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Laundry & Cleaning Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (37)
How to Unshrink Your Clothes without Ruining Them
Stretch shirts, pants, sweaters, and more back to their original shape with these DIY fixes Oh no! Did you toss your favorite sweater or pair of jeans into the dryer and it came out a size smaller than it used to be? Is...
How to
Remove Static Electricity
Static electricity is the build up of an electrical charge on the surface of an object, which results from unequal positive and negative charges between two objects. While static electricity may seem unavoidable and rele...
How to Remove Dye Transfer Stains from Your Clothing
Save your garments from stains with these simple cleaning tipsOh no! Did one of your colored clothes bleed dye onto other items in your laundry? Before you panic about ruining your clothes, rest assured that it’s act...
Yes, You Can Shrink Polyester, and Here’s How
''Transform loose polyester clothes into perfectly fitting wardrobe faves'' You have the perfect polyester piece in your wardrobe, but there’s one problem: it’s too big. But did you know it’s actually really easy t...
How to
Get Permanent Marker Out of Fabrics
No matter how careful you are, permanent marker stains happen and are frustratingly difficult to remove—especially from fabric. Thankfully, getting a permanent marker stain on fabric doesn't have to mean that the item ...
How to
Fix a Sweater That Has Stretched
Knitted and crocheted sweaters naturally stretch out, but there's no need to fret because shrinking them back down to size is almost always possible, whether they're made of wool or another material. Whether you need to ...
Quick & Easy Ways to Remove Wax Stains from Clothing
Get wax out of clothes permanently and effectively with these methodsIf you need to remove wax from clothing, scrubbing or picking at it is unlikely to do the trick. However, there are some pretty simple procedures that ...
How to
Avoid (Static) Electric Shock
Easy ways to prevent static shock, like making wardrobe changesStatic shock is the result of the redistribution of electric charges between different materials. While relatively harmless, static shocks can be annoying an...
How to Get Diesel Fuel Smell Off Your Clothes & Hands
The best diesel-busting pretreatments and laundry hacks for fresh, clean garments The constant smell of diesel fuel while you’re working on a car or RVing is obnoxious, but it gets even worse when you realize your clot...
How to Remove and Prevent Static Cling
Effective ways to get rid of static cling from your clothes now, plus tips to avoid it in the future We all know that uncomfortable feeling of clingy fabric and the familiar crackle of static when you pull on a nice swe...
How to
Stop Fabric from Fraying
Learning how to effectively stop fabric from fraying can save you time, aggravation, and money. Whether you’re in the middle of a sewing or quilting project or you’re trying to salvage a favorite piece of clothing, a...
How to Quickly Remove Dry Erase Marker Stains from Clothes
Spot-clean EXPO ink from any kind of fabric with these simple stepsSome dry-erase markers are washable, meaning any stains can be scrubbed out of clothing with water. However, EXPO and other markers contain pigments that...
How to Fix Bleach Stains on Your Clothes
Rescue your white, black, and colored clothes from bleach mishapsWhether you accidentally spilled bleach on your favorite jeans or your white t-shirt has gone yellow, there are tons of ways to minimize bleach stains. Alt...
How to
Brighten Faded Black Clothing
Almost all black clothing eventually begins to fade after repeated washing and drying, leaving you with a closet full of dull grey shirts and pants. Instead of going out and buying new clothing to replace your faded item...
How to Remove Candle Wax From a Tablecloth
A guide to lifting candle wax stains on linens with an iron Candles add a warm ambiance to your dinner parties, but they can leave behind melted wax on your favorite tablecloths. Luckily, it’s super easy to remove wax ...
How to
Soften Jeans
Jeans are made of durable denim fabric, which often means that they are stiff and uncomfortable at first. If your jeans are especially stiff, soften them by washing them with fabric softener and drying them with dryer ba...
How to
Get Wrinkles Out of Polyester
Polyester is a synthetic fabric that requires special care. One thing to consider is that it wrinkles very easily and it cannot withstand high temperatures, so wrinkles can be a little harder to remove. Luckily, there ar...
How to
Get Dye Out of Clothes
When dye bleeds into a nice piece of clothing, you don’t have to throw it away. Although some dye stains don’t come out, you can try rubbing alcohol, a color run remover, or bleach to save your beloved clothing. As l...
How to
Unshrink Jeans
Stretch out jeans that shrunk in the wash with our helpIt feels great to find a pair of jeans that fit just right, but it’s not so good when they unexpectedly shrink in the dryer. Shrinkage in denim jeans is pretty nor...
How to
Shrink Jeans
If your new jeans are a size too big, or if your old jeans have gotten looser with wear, you can shrink the material using hot water. There are multiple methods you can use, but heat is a factor in each one. Here are a f...
