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...
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 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 Stretch Jeans for the Perfect Fit
Your expert guide to loosening jeansSo you bought a pair of jeans that's a bit too tight, or you accidentally shrunk a pair in the dryer. We've all been there! Luckily, denim stretches, and you can actually add up to 1 i...
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...
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...
5 Ways to Remove Vaseline & Petroleum Jelly From Clothes
Tackle greasy Vaseline stains with common household cleaners Vaseline and petroleum jelly have many useful applications for skin care and beauty, which means they can come in close contact with your clothes and leave beh...
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
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 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 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 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 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
Fix Felted Wool
Some wool items are so delicate that even just washing them in the wrong temperature water can make them bunch up and shrink, which creates what’s called felted wool. If your wool has felted, it’s not completely ruin...
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 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 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
Shrink Underwear
Baggy or loose-fitting underwear can be impossible to wear comfortably. Instead of discarding the underwear, consider trying to shrink the fabric. Simply wash your underwear in hot water either by hand or by using the wa...
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...
