soap. Zote is a soap made in Mexico and typically used for cleaning laundry, although there are other possible uses around the house.
Soaking Whites in a Front Load Washer?I have a LG front loading washer. It has no soaking cycle. I read online that the bleach in the bleach dispenser is not triggered until near the end of the wash cycle. So, what is the process for soaking white clothes in a front loading washer?
Emergency Laundry DetergentThis is a page about emergency laundry detergent substitutions. It is frustrating to have just loaded the washer only to discover you are out of detergent.
Yellow Stains on Duvet?I have a white duvet with grey embroidery. I have washed it twice in a triple load washer with detergent and Oxyclean. It has come out both times with yellow spots/areas. How do I get them out?
Washing Clothes Without ElectricityThis is a page about washing clothes without electricity. An electric clothes washer is in just about every home these days. However it is possible to washer your clothes without that machine.
Making a Lint Trap for a Washtub DrainThis is a page about making a lint trap for a washtub drain. If your washer drains into your washtub or utility sink you don't want all of that lint clogging the drain.
White Marks on Laundry?Someone put wet clothes in the hamper and by the time I found it, everything smelled awful. I usually put baking soda in the washer, anyhow, so I put in extra to kill the extra bad smell. When I took the clothes out of the dryer, I noticed that a few of the darker t-shirts looked like they had white sweat marks.
Tiny Holes in T-shirts?What are the causes of the tiny holes in my shirt?
Cause of Tiny Holes in T-shirts?What type of dishwash or detergent are everyone using? The fact that it is mostly women that have this problem, tells me that it must be something that we all do and use. We do not have the same counter surfaces, but we use the same detergent that we all buy.
Reducing Suds in the Washer?This is a page about reducing suds in the washer. Too many suds in the washer is only funny on a sitcom. It is not good for the machine or your laundry.
Preventing Clothes from Shrinking?This is a page about preventing clothes from shrinking. Clothes can shrink because of the fabric from they are made in combination with how they are washed and dried.
Removing Wrinkles from Permanent Press ClothingThis is a page about removing wrinkles from permanent press clothing. Even permanent press fabrics can come out of the dryer or drawer with some wrinkles or creases.
Saving Money on Dryer SheetsThis is a page about saving money on dryer sheets. If you use dryer sheets there are some things you can do to save money on this laundry product.
Removing Soap Build Up in LaundryThis is a page about removing soap build up from laundry. Depending on what kind and how much detergent you use in your washer, you can end up with soap residue on your laundry.
Freshening LaundryThis page is about freshening laundry. When clothes have been stored for a long time they usually need some revitalization.
Using a Front Loading WasherThis is a page about using a front load washer. Front load washers have lots of economical advantages. However, there are some notable differences between how you use a front load washer and the best products to use with this style machine.
Cleaning SilkSilk is a delicate, natural fiber. When cleaning silk, proper care will ensure that the fabric retains its quality. This page is about cleaning silk and removing stains.
Best Laundry Soap for Front Load Washers?This is a page about best laundry soap for front load washers. There are laundry detergents made especially for front loading washers. Choosing the best one for your machine can improve its overall performance.
Making Bath Towels More AbsorbentThis is a page about making bath towels more absorbent. We buy bath towels to dry off after a bath or shower. Finding that your towels are not absorbent, is very frustrating.
Making Towels SoftThis is a page about making towels soft. Hard scratchy towels are probably not what you want to use after your shower.
Commercially Laundered Shirts Pucker When Buttoned?I have noticed that after a few launderings at commercial cleaners the buttons and button holes no longer line up, causing puckering. The more it's laundered, the more out of alignment it gets, with the bottom button and button hole around a quarter inch out of alignment.
Cleaning Rayon Clothes?This is a page about cleaning rayon clothes. In the past most rayon garments required dry cleaning, some still do. However, you can also wash some rayon fabrics.
Washing BrasThis is a page about washing bras. Bras can be washed by hand or in the machine if care is taken.
Adding a Permanent Crease to PantsThis is a page about adding a permanent crease to pants. Setting the crease in dress pants will make them look sharp when worn.
Extending the Life of Your Washing MachineThis is a page about extending the life of you washing machine. Purchasing a washing machine can be a costly investment. Proper use and maintenance may help to extend the life of your machine.
Preventing Dye Transfer When Washing Clothes?This is a page about preventing dye transfer when washing clothes. Many of us have had the misfortune of having clothing dye transfer in the wash. So now the question is how to prevent it before it happens.
Using an Over the Door Ironing Board?This is a page about using an over the door ironing board. An over the door ironing board is a space saving choice designed for a small home or apartment. There are some differences in its functionality when compared to a standing ironing board.
Cleaning a Stuck Panty Liner From Clothing?This is a page about cleaning a stuck panty liner from clothing. If it goes through the wash, a panty liner can disintegrate and get stuck on other clothing.
Washing Clothes With Concrete Dust on Them?This is a page about washing clothes with concrete dust on them. Your job or a home project may leave concrete dust on your clothing.
Towels Washed in Homemade Soap Not Absorbent?I'm a recent convert to using home made laundry soap. The ingredients I use are: washing soda, borax, and grated Ivory soap or Fels Naptha. After about 8 months of using this mixture (in a water base, not as a dry soap), I have noticed that none of our towels absorb moisture very well any more.
Chlorine Bleach Alternatives for LaundryThis page contains chlorine bleach alternatives for laundry. Keeping laundry white can be a challenge without the use of bleach.
Disinfecting Laundry?This is a page about disinfecting laundry. Bacteria can multiply in laundry prior to washing. You may wish to disinfect the the wash load as part of the cleaning process.
Clothes Smell Bad After Washing?This is a page about when clothes smell bad after washing. If your freshly washed clothes have a bad or sour smell, some sleuthing may be called for to determine the cause.
Preventing Stains on ClothingThis is a page about preventing stains on clothing. Preventing stains on clothing can be achieved in several ways, including protecting clothing and proper pretreating of spills prior to washing.
Sanitizing Towels?This is a page about sanitizing towels. You may wish to periodically sanitize your towels in addition to normal cleaning.
Starching JeansThis is a page about starching jeans. If you prefer a more dressy causal look to your jeans for certain occasions, try starching them.
Ironing Clothes Without an IronThis page has advice about how to remove wrinkles from clothing without an iron. With a little creativity you can successfully remove clothing wrinkles without an iron.
Using Liquid Fabric SoftenerThis page is about using liquid fabric softener. There are creative ways to use this product to help save you money.
Saving Money on Fabric SoftenerThis is a page about saving money on fabric softener. Laundry care products can be expensive to buy.
Preventing Towel LintThis is a page about preventing towel lint. Towels whether new or washed a few times seem to create a lot of lint.
Cleaning Baby Clothes and BibsThis is a page about cleaning baby clothes and bibs. Baby clothes and bibs in particular can get very dirty in the course of a typical day.
Make Your Own Bleach PenThis is a page about how to make your own bleach pen. The bleach pen is a great tool for applying bleach to a small area, but you don't have to buy one; make your own.
Preventing Bleach Stains on ClothingFinding mysterious bleach spots on your laundry, even when no bleach was used is frustrating. This is a page about preventing bleach stains on clothing.
Preventing Bleach Stains On ClothingThis is a page about preventing bleach stains on clothing. Finding mysterious bleach spots on your laundry, even when no bleach was used, is frustrating.
Hand Washing Delicate ClothingThis is a page about hand washing delicate clothing. Certain pieces of delicate clothing call for hand washing.
Cleaning Dingy White Collar on Colored Sweater?I have a hunter green sweater with an attached white collar. The collar is so dingy I hate to wear it even though the sweater looks nice. How do I get the white collar white again without damaging the color of the sweater?
Removing Tough Smells from LaundryThis is a page about removing tough smells from laundry. Certain odors are very difficult to remove from laundry.
Folding Fitted SheetsThis is a page about folding fitted sheets. If folding fitted sheets is as frustrating for you as it is for many of the rest of us, don't despair.
Washing Clothes at a LaundromatThis page is about washing clothes at a laundromat. Doing all your laundry at the launderette can be a daunting task.
Washing Delicate FabricsThis page is about washing delicate fabrics. A lace blouse, sweater or lingerie need some extra attention when laundering.
Removing Tar Odor from Clothing?How do you get the smell of tar out of a jumper and t-shirt?
Alternatives To Dryer SheetsThis page is about alternatives to dryer sheets. We all enjoy static-free, soft laundry, but dryer sheets are not the only way to accomplish this.
Cleaning Rust Stains From My Washing Machine?It is very frustrating to take a load of clean wash out of the washer only to discover new rust stains from the machine itself on your laundry. This is a page about cleaning rust stains from my washing machine.
Ironing TipsThis page contains ironing tips. There are a number of ways to reduce the time and energy spent on this chore.
Removing Skunk Odor from ClothingThis page is about removing skunk odor from clothing. The stench from skunk spray can be a challenge to remove from fabrics.
Preventing Static in the Dryer?What can you use to stop static in clothes out of the dryer?
Natural Lemon Juice To Clean WhitesI do not like to use bleach very often because of it's strong odour. A friend told me to use 1/2 cup of lemon juice to brighten your whites. I tried it and it works great.
Saving Money On Drying ClothesThis is a page about saving money on drying clothes. When looking for ways to save money on utilities, consider trying some money saving techniques when drying clothes.
Line Drying Clothing Tips and TricksOne way to save money is to line dry your clothing rather than using a dryer. This page contains line drying clothing tips and tricks.
