Archive for the ‘Clothing Care and Stain Removal’

  • How to Remove Olive Oil Stains from Clothes
    Cooking with olive oil is a great alternative to some of the higher cholesterol oils that are available today. Olive oil also adds a nice taste to many foods and leaves behind a wonderful aroma. But when you accidentally spill some olive oil on your clothes it creates a nasty stain that can be a hassle to get rid of you if you do not properly treat it. As with any other...
    by Jessica at April 18th, 2010 at 08:04 am
  • How To Care For Bamboo T-Shirts And Clothing
    Bamboo clothing is taking the market by storm. This relatively new product, that has only been available for less than 10 years, is garnering a lot of excitement, especially from those who are concerned with the environment. The discovery of a way to turn bamboo into a yarn for clothing production means that there is now a new all-natural alternative to cotton. Like cotton,...
    by Jessica at March 21st, 2010 at 09:03 am
  • How to Remove Strawberry Stains from Clothes
    One of the tastiest fruits known to man is the timeless classic known as the strawberry. The strawberry is used in many different desserts but can be enjoyed equally as well on their own. The best is getting a really ripe strawberry that latterly burst with flavor as soon as it hits your mouth. Unfortunately these strawberries also usually burst all over your clothes...
    by Jessica at March 17th, 2010 at 10:03 am
  • How to Care for Cashmere
    Is there anything softer or cozier to wear than cashmere? A sweater that is made of this ultra soft material is great to have, but there are many people who will avoid buying anything made of cashmere because they think it will be too hard to care for. While caring for cashmere does certainly take more time and patience versus other materials, it doesn’t have to be...
    by Jessica at March 13th, 2010 at 09:03 am
  • How to Remove Nicotine Stains from Clothes
    If you are a smoker than you have no doubt seen some of your favorite garment exposed to nicotine stains. The tar that is left behind is the actual culprit of the stain and this can be a hassle to get out when you are relying on regular clothes detergent alone. But you do not have to get rid of your favorite clothes as there is a way to effectively remove those nicotine...
    by Jessica at February 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
  • How to Make Shoes Last Longer
    These days people are saving money wherever they can. A great place to do so is with your shoes and this can be achieved rather easily if you just give your footwear the proper care it deserves. Depending on what type of shoes you have will depend on the care, but for the most part there are a number of things that you can do to help stretch the life of your shoes. Again,...
    by Jessica at February 20th, 2010 at 09:02 am
  • How to Repair Scratches on Leather Clothing
    Perhaps nothing looks as good as a leather piece of clothing. From a jacket to pants, you name it, nothing wears quite like leather. On the same token though, nothing looks worse than leather clothing that has scratches in it. While the deep scratches are extremely bad, event the smaller scratches can make even the nicest leather garment you own look dull and drab and...
    by Jessica at February 11th, 2010 at 09:02 am
  • How To Hand Wash Clothes
    Hand washing clothes is quickly becoming a lost art in today’s world. As wash and wear garments and more casual looks and fabrics have become more popular, more people than ever have wardrobes that are made up entirely of items that can be thrown in the washer and dryer. The big drawback with these types of clothing is that it limits you in the styles you wear and especially...
    by Jessica at February 9th, 2010 at 11:02 am
  • How To Remove Perfume Stains
    Perfumes are a wonderful way for people to add a special touch when they are getting dressed. Many people feel completely naked without perfume. For many individuals, their perfume is their signature and one of the must-haves before they are ready to leave home. With such a wide variety of perfumes on the market, there is literally something for everyone. Perfumes come...
    by Jessica at January 31st, 2010 at 09:01 am
  • How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes
    When you wash your clothes in hard water you may not notice a difference in your colors but you will certainly see a difference in your whites. Hard water has the unique ability to make every white article of clothing you have a nice dingy color and depending on how hard the water actually is will depend on how dingy the hard water stains are. There are many products...
    by Jessica at January 14th, 2010 at 09:01 am