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How to Wash and Care for Your Favorite Sweater
As much as we love the cold weather and bundling up in our favorite sweater, it becomes a problem when it starts to shrink, snag, or stretch out. Learning how to wash and care for your sweater is important so you can wear it all season long! First and foremost, you have to check the
FAQs About Potential Dry Cleaning Health Hazards
Dry cleaning, though it does not involve water, still uses other liquid solvents to clean fabrics. Some of these solvents are hazardous and can, in the wrong circumstances, pose serious health risks and harm the environment. With this in mind, it is easy to ask: is dry cleaning safe? What is the most notorious dry
Dry Clean Only Fabrics That Require Laundry Services
Nowadays, clothes have become more than just a basic necessity as they have slowly turned into a fashion statement, more so a status symbol. Just take a look at all those “it” girls, and you would know what we mean. But just like you, even the most well-known fashion icons also have a fair share
7 Smart Smelly Closet Solutions to Drive Odor on Clothes Away
Smell may be a mute sense, but it actually plays a big role in human emotions. We get attracted not only visually, but also in the way we perceive scents. Have you ever wondered why your clothes have a unique smell? There is something in that scent that feels so familiar and comforting. It can
Laundry Basics: Your Guide to Washing Colored Clothes
Nothing is worse than getting a new colored shirt or dress, only to find that after a few washes, it has faded to a dull, muted shade. According to experts, several things can cause faded colors, from warm water breaking down fiber fabrics to the incorrect choice of detergent. While taking regular trips to the
10 Expert Tips on How to Iron Clothes at Home
We all have pieces of clothing that require ironing, especially work clothes. It is important to keep them looking good. Several things can go wrong during ironing. From the wrong temperature of the clothes iron to a poor technique, you never know when you are actually damaging your garments. Luckily, we have got some expert
Why Should You Hire Green Dry Cleaners?
When it comes to environmental effects, conventional dry cleaning methods have drawbacks, hence the promotion of earth-friendly techniques by green dry cleaners. Unfortunately, Perchloroethylene (perc), the chlorinated solvent often used for dry cleaning, is a hazardous air pollutant and waste. It contaminates both the air and the soil. It is also carcinogenic to humans. For these
How to Keep Clothes Looking New: 9 Laundry Tips to Try
While you may occasionally snag your jeans on something sharp or spill tea on your favorite blouse, the most common reason you can’t keep clothes looking new is that you are washing it incorrectly. How many times have you seen a nice polo shrink in the dryer, or accidentally washed a dry clean only sweater and had
Laundry 101: Washing Machine Capacity and Load Size Guide
One of the key factors in keeping your laundry clean is to avoid overloading your washer. Clothes need enough room to swim in the water and detergent solution during washing to completely remove the odor and stains. It is therefore very important to know your washing machine capacity. If you have lost your manual, which usually
How to Spot Clean Stains on Clothing
From landing ketchup on your shirt to finding a leaky pen in your pocket, it’s sometimes difficult to prevent staining our clothes. However, these are not just common annoyances; if not cleaned immediately, they can cut short the life of your otherwise perfectly nice and perhaps expensive garments. To prevent this from happening, you should learn how
6 Ways to Get Mold Smell Out of Clothes and Towels
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching. You want to ensure your clothing stays clean and free of mold smell or otherwise odorless. Did you keep your spring wardrobe in boxes all winter? Mold spores might have found a host in your damp clothing, and it will release a foul odor as soon as you
How to Care for Silk Clothing
Silk is an investment. You have to plan to buy this fabric for long-term use. Picking timeless designs and avoiding quick trends can help keep your investment pieces relevant beyond seasons, but how do you wash silk clothing? How do you care for them to ensure longevity? Let’s talk about washing tips and other silk care instructions.