Heat can break down dyes in the clothes and cause shrinkage. Thus, by washing clothes in cold water, colors last longer and clothes retain their size and shape. (The same argument can be made for line drying clothes instead of putting them in a really hot drier. Just ask myRead More →
The Kardashians are selling their used designer clothes online to fans for up to nine times more than other outlets. In October, Kris, Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kylie and Kendall set up Kardashian Kloset, where they recycle their expensive wardrobes and claim to be ‘promoting sustainability’, according to the website. DoRead More →
To Repel Ticks, Try Spraying Your Clothes With A Pesticide Called Permethrin : Shots – Health News Just in time for summer hikes and outdoor play, a study finds that the ticks that often convey Lyme disease become unable to bite, and soon die, after exposure to clothing treated withRead More →
Most jeans used to have NO STRETCH at all, meaning they were made with 100% cotton denim. You can still get non-stretch jeans at AE, but with our amazing fabric technologies like Ne(X)t Level Flex, AirFlex, and Stretch, you can now get that the vintage-inspired denim look without giving upRead More →
If it’s a recent stain, it can be washed in the washing machine as normal. The hot water will be enough to remove the ink stains. If we suspect that it will be more difficult to remove the stain, due to the fabric or color of the ink, we canRead More →
Delicates: This setting uses low heat so drying time will be longer, this is the best setting to use for delicate fabrics. Permanent Press: This setting uses medium heat while drying and is best used for colored fabrics. What setting to dry delicates? The high heat and tumble of theRead More →
The chance of catching bedbugs via person-to-person contact is minimal. Unlike bacterial contagions, there’s no need to worry about shaking hands with people with bugs. … The risk of catching bugs via reckless hugging is extremely low, experts insist. How fast do bed bugs spread from room to room? BedRead More →
Can you remove grease stains after washing and drying? It’s not the ideal scenario, but Richardson says you can remove oil stains on fabric even after it’s washed and dried, it’ll just require an additional step. Do oil stains fade over time? It’s a good idea to scrub the entireRead More →
Most of your clothes can be washed in warm water. It offers good cleaning without significant fading or shrinking. When to Use Cold Water – For dark or bright colors that bleed or delicate fabrics, use cold water (80°F). Is hot water bad for colored clothes? Delicate fabrics (lace andRead More →
Can you shrink clothes without washing them? How to Shrink Clothes Without a Washer and Dryer. Soak the item in hot to boiling hot water in a tub or a sink for at least 3 hours. … Place the item of clothing between two towels and press to remove excessRead More →