If the CEO of a company that has sold jeans for nearly 150 years says he doesn’t wash—or even freeze—his denim, then it makes sense that we all follow suit, right? Not so fast. Chip Bergh, who’s served as president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. since 2011, delivered a shocker a few years […]

Doing laundry is most likely not your favorite chore.  Sometimes you may want to just throw it all into the wash quickly and toss it all in the dryer together after the spin cycle.  However, doing so, you risk ruining your clothing over time.  Before you do your next load of laundry, read our top ten ways to ruin your […]

The average American household does 400 loads every year. Since the beginning of automated washing machines,  powdered detergent (and then liquid detergent) have always been used to get clothes clean. Then, in early 2012, concentrated liquid laundry packets came on the market and changed the way many of us do laundry.  Smaller, easier and more […]

One truth universally acknowledged is that regardless of your level of hand-eye coordination, makeup spills and smudges are bound to happen. And when they do, you’re left wondering how to get makeup out of clothes, ideally without making the stain look worse. We’ve got eight genius solutions for getting makeup stains out of your clothes […]

The Life Hackery weblog lists 50 things you can do with tennis balls, including throwing them in the dryer to speed up and fluff up the laundry: Throw a few tennis balls into the dryer when you are drying comforters, fluffy coats, pillows, or anything else that could use a good fluffing. […] Tennis balls […]

Sitting in your laundry room or around the corner at the laundromat is a magical machine that can clean more than just your sheets, towels and clothes–the washing machine. The key to cleaning these 14 things successfully in your washer is to use the gentle cycle, correct water temperature, put small items in a mesh […]

First, read the clothing label. Items with tags that say “dry clean only” should go to a professional dry cleaner. Machine- or hand-washing may damage the fabric, color, or fit of the garment. A care label that says “dry clean” means that dry cleaning is recommended and you might be able to wash the garment […]

Uses for lemons in the laundry The fragrant citrus smell of lemons is welcome in the kitchen when you are baking, cooking or making a batch of fresh-squeezed lemonade. But did you know that fresh smell is a great addition to the laundry room? Lemons have the power to make your clothes cleaner and brighter. […]

Electric blankets are a favorite winter accessory, but make sure you’re using one safely with expert tips from Mr. Electric. Electric blankets are a savior for those who just can’t seem to get warm on cold winter nights. With electrical wires sewn between fabric panels, it can heat up an entire bed quickly and evenly. Talk […]

If you don’t have a washer and dryer in your apartment or house, you may have to go to a self-service laundromat to wash clothes. The process of doing so is unfamiliar to many people. However, once you get used to going to a laundromat every week, it will be a pleasant experience. A Guide for First Time […]

Should you wash sheets and towels together? Does it matter if you do? The simple answer is no, you should not wash your dirty sheets and towels together in the same load of laundry. While you can wash them together and the world will not end, it is definitely not the best way to do […]

Curtains are a great way to really complete the look of a room in your home. They can add a sense of personality and lift up the atmosphere of your home without spending a fortune on redecorating. Most people tend to forget about their curtains when cleaning other home interior accessories, such as carpets. Little […]

Mold can easily grow on clothes and fabric if you have too much moisture in your home. Clothes made of cotton or other organic materials make great food sources for mold and mildew to live on. Products to Remove Mold from Clothes There are quite a few solutions you can wash moldy clothes in to […]

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between dry cleaning & laundering?   We understand that many people confuse the two services or believe that they are one and the same. In fact, dry cleaning and laundering are not the same, they are actually quite different ways of washing your clothes or linens to keep them fresh […]

Rust stains are some of the most difficult stains to remove from fabrics and even concrete patios. It takes time and patience and, unfortunately, removal is sometimes impossible. But you should give these tips a try before giving up! Is It Really a Rust Stain? Some rust-colored stains are not caused by rust. Caramelized sugar […]

Store shelves are packed with brightly colored bottles and boxes and bags of laundry detergents all claiming to get your dirty clothes white, bright and smelling great. How do you ever decide which product is best for you? Price? Advertising claims? The one your mother used? It can be very confusing. Define Your Laundry Needs […]

Using bleach in the laundry room aids detergents in the removal of soil and stains. There are two types of bleach commonly used in home laundry: chlorine bleach or sodium hypochlorite (Clorox and Pure Bright are popular brand names) and oxygen bleach or sodium percarbonate (Oxiclean, Nellie’s Oxygen Bleach, and Clorox 2 are popular brand […]

Nothing can ruin your day like pulling your favorite sweater out of the dryer only to find the fabric covered in little balls of lint. Pilling, as we call it, can occur to almost any fabric from clothes to rugs and even furniture. After spending a significant amount of money on these items, finding pills […]

Keeping soccer uniforms looking clean and bright doesn’t need to be such a chore. It would be nice if all our budding star players were like Lionel Messi and David Beckham or Hope Solo and Mia Hamm and had managers who whisked away the dirty uniforms left a nice, clean one to magically appeared on […]

Going to a laundromat or a public laundry room in your apartment complex or dorm is no one’s favorite activity. However, there are ways to make the laundry trips quicker, easier, and even less costly. Learn the top six tips to save you time, money, and get the best results for your laundry efforts. Save […]

How often should you wash your bathroom towels? And what about the bathroom rug? Should you wash it every week? Every couple of weeks? In my experience, people tend to fall into two categories in the Bathroom Towel & Rug Department. WHY YOU SHOULD WASH BATHROOM TOWELS FREQUENTLY It would seem that one wouldn’t need […]

Unless you have impeccably steady hands and “klutz” is a word you have never heard of before, most of us would have experienced getting our shirts or clothes stained with makeup before. You may even have unknowingly left stains on pieces you were casually trying on in fashion stores. An obvious solution to this problem […]

1. IT SAVES MONEY. In the U.S., it costs approximately $0.45 to dry a load of laundry in an electric dryer. I do about 8 loads of laundry a week, during some seasonal cleaning even more. That’s more than $180 a year. I can think of many ways I’d rather spend that money than on drying my […]

When we were younger there were rumors that if your jeans hadn’t been washed after just one wear, you obviously didn’t have good hygiene habits. There are certainly times when I wish I was still a kid, but with regard to those ways of thinking — I’m so happy to have evolved. Not only is chronically […]

Versatile and inexpensive, bleach is not just a laundry booster. This clear liquid disinfects hard surfaces, killing bacteria and fungus. Unfortunately, bleach has an unpleasant chemical odor that can last long after you have put the cap back on the bottle. Walls, carpet, clothing and furniture can trap the bleach fumes inside their pores and […]