Robert Shapiro
Laundry Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (23)
How to Get Dried Blood Out of Fabric & Clothing
Your guide to washing blood out of cotton, linen, silk, and moreWhether you’re dealing with the aftermath of a nosebleed or an unexpected period, getting blood stains out of fabric is a chore that no one likes. Fortuna...
How Do You Use a Garment Steamer? The Right Way to Steam Clothes
Plus, tips for caring for & cleaning your steamer A garment steamer is a quick, gentle way to remove wrinkles from all kinds of clothes. Steamers work by heating water until it becomes steam. The steam is then applied to...
How to Make Jeans Smaller With Heat or Sewing
You’ve finally found a decent pair of jeans, but they’re a bit too roomy. Lost cause? Not quite! With a little know-how, you can alter your jeans at home. In this article, we’ll show you the best ways to make your...
11 Ways to Remove Deodorant Stains from Shirts Quickly
The best household & commercial deodorant stain removers Deodorant is an essential part of your personal hygiene, but when antiperspirant aluminum salts mix with your sweat and clothing, the result can be an unsightly wh...
How to
Dry a Sweater
Sweaters are essential, practical and fashionable. Cool weather is always just around the corner, and a warm sweater offers both comfort and style. But delicate fabrics like wool and cashmere are notorious for stretching...
How to
Make a Bleach T Shirt
Stenciling is a popular way to spruce up a plain T shirt, but it tends to work best on white shirts. If you have a colored T shirt, then you can still make it look interesting using similar techniques. Instead of using p...
How to
Bleach White Clothes
White clothes can eventually lose their brightness, and may even start to turn yellow over time. They’re also quite vulnerable to stains. Luckily, you can easily bleach them to restore their original brightness and rem...
How to Use Color-Safe Bleach on Your Colored Clothes
Pick the right bleach and use it safely on your most vibrant garmentsBleach can remove stubborn stains from your clothes, making them look super fresh and clean. It’s important, however, to choose the right type of ble...
How to
Bleach Towels
Chlorine bleach is a popular household chemical that is used for a variety of cleaning purposes. Bleach is commonly used on white towels to remove dirt and stains, and to restore the original bright, white hue. While it ...
How to
Remove a Blood Spot from a Cotton Pillow Case
For one reason or another, you may find yourself having to deal with blood stains on bedding -- perhaps if you have hyperactive children prone to accidents. Blood stains on cotton pillowcases should not be very difficult...
How to
Wash an Acrylic Sweater
Keeping an acrylic sweater clean and extending its lifespan is no difficult task, provided you do it the right way. Any time you’re washing clothing made from synthetic fabrics like acrylic, you always want to use the ...
How to
Shrink Nylon
Learn the proper ways to make nylon smaller with our easy guideDo you have some nylon clothing that's too big? Nylon is a synthetic material that doesn't shrink easily, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on your t...
How to
Avoid Clothes Creasing During Wear
You start from your house in a crisp linen dress, but by the time you reach your destination, you have a crumpled outfit that looks like you grabbed it out of the hamper. Getting wrinkles in trousers, dresses, and dress ...
How to
Stop an Angora Sweater from Shedding
Angora sweaters are known for being beautiful and soft. Unfortunately, they're also known for their tendency to shed on everything. Angora is a type of delicate wool that comes from the angora rabbit. While there's not a...
How to
Shrink a Bathing Suit
Tips to shrink swimsuit bottoms, tops, & one piecesWhether your bathing suit is too large because you lost weight, bought the wrong size, or stretched out the material over time, you may want to shrink the suit rather th...
How to
Bleach Cotton
Bleach is a common household laundry product that can remove stains and make your cotton colors brighter. But it can also can also damage your clothes if you’re not careful. Always follow simple safety guidelines for w...
How to
Get Grease Out of Jeans
Whether you ride your bike or work on your car while wearing your favorite jeans, getting a big, ugly, black grease stain is possible. But don’t worry! There are several ways to effectively remove grease from your jean...
How to
Dry Jeans
Jeans are a fashion staple, fun to wear, a must-have for anyone's closet. They somehow always manage to stay in style. Jeans can be dressed up or down, and they’re durable if taken care of properly. Knowing the right w...
How to
Wash Jeans Without Shrinking
Jeans are a staple item in many people’s closets since they can be paired with so many things. If you have a pair of jeans that fit you perfectly, you may be worried about washing them in case they shrink or warp. Simp...
How to
Clean Velvet
Velvet is a luxurious and interesting looking fabric that’s used on furniture, clothing, and accessories. From time to time, your velvet items will need to be cleaned to ensure that they’re looking their best. In mos...
