When you’re trying to get out of the house in a hurry, there’s few things more frustrating than spilling makeup on your freshly laundered blouse. Hopefully this trick will keep you from sending your shirt right back to the dry cleaner and running to the closet for an impromptu change.
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Why Cold-Water Laundry Isn’t Foolproof
So to preserve colors and protect the environment, you’ve switched to cold water for the majority of your laundry. But—there’s always a but, isn’t there?—sometimes your clothes still smell once they’ve been through the wash. Now what do you do? As you might have guessed, while cold water does get your clothes clean, it isn’t always as effective at removing smells […]
Smart Product: Tide To Go Stain Eraser
I started out my day by spilling coffee on my blouse. Not exactly what I was hoping for in a Thursday, but thankfully we have home editors who know about the latest and greatest in stain removal tools. Thanks to Stephanie Sisco, our wonderful assistant editor, I now know about Tide To Go Stain Erasers. They are pretty much the […]
How to Wash Your Shower Curtain Liner
If you have a plastic shower curtain liner behind your cloth curtain in your bathroom, take the time this weekend to run it through the wash. Both curtains can go through your washing machine (barring a dry clean only tag on your cloth curtain). When washing the plastic liner, use warm water and add a few small soft items in […]
How to Salvage a Soaked Suede Jacket
It’s April, which means spring showers will be here shortly. You know you’re not supposed to wear suede in the rain—but it’s so tempting! The material is ideal for this in-between weather. So here’s a 3-step plan to follow should your favorite suede garment accidentally get soaked. 1. Let the jacket dry fully at room temperature. Be patient! This can […]
Protect Sweaters with Lavender Sachets
We all know that cedar blocks are better than moth balls (no chemical stink for one thing!), but did you know lavender sachets might even be better than cedar? One reason is that lavender will actually last longer than those cedar blocks or rings which will become less effective after about three months as their scent starts to fade. Lavender, […]
Next Time You Do Laundry…Wash This
The next time you start a load of laundry, head to your suitcase and dig out your travel pillow (and blanket and eye mask, if you have one). It’s easy to forget about these in-flight essentials when you just pack them back in your bag in preparation for your next trip. But airplanes see lots of passengers, and get dirty […]
How to Hand Wash Cashmere
Even though the tags might say dry clean only, hand washing your cashmere sweaters might actually be the better option—it will make them softer over time. Here’s how to do it to cut down on wear and to keep your sweater in tip top shape: 1. Wash in cold water with either baby shampoo or a gentle detergent like […]
Another Way to Save Your Sweaters from Dreaded Pills
Sweater pills are one of life’s little annoyances that just really bug me. With a wool or cashmere sweater they are inevitable, but thankfully there are several ways to get rid of them. (If only there was a way to prevent them!) I’ve sworn by one of these fabric shavers for years, but recently mine died. And until I can pick […]
