Rani Gorgis
Laundry & Cleaning Specialist
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How to
Tell if a Stain Is Sperm
Did you find a suspicious-looking stain on some clothing, bedsheets, or other fabric? You can figure out if the stain is semen using simple tests and tools. We’re here to walk you through exactly what to do and what to...
How to
Remove an Iron on Transfer From Clothes
Iron-on transfers can be a great way to express your own personal style, and make a cool addition to many different items of clothing. However, you may decide after having an iron-on transfer for a while that you are tir...
8 Ways to Remove Pilling from Clothing
Get rid of pesky clothing pills for goodPills appear when fibers separate from the surface of your clothing, form into tiny ball shapes, and stick to the fabric instead of falling off. While pilling is an inevitable part...
How to
Stretch Out Jeans
It feels like we’re always on the quest for that elusive pair of jeans that fit perfectly—not too loose and not too tight. If you bought jeans that are too tight or a pair of your favorite jeans shrunk in the wash, d...
How to
Remove Turmeric Stains from Clothes
Turmeric is a golden-yellow spice derived from the roots of the turmeric plant. It's one of the main ingredients in yellow curry powder, but it's definitely not as tasty when you spill it on your clothes. Fresh, dried, a...
How to
Stretch a Wool Sweater
Wool sweaters often shrink in the wash. Luckily, it is a quick and easy process to restore them to their original size. Simply soften the fibres of the wool with a water and conditioner solution, and then either manually...
How to Make New or Old Towels Softer & More Absorbent
Baking soda and vinegar are all you need for soft, absorbent towelsHave you just bought a new batch of towels, or do you just feel like your current towels aren’t getting the job done? Don’t worry—it’s easy to re...
14 Effective Ways to Get Grease Out of Clothes
Save your clothes with these expert-backed laundry hacks Grease stains aren’t water-soluble, so they won’t rinse out in your standard wash. Luckily, there are a lot of ways to pull oily marks out from fabric using ...
How to Get Gum out of Clothing
Get gum out of fabric easily with these simple home remediesYuck, you've got gum all over your clothes! You've picked off as much as you can, but that dreaded gum is still there. Thankfully, there are numerous tricks and...
How to
Remove Ball Point Pen Stains from Cotton
The pen you had in your pocket leaked, or you wiped your sleeve across a page of ink that was not dry yet. Now you have a stain on your favorite cotton shirt or pair of jeans! If you just toss the garment in the wash as ...
How to Use Powdered Laundry Detergent Correctly
Where to put powder detergent and why you'd use it instead of liquid laundry soap If you’ve got piles of laundry that need cleaning but you find yourself confronted with old school powder detergent, you may be wonderin...
How to Remove Buildup Inside a Fabric Softener Dispenser
Natural ways to unclog fabric softener dispensers & prevent buildup If your fabric softener isn’t dispensing properly or your clothes aren’t coming out of the wash feeling soft, a clogged fabric softener dispenser mi...
How to
Stretch Pants Out
There’s no need to throw out pants just because they’re a little too small. If you need to stretch out your pants a lot, stretch them out using water. If you only need to loosen them a little, expand your pants while...
How to Remove Stains from Jeans: Blood, Grease, Dirt & More
Expert tips for removing all kinds of stains from denim Odds are, your jeans will probably get stained at some point, but there’s no need to fear. There are plenty of simple DIY solutions that can remove even the tough...
How to Remove Iron-On & Vinyl Labels from Your Clothes
Plus, how to remove sticky residue so your clothes look like newIf there's an ironed-on label on your item of clothing that you'd like to remove, you can quickly remove it using a couple of quick and easy methods. By reh...
How to
Clean Baseball Hats with a Dishwasher
Whether you're playing a game of baseball or just cheering on your favorite team, the cap you wear will get dirty one way or another. Many washing machines will ruin the shape of your hat, but you can clean it thoroughly...
How to
Remove a Ballpoint Pen Stain
Ballpoint pens leak or break easily and the ink can get everywhere in an instant. Stains can be difficult to remove, especially if they've been sitting for a while. Tackle ink stains as soon as they happen and you'll sav...
How to
Remove Sap from Clothes
As soon as sap dries, it sticks to the fibers of your clothes and becomes a stubborn stain to get rid of. Sap is easiest to remove when treated immediately, but you don’t have to throw away stained clothing. Rubbing al...
How to
Remove Latex Paint from Clothes
Getting latex paint on a favorite piece of clothing can be quite frustrating. If you recently brushed up against a freshly painted wall or perhaps dribbled some yellow paint on a new sweater, don't despair! Depending on ...
How to
Remove Iron On Patches
''Two easy methods for removing iron patches from home''Iron-on patches are attached to fabric with a heat-activated or "fusible" adhesive. While these patches are easy to apply, they can be much more difficult to remove...
