Well-made garments are getting harder to find and they’re always more expensive, but in the long term they’re almost always a better investment. Treehugger.com tells to look for signs of quality: thicker fabric with a better “hand,” tight weave and more precise sewing. Check the lining, the buttonholes and look for loose threads. Above all, choose […]

When you hang your clothes and linens outside to dry, there is a reason your sense of smell enjoys the result: there is a scientific chemical process that happens. According to this site, a study shows that towels that dried in the sun produced a range of aldehydes and ketones – organic compounds that our […]

Smoke odors can linger in clothing for weeks or even months if they aren’t treated promptly. To remove the smell, wash smoky clothes as soon as possible using the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Adding a cup of white vinegar or half a cup of baking soda to the wash can help neutralize […]

They’re summer’s best treat and their bright colors can stain like nothing else. Stain removal starts with stretching the stained fabric over a large bowl, then pour boiling water through the fabric. This should remove most of the stain, but any lingering color can be released by dabbing the stain with white vinegar before soaking […]

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” -Harry S Truman So have courage, enjoy the festivities, and don’t worry about ketchup and mustard stains while celebrating our country’s 250th birthday. After the holiday we can help get your clothes […]