Laundry Chores

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How to Wash Shower Curtains

Despite their proximity to soap, they can get filthy.

White washing machine and dryer
How to Winterize a Washing Machine

Keep your washing machine safe in the colder months.

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7 Cheap Ways to Upgrade Your Laundry Room

Use inexpensive touches to make your laundry room feel high-end.

steaming iron
How to Clean Your Iron

Any good clothing iron is a sturdy, heavy duty piece of equipment, but needs occasional maintenance.

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How to Iron a Wedding Dress

Use caution to avoid permanent damage to the material.

Ironing a white cloth
How to Remove Wrinkles from a Poster

Flatten out your movie and music posters the DIY way.

a white and green clothes iron
How to Iron Acrylic Garments

There are many types of clothing made from acrylic material.

green bath mats in a bathroom
How to Wash a Bath Mat

Keep your bath mats mold and mildew free.

Rows of recruits wearing Navy whites
How to Iron a Military Uniform

A military uniform must be kept in top condition.

An open dryer with clothes inside.
How to Clean the Dryer

Your dryer works hard. Keep it clean and well maintained.

An upscale laundry room.
DIY Laundry Detergent

Laundry is a necessity in every home.

A clothesline in an urban backyard with clothes hanging to dry.
Setting Up a Clothesline

Install a clothesline to dry your clothes naturally—and for free!

"Grease" written in a greasy frying pan.
Beat the Grease: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Don't throw out that stained top yet! Try using these tips to salvage your clothing.

A handyman sealing around a window with silicone caulking.
How to Remove Silicone Caulk From Clothing

Clumsiness can easily end with caulk on your clothes. Learn how to get it off instead of throwing the garment away.

A woman doing laundry looks confused.
8 Laundry Myths Debunked

Are you making these common mistakes?

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Answers to Clothing Stain Removal Questions

More Home Care Questions and Answers Q. I was eating hot sauce and dropped some on my white t-shirt.

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3 Tips for Choosing a Portable Garment Steamer

A portable garment steamer is a handy tool to have when you need to get rid of wrinkles.

Laundry on a clothesline
Best Ways to Attach a Clothesline to a Tree

Get energy savings and fresh scent with line-dried clothing.

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How to Put Up a Clothesline Pulley

A clothesline pulley is something that you can easily put up.

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How to Build a Retractable Clothesline

A Retractable Clothesline is the handiest tool to dry laundry.

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How to Set up a Portable Outdoor Clothesline

Outdoor clothesline hangers are a perfect way to dry your clothes for hanging.

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8 Tips for Keeping Clothes Soft on an Outdoor Clothesline

Drying clothes on an outdoor clothesline may often cause clothes to become less soft.

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3 Most Popular Kinds of Clothesline Wire

Clothesline wire can come in many forms.

Bleach stains on a red shirt.
How to Remove Yellow Stains Caused by Bleach

A bleach stain doesn't have to mean the end of your clothing or carpet. Try some of these solutions to see if you can save your fabrics!

Bedroom with wood furniture and white bedding
How to Iron a Duvet Cover

A duvet cover is cumbersome, making it difficult to iron.

Hands washing clothes.
How to Hand Wash Clothes

Learn how to properly hand-wash delicate items.

washing machine full of colorful clothes
Stabilizing an Unbalanced Load in the Washing Machine

Unfurl any large fabric that gets knotted up.

A man fixing a car,  getting his clothes dirty.
How to Get Transmission Fluid out of Clothing

Transmission fluid can leave hard stains on clothes.

steam pouring out of an iron
How to Laminate with an Iron

Protect documents with a laminate pouch and a warm iron.

pouring coolant into a radiator
How to Wash Coolant Out of Clothing

Coolant can leave a colored stain on your clothing.

an iron put down on an Ironing Board
How to Fix Your Ironing Board

Follow these simple instructions to fix your ironing board.

a basket of laundry
Separating Whites, Colors, and Delicates in the Washing Machine

Don't ruin that white shirt, check out these tips!

A rolled up, hand knit wool scarf on a white background.
How to Wash a Hand-Knit Wool Scarf

Make sure you don't put it in the washer!

Three rolled fleece blankets
How to Iron Fleece

It's true that fleece can melt when ironed.

Rows of soldiers dressed in white Navy uniforms
How to Iron Navy Dress Whites

You can clean and press your own Navy whites yourself.

men's crisp button-up shirt and wooden hanger
How to Iron Dry-Clean-Only Garments

Use these three steps to keep clothes crisp and fresh.

woman ironing
How to Remove Melted Plastic from a Clothes Iron

Sometimes a little plastic can go a long way to ruining your iron - and your clothes. You can still salvage the iron with a little bit of elbow grease.

A length of red, textured spandex fabric.
How to Wash Spandex

Keep your garments looking great for longer by learning how to properly wash, dry, and iron spandex.

An iron stood on end, expelling steam.
How to Repair Common Iron Problems

See what simple fixes exist for problems with this appliance.

red satin fabric
How to Iron Satin

Keep your favorite satin items wrinkle-free.

man having a difficult time ironing jacket
How to Iron a Suit Jacket

Spare yourself the trip to the dry cleaner and take care of your suit from home. Just make sure you know the best ironing procedure!

A duvet cover on a bed.
How to Wash a Duvet Cover

Duvet covers offer protection for your comforter.

Small, white tea light candles on gold satin fabric.
How to Remove Candle Wax from Bed Sheets

Don't let candle wax spillage ruin the mood of a romantic evening. Take care of it in the morning with these steps.