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Cut out the spray chemicals when trying to prevent bugs from biting while outside – instead, stash a dryer sheet in your pockets – it acts as a repellant without putting anything on your …Read the story →

Any item that includes wool, silk, mohair, leather, or spandex is not safe for chlorine bleach. Using bleach in your laundry certainly sanitizes, but it can also damage your garments. Not all fabrics are …Read the story →

“Spot clean only” care instructions are typically found on clothing items that are made from delicate or sensitive fabrics, the dyes used to make it, or have intricate details, embellishments, or components that can …Read the story →

In December of 2024, the US EPA announced its ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) with a complete phase-out over ten years. Perc is hazardous for people who work in dry cleaning shops. …Read the story →

Laundering your fleece sweater every six or seven wears is easy. To keep the nap smooth and soft, turn the garment inside out and wash with similar colors and nothing linty like towels. Rinse …Read the story →

Celebrate your affection with the one(s) you love today, the day we honor matters of the heart. And if you end up with a lipstick stain, chocolate smear, champagne spill or other unexpected souvenir, …Read the story →

When powder makeup gets on dark clothing (always when you’re in a hurry), ignore the instinct to brush it away. Rubbing spreads the mess and pushes the powder into the fabric. Blow instead, using …Read the story →

The Lunar New Year started on January 29. Similar to the Western New Year, Lunar New Year is a time for celebrants to let go of the past and ring in the future. The …Read the story →

Deicing products such as salt are a welcome relief from slippery sidewalks and driveways. But when salty slush and water splash on your clothes, the chemical solution can pull color, leave rings and create …Read the story →

Here is how to wash your ski jacket if you find it dirty mid-season. Empty your pockets. Close all the zippers and Velcro closures to protect them and to keep them from damaging the …Read the story →

After a festive New Year’s Eve or time under the mistletoe, you may find a little incriminating stain on your collar. Innocuous or not, removing lipstick can be more difficult than explaining how it …Read the story →

In 2024, the Pantone color of the year was Peach Fuzz. In 2023, it was Viva Magenta. Bright, festive colors sure to lighten any mood. 2025 is taking a new direction: Mocha Mousse. It …Read the story →