Remove lint from bath towels with these easy tips from our readers.
Tip #1: If you want your clothes and linens to last longer and not to lint, then they need to be hung up to dry either outside or inside. If you need to hang them indoors this retractable indoor clothesline will add up to 40 feet of drying space. This folding drying rack will also…
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Removing color bleeding stains. Laundry cleaning tips for removing color that has bled from one piece of clothing to another.
Question: A dark green shirt faded on my boys’ new light green dress shirts that they had only worn once. I didn’t discover this until after I had dried them in the dryer. Is there any way to get the dark green off? They need the shirts, and I don’t want to dye them. Thanks…
Read More Color Faded on ClothingTip #1: For blood stains in laundry, apply meat tenderizer to stained area. Add warm water to make a paste. Wait 15 to 30 minutes and sponge with cool water. Wash. Tip #2: You can also remove a blood stain from clothing by soaking the item in lukewarm water that contains ammonia. Add 3 tbsp.…
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How to clean a white baseball uniform or pants and get them white again.
It’s baseball season! And with baseball or softball season comes mom’s weekly chore of making sure her child’s white baseball pants are clean. If you are wondering the best way to clean and get the stains out of white baseball uniforms, give these easy DIY cleaning tips a try. Our favorite tip: Amazon sells a…
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Cleaning tips for removing cooking oil stains from clothes.
Tip #1: I’ve found that original Dawn dish washing liquid will remove some grease or cooking oil stains even after they’ve been through the dryer. Tip #2: Use hair shampoo to get cooking oil or grease stains out. Tip #3: The key to getting out oily and greasy stains is to wash clothing in the…
Read More Removing Cooking Oil Stains from ClothingThroughout the years I have tried many methods of removing stains from clothing. This homemade spot remover really does the job, and it is very inexpensive and easy to make. To make this spot and stain remover you will need: Hydrogen peroxide Blue Dawn dish washing liquid Baking soda (optional) This solution is something you…
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Causes of water spots on clothing.
Q: I have a problem with mysterious “water” spots on my clothes coming out of the wash. I don’t know if it’s fabric softener…I use the liquid kind. I don’t think so because it happens when I don’t use it in the load. Does anyone else get these?? It’s driving me nuts! I won’t even…
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Cleaning silk ties, silk ties require special care and handling to ensure that they will last for many years. These tips will help you give your silk ties the attention they require.
Are you wondering how to clean a silk tie without ruining it? Silk ties require special care and handling to ensure that they will last for many years. These tips will help you give your silk ties the attention they require. Silk Tie Care There are some easy ways that you can help ensure that…
Read More How to Clean a Silk Tie Without Ruining ItTip #1: Carefully clean spot with clean dry cloth and rubbing alcohol (clear not wintergreen)…immediately blow dry area with hair dryer. Tip #2: We tried alcohol on an unidentified spot on one of my husband’s favorite ties and it worked like a charm…Jane Tip #3: I have an expensive Brooks Brothers silk tie that was…
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Tip for making your favorite fabric softener last longer by making your own dryer sheets.
I have tried many different homemade laundry detergents and laundry softeners over the years, and have had varying degrees of success with them. People have come up with a lot of creative ways to save money when doing laundry. Some people use vinegar to soften their laundry. It is inexpensive and doesn’t contain harmful chemicals.…
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