Washing

How to Wash Bed Linens

How to machine wash bed linens

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…

How to Wash Hollowfibre Pillows At Home

How to wash hollow fiber pillows at home

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…

How to stretch wool that shrunk after washing

How to stretch wool that shrunk after washing

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…

Secrets of snow-white curtains: how to bleach curtain lace

The secret to snow-white curtains: how to bleach curtain lace

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.

Is it possible to wash silk and how to do it right

Is it possible to wash silk and how to do it properly

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.

Washing bathmat in a washer or by hands

Machine and hand washing a bathmat

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…