Bleach is a common household product that can be used to fight stubborn stains. It’s also the cause of many stained clothes, especially when overused or misused. Bleach works by breaking down stains into smaller parts and creating new compounds through oxidation, but it only reacts with certain types of materials. To get bleach out … Read more
Do you ever get a stain on your shirt and wonder how to get it out? Chances are, if the stain is oil-based, such as from food or lotion, you can treat it with laundry detergent. But what if the stain is polyester? Will laundry detergent help remove it, or will it make the problem … Read more
Do you have a favorite shirt that no longer fits? Have you gained weight and want it to fit again? Do you find yourself buying clothes that are too large for fear of not being able to find something in your size later (this is called vanity sizing)? If any of these apply to you, … Read more
Do you have a piece of polyester clothing that’s just a little too big? Or maybe you’ve just bought a new polyester shirt and it’s a little too loose? Never fear, shrinking polyester is a breeze! Shrinking polyester is much easier than shrinking other materials, like cotton or wool. Because polyester has no “memory” you … Read more
Do you have mold on your clothes? If so it’s time to learn how to remove mold from clothes and fabric. Mold should be removed as soon as possible because if left uncleaned, the spores can spread through your house. To remove mold from your fabrics, take a clean cloth and apply a mixture of … Read more
Do you have a child who likes to use glue as creative expression? Or maybe you are an adult who got some on your clothes while working on a project. Regardless of how it happened, getting the glue out of clothes can be a challenge. But with the right steps, it can be done. To … Read more
Do you have a child that’s been playing with playdough? Has your little one decided to put their hands deep into the dough and smear it all over their clothing? When this happens we usually give them a quick bath and scrub the stains out. But, there do happen to be some instances where we … Read more
Do you have a smoking habit and your clothes smell like smoke? Are you embarrassed to wear them in public? Well, have no fear! There are several ways to get the smoke smell out of your clothes. To get the smoke smell out of clothes take a dryer sheet and rub it over the clothes. … Read more
Have you ever had a detergent stain on your clothes and thought there was no way to get it out? Don’t worry. There are some simple tricks that will help you remove these stains from your clothes. The easiest way to fade clothes is to hang them up outside in the sun. The sun’s rays … Read more
Do you have a urine smell on your clothes? This is a common problem, but don’t worry, there are ways to get the smell out. They are usually simple and cheap methods, too. To get the smell out is to soak the clothes in a mixture of white vinegar and water. The vinegar will help … Read more
