Even though you may want to use your new linens immediately after buying them, we recommend washing them first. We explain why in this article, taking a closer look at different contaminants brand new bedding can have, such as fabric dye, dust from manufacturing facilities, and germs from all the…
Hollowfibre pillows are swiftly gaining popularity. If you want to keep those virtually eternal pillows looking nice and neat for many years, follow our advice on cleaning them. We advise against machine wash if you don't want to ruin the expensive filling, so we offer a few suggestions about properly…
If you made a mistake doing laundry and your wool clothes shrunk, this article is for you. We discuss the difference in approach to stretching between natural wool and wool with added synthetic fibers. There are simple home methods, like soaking in cold water, adding shampoo, using vinegar, etc. to…
Read for some useful tips on how to bleach curtain lace, with specific instructions for different types of fabrics, such as organza, nylon, and others. Also learn about some old-school traditional methods of bleaching using products like brilliant green dye, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, manganese solution, starch.
Learn how to wash, dry and iron silk garments. Explore different detergent options, as well as some home solutions to caring for natural and artificial silk. Get specific instructions, to make sure you take good care of your expensive silk pieces.
Mold is a true enemy of clothes. In this article, we discuss different ways of removing mold spots from your clothing, such as soap solution, bleach, boiling, etc. We also offer a few folksy methods like sing onions and yogurt to remove stains. We provide a few tips on avoiding…
The bath mat can be washed in two ways: by hand or washing machine. In this article, we discuss washing different types of bath mats, like carpet mats, rubber mats and microfiber and PVC mats. Also learn how to dry the mats properly, so you avoid getting a fungus on…
Some housewives prefer to wash the kitchen with domestic detergents, some prefer to use old methods that have been tested by generations. In this article, we suggest a few methods of removing kitchen grease, like using laundry soap and baking soda, using vinegar and alcohol, and using a steamer.
In this article, we discuss ways to get rid of different types of gnats that can often appear in your house plants. The main cause of the gnats appearing is excessive moisture, so learn some preventative measures to keep your plants alive but not multiply the gnats. Also learn how…
There are a few different options when decorating your window for the holidays. We discuss the advantages of LED lights over regular lights, and different shapes of string lights you can use. Also learn about different attachment methods, like using sticky tape and fishing line.
