Unable to Get All of the Soap Out of Laundry?Soap remains after cycle is finished. I run it on rinse several times and still have soap bubbles. I do not use too much detergent! I have run it on empty with vinegar and I still get soap bubbles.
Dingy Wash?I noticed after several years our towels and wash cloths are more than dingy. I've washed in hot and cold water, no change. I guess after electric dyer the stains are set in. Is there a remedy for this?
Removing Wrinkles from Clothes Left in Dryer?My grandson arrived home from college with most of his double knit basketball shorts and knit long casual athletic sport pants hopelessly wrinkled. He said he put them in the dorm dryer and forgot about them. I tried rewashing and drying them, but it didn't help. How can I get rid of those wrinkles?
Getting White Clothing White in Cold Water?What can I use to get cold water whites (tops, bras, etc.) white again?
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.
Gray Sweatshirt Turned Brown in Wash?My gray, high school, hooded sweatshirt turned brown, after I put it accidentally in with the whites! How would I get my sweatshirt go back to its original color?
Removing Fish Odor from Clothing?How do you get fish smells out of clothing?
Washing Sweaters?I got 2 pretty sweaters (cardigans) for Christmas and would like to know how to properly wash them. The last time I owned a sweater I washed it and it came out looking dull with lots of tiny balls and lint on it.
Keeping Clothing Dye from Running in the Washer?Is it vinegar that is used in the washer to keep colors from bleeding onto other fabrics?
Keeping Color From Bleeding When Washing Clothing?I have a Kitenge dress that keeps running out its colours every time I wash it. It has two colours, i.e cream white and dark brown. The dark brown colour keeps running out turning the cream white fabric pinkish. What should I do to stop colour bleeding?
Getting Nappies Whiter?Does anyone know how I can get my white nappies to become white again? They have been well used and now look gray, I'd love to see them gleaming bright white again! Many thanks to anyone who can help.
Clothing Dye Bled on White Jacket?I have a Columbia omni-shield pink and white jacket. It is nylon and the lining is polyester. How do I get color out where the pink bled onto the white body? I washed it according to the directions in cold water, using powder detergent.
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?
Using Homemade Laundry Soap in HE Washer?Is it OK to use homemade soap in the new HE washers?
Using an Over the Door Ironing Board?In an effort to save space, I was thinking about buying a compact ironing board that hangs on the back of your door. However, I was wondering when ironing a pair of jeans can you put a lot of pressure on the board when ironing a crease in the legs?
Folding Fitted Sheets?How do you fold fitted sheets? I have been watching the Martha Stewart video about folding sheets properly, but I still can't do it. I like an organized linen closet.
Improving the Smell of Laundry Washed in Well Water?What can I do to make my laundry smell better? We are on well water.
Removing Gum from Bed Sheets?How do you get gum from off of your sheet? My cousin was sleeping with me and this morning I found gum all over my sheets.
Removing Lint from Wash on Microfiber Towels?I washed my microfiber hand towel with other towels. Ohhh and now it has lint all over it. How can I remove it?
Removing Tar Odor from Clothing?How do you get the smell of tar out of a jumper and t-shirt?
Cleaning an Old Christening Dress?I need advice for getting the yellow out of a 51 year old christening dress. Any suggestions?
Removing Oil from Clothes?My son works in a machine shop with machines that spray oil. His clothes get very very oily and stink. I don't want my HE washer ruined from the oil deposits. Is there a way to degrease them first, then put in the washer? I also don't want the smell to stay in the washer or dryer.
Mysterious White Streak and Dots on T-shirt?I have a new light blue sleeveless t-shirt. I pulled it out of the wash and now has white dots and white streak on it. It seems nothing is taking it out. What is this? How did it happen? Can I do anything to fix it? Thank you.
Cleaning an Old Christening Gown?What is the best way to clean a 32 year old satin christening outfit that has some yellowing? It was my daughter's and she wants to use it for my granddaughter.
Small Holes in Shirts?What causes small holes in my shirts?
Whitening Dingy White Clothing?Everything, white sweaters, blouses, etc. becomes dingy.This happens even though I wash whites only loads. What can I do to whiten them again?
Killing E. coli in the Laundry?What kills e. coli in laundry?
Soaking Clothes Overnight in the Washer?How do I set HE4t to soak clothes overnight?
Keeping White Towels White?I find the the nice white towels I bought 2 months ago are now a dirty whitish grey. Bleach is automatically filtered into the wash. How do I get them white again?
Preventing Static in the Dryer?What can you use to stop static in clothes out of the dryer?
Removing Pine Tar from Clothing?How do you remove pine tar from a baseball uniform?
Restoring Faded Black Pants?What do you use to bring back the color in faded pants?
Removing Odors from Clothes?My husband works in the oil field, and I can't get the smell out of his clothes. I need something that works well please!
Homemade Wrinkle Reducer?Does anyone know how or what ingredients are in those wrinkle reducer sprays that they sell in the stores? They are so expensive and I cannot imagine that the ingredients are all that expensive. I was thinking that it is fabric softener and ,but I wouldn't know the measurements.
Red Clothing Has Blue Blotches After Washing?Every time I wash a red clothing item, it comes out with blue streaks or blotches. I always wash the red items completely alone. I use plain Tide. I also have well water with a lot of lime in it. I wonder, could the lime in the water be turning my reds?
Dye Transferred in the Wash?I just washed for the first time a red sweatshirt with a white embroidered motif, and the colour has run from the red into the white. Can I rescue it, and how can I prevent it happening with the other sweatshirts which are similar (one violet and one jade)...
Washing Clothes in Well Water?I have well water and I cannot keep my bright colored clothes bright and my whites white. I started to take them to my parents because they have city water, but it would be much easier if I could do it at home. Any ideas or some tricks to help me keep the brights bright and the whites white?
New Washer Has No Liquid Soap Dispenser Visible?I have always used powered soap. Now I have a new machine and I see no place to use liquid. How do I use the soap? Please help.
Using Vinegar in the Wash?I have seen on a few other sites that vinegar will break down the fabric if used in every wash load; is this true?
Reducing Lint on Black Pants?I have a pair of black jeans that get linty 10 minutes after having them on. How can I prevent this?
Removing Wrinkles from Polyester Window Sheers?I purchased window sheers (polyester) and can't get the wrinkles out of them. I washed them and dried them in the dryer. I even ironed them, but the wrinkles still there. Help!
Hard Water Leaving Laundry Dingy and Gray?Our laundry is suffering as a result of hard water. The whites are gray, and the colors are dingy/faded. The hard water softeners are really expensive. Any thrifty advice?
Clothes Smell Spoiled After Washing and Drying?I have well water and all the laundry after a wash and dry is fine, but if it ever gets damp again from sweating or anything it then has a very rotten spoiled smell to the clothing. My husband's shirts after work smell like rot, what can I put in the wash to keep this from happening?
Tiny Holes in T-shirts?I've been noticing these tiny holes all over the front of my t-shirts. I've looked inside the washer and dryer and there's nothing there that could be causing this.
Removing Moth Ball Odor from Clothing?How do I remove moth ball smell from a blouse purchased at a thrift store? I washed the blouse once, in the washer and dried it on a hanger.
Whitening Dingy White Clothing?I'm sure someone has already given some hints to whiten whites, but I guess I've missed them. My whites are dingy even though I add bleach and use hot water. What can I do?
What is a Cold Water Block Press?I just purchased a 100% Egyptian cotton matelasse and shams from Peacock Alley Outlet. The cleaning instructions advise to take to the cleaners and ask for "cold water block press" to retain size and shape. What is this and can I do this at home?
Whitening Synthetic Fabric Clothing?How can I whiten non-cotton white items like bras and panties? Non-chlorine bleach doesn't do the job. They get a grey look after many washings, even though we have a water softener.
Preventing Mildew Smell on Clothes Left in Washer?When the temperature starts to warm up outside, almost immediately after my washing machine cycle has ended, I have to get the laundry out or it will start to smell like mildew. I only have about two - three hours before the process starts.
Scorch Mark From an Iron?How do I get an iron print out of knit pants from using too hot of an iron?
Removing Sunscreen Stains on Sheets and Towels?Sunscreen caused yellowing on cotton sheets and towels. I need something other than Barkeepers Friend or Biz bleach. I live in the Bahamas and thus have limited options available. Thank you.
Musty Smell on Laundered Towels and Wash Cloths?I have relatively new towels and wash cloths that are stinky. What can I do to get rid of the odor?
Removing Stains from Clothing?I have a winter jacket, navy blue with a white stripe. It's two years old. I washed it and the blue is perfect, but dark greyish stains remained. I washed it in HE Purel (front loader washer) and the white still had greyish stains. How to I remove them?
Tiny Holes In Clothing?I didn't know where to post this, but have read many comments about the tiny holes in the front of thin tee shirts, mostly by the bottom of the shirt. None of my kids' or hubby's clothes are affected.
Does Peanut Oil Have an Odor?Can you smell peanut oil in your clothes?
Easy Pour Laundry Detergent Container Leaks?Why does the easy pour laundry detergent always leak? I put it on the shelf above the washer and make sure the cap is on securely, but it leaks. I tried standing it on the side and the detergent seeps out creating a real mess in my laundry area and wasting a lot of detergent.
Gas Smell on Clothing?My mother-in-law drives a bus. She got fuel today and there was an air bubble in the hose and fuel got all over her shoes and sweatpants. How can we get rid of the smell?
Jeans Getting Wrinkled in the Dryer?My brand new Wrangler blue jeans came out of the washer and dryer with horrible wrinkles. I have ironed them, but am not prepared to do that each time they're washed, and besides, the wrinkles are still there! Fabric softener will not make any difference.
Washer Leaves Lint on My Clothes?I have a LG top loader washing machine. Every wash comes out full of lint. I do clean the lint holder each wash and have tried more water than recommended. It is ruining my clothes. Can someone please give me some advice?
Mysterious Stains on Laundry?I have spots on clothes. Please can anyone help?
Removing Mothball Smell From Clothing?How do I get rid of the moth ball smell on clothes?
Cleaning a Christening Dress?I'm trying to get my daughter's baptism dress whiter. Please help.
Washing Clothes in Well Water?I live on a farm, which is on well water for washing. I find my clothes are not soft and are not comfortable to wear. Also I have an odd orange stain on my clothes. Is there anyone in Ontario, that is on a farm and experiencing this? Do you have a solution?
How Do I Iron a Crease in Dress Pants?What is the best way to iron a crease in a pair of dress pants? I was told to use a wet handkerchief and press down hard on the crease while ironing. I'm not sure about this, but do you think if I bought a can of spray starch that would help?
Can You Fix Sweaters That Have Shrunk?How can you fix a wool sweater that shrunk? Or can you?
Washing Dry Clean Only Clothes?I just bought a lovely pair of Ann Taylor slacks at a Thrift Store. I didn't think to check the care label. It says "Dry Clean Only". The fabric is 91% triacetate, and 29% polyester. Can triacetate be hand-washed?
How Can I Keep Small Laundry Items from Getting Stuck in Dryer Fins?In every dryer I've ever owned, small items like socks and washcloths tend to get trapped between the ends of the fins and the front or back of the dryer and then they don't get dry. Does anyone have any tips on preventing this?
Best Rinse Cycle Temperature for Permanent Press Clothes?What is the best rinse temperature for permanent press clothes?
Why Would Clean Clothes Have a Strong Chemical Odor?What would cause my clothes to have a strong chemical smell in them? It causes me and others to sneeze, cough, and start sniffing, and their sinuses start to drain. I've tried buying new clothes and rinsing them before wearing them, and still have the same problem.
Cleaning Fabric Softener Dispenser?How to you clean a fabric softener dispenser in a 10 year old Whirlpool clothes washer?
Preventing Color From Bleeding on Clothing?How do you stop red material from running into other light colours in a dress when it is washed for the first time?
Fish Smell on Clothing?My ever inquisitive son must have opened a fish-oil capsule on his jeans, which I have washed twice and dried once. They still stink. How can I get rid of this smell?
White Lint All Over Dark Laundry?How can I get a bunch of white lint off a pair of navy blue sweat pants? They were new and I washed them with a new grey sweat shirt.
Using Liquid Starch in a Front Load Washer?Can you use Sta-Flo Starch in a front load washer?
Cleaning Chef Coats?How do I get the stains out of my chefs uniform? Please help.
Laundry Soap for Front Loading Washers?I just got a new front loading washer. Can I use up my old regular detergent by using smaller amounts or will it damage the washer? Thank you.
Polyester Pants Smell After Wearing a Short Time?I wear work pants made out of 100 % polyester. The problem is my body heat makes them smell. They are washed with detergent, fabric softener and vinegar in hot water and dried all the way. They smell great afterward, yet a few hours into my day and they stink.
Mysterious Grease Stains on Clothing?When my wife washes my t-shirts they come out with stains on them. The stain looks like a light kind of round oil stain. We can't figure out where these stains are coming from.
Removing Shiny Iron Spots on Clothing?I ironed a black blouse without using steam or a pressing cloth and it left shiny spots. How do I remove them
Laundry Smells Bad After Washing?Sometimes I forget I have a load of wash in the washing machine that has begun to smell musty. How can I get rid of the smell that sometimes remains in the cloths even after washing them again?
Removing Wrinkles from Permanent Press Clothes?I think I ruined some fairly new permanent press slacks in a too hot drier. Is there a way to get out the mass of wrinkles?
Adding Borax to the Wash?I have a HE washing machine. I am understanding that others are using borax in the machines. Are they putting the borax into the machine with the load of clothing?
My Clothes Don't Smell Good?How can I get my laundry to smell good?
Removing Wrinkles from a Plastic Tablecloth?I would like to know how to remove creases from a vinyl tablecloth?
Mildew On Clothing?My son has a favorite skateboarding shirt that has mildew around the neck and back. After skating he balled up the shirt and never told me. I washed it not knowing it had mildew stains. Is there any way to get these stain out now?
Clothing is Bleeding onto Itself?I have a jacket and a vest made of 86% nylon and 14% spandex that I soaked in cold water and Epsom salt before washing. The black bled into the pink and it has left spots, lots of them on the garments.
Putting Color Back Into Black Garments?How can a black garment be restored to a true black color? My 100% cotton capri pants have a greenish cast to them.
How Can I Stop My Jeans from Bleeding in the Wash?I have very dark jeans that continually bleed. I wash them alone in hot water to try to release some color. I've done this 5 times already and nothing is working. Is there something I can add to the wash cycle to break this down and stop my problem?
Reducing the Smell of Fabric Softener in Laundry?Could anyone please tell me if there is any way I could minimize the scent of the fabric softener after the clothes have dried? It seems too strong and sometimes isn't that flattering anymore, especially when the dress is to be worn at a special event. Thanks.
Doing Laundry With Dishwashing Detergent?I found out my maid washes the dish-cloths and tea towels with dishwashing detergent rather than washing powder. She was very offended when I brought it up with her.
Preventing Laundry from Fading?What can I do to not have my colors fade during washes?
Whites Aren't White After Washing?I am using a homemade laundry powder. It works very well, except my whites are starting to look very dingy. I use a chlorine bleach and I do the whites in hot water. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Any solutions?
Laundered Towels Smell Like Cat Urine When Used?My laundry smells fine when I take it from the dryer and put it away, but when my towels are used and damp they smell like cat urine!
Cleaning Dirty Work Clothing?My boyfriend works construction (all kinds ). He sweats badly and his shirts and pants are terrible. Even after I wash them two or three times, it doesn't help. He wears t-shirts and jeans.
How Do I Get Rid of Mildew Stains?My daughter packed away all of her summer clothes and placed them in our basement, unbeknown to us. Over the winter, the ceiling fell through, now all of her clothes are covered in mildew, I have used household bleach, but cannot remove any of this mildew.
Using HE Detergent in a Top Load Washer?When using detergents made for the high efficiency washing machines, can you use the same detergent and the same amount in a top-loading machine?
Dye Fades on Shirt Collar Points in Wash?I've noticed as I wash collared shirts over time, the fabric color wears off the point. (For example, a blue oxford shirt will have white points on the collar point/edge.) Is there any way to prevent this from happening? Any suggestions?
Underarm Smell on T-shirts?I have a very embarrassing problem with my t-shirts. They start to smell under the arms even when they are freshly washed. I am using deodorant (tried lots of different brands) and shower everyday, so it cannot be me.
I Used Too Much Bluing?I used too much bluing and now my clothes are blue. How can I get it out?
Whitening Multi-colored Clothing?How do you whiten discolored clothes that have both color and white?
Lip Gloss Stains on Clothing?I got a lipgloss stain on my shirt. It's a bright red, so there's no hiding it. I pre-cleaned it, and washed it. It lightened up a bit, but it's still there. I don't know if this helps, but it's an Ulta pot of lip gloss. Thanks.
