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Ironing Tips

Featured Article: Ironing Tips

Do you sometimes feel like your clothes look even more wrinkled after you iron them? Then it's time to take command of your iron by using the helpful tips and guidelines outlined in this article. See more »

How can you wash and dry clothes with steam?

How can you wash and dry clothes with steam?

Wouldn't it be great if you never had to pay for dry cleaning again? A steam dryer could make that wish a reality for you. And its washer companion could cleanse mildew, cat dander and other allergens out of your clothes.

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What is in moth balls? Is it harmful to people?

What is in moth balls? Is it harmful to people?

Clothes moths can be a real problem in clothes made from natural fibers (especially wool). To combat this, use moth balls. But first, read this article to find out what moth balls are made of and whether they are harmful to your health.

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Why do most zippers say YKK" on the pull-tab?"

Why do most zippers say YKK" on the pull-tab?"

Zippers are on pretty anything - sofas, gym bags, sweatshirts and more. But, have you ever noticed that "YKK" is on the pull-tab of almost every zipper? Check out this article to find out where this mysterious "YKK" comes from.

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Why do some clothing items have a tag saying to wash the item before wearing?

Why do some clothing items have a tag saying to wash the item before wearing?

You are so excited to wear your new blue jeans, but the tag tells you to wash them first. What's up with this? Check out this article to learn why you might want to wash those jeans first after all.

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How to Clean Your Bedding

How to Clean Your Bedding

It's hard to get a good night's sleep if your bedding is dirty. Therefore, maintaining clean pillows, bedspreads, blankets, and other bedding materials should be a major priority. Find out how it's done.

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Ironing Tips

Ironing Tips

Do you sometimes feel like your clothes look even more wrinkled after you iron them? Then it's time to take command of your iron by using the helpful tips and guidelines outlined in this article.

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Uses for Salt: Doing the Laundry

Uses for Salt: Doing the Laundry

Salt is a super stain remover on clothing, helps maintain bright colors, and can even eliminate sticky spots on your iron. Learn about how salt can be used in the laundry room.

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Uses for Vinegar: Doing Laundry

Uses for Vinegar: Doing Laundry

Vinegar is a veritable powerhouse when it comes to pretreating stains, softening water, and boosting regular laundry detergents. It works particularly well on colored garments. Learn how vinegar helps with the laundry.

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How does dry cleaning work?

You've just spilled coffee on your brand new white blouse! What do you do next? Take it to be dry cleaned of course. But, what exactly do they do differently at the dry-cleaners? Find out here.

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How does the Downy fabric-softener ball work?

The Downy fabric-softener ball has to be one of the simplest inventions ever. The ball is a self-contained timing device, meaning that you don't have to wait for the spin cycle to insert the liquid fabric softener into a load of laundry. Learn how it works here.

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How to Care for Your Clothes

Along with good laundering and mending techniques, your clothes will benefit from proper care and storage. Follow these guidelines on how to keep your clothes and shoes in good condition.

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