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How to Use a Steam Press
A variety of clothing items require a bit of extra care to get rid of wrinkles while treating the fabric gently and efficiently. Instead of running to the dry cleaners with all of your linens, silks,...
View ArticleHistory of Bib Overalls
Bib overalls are a garment that traditionally features both a pair of pants and a bib area that covers the stomach and chest. In most cases, they have buckle and button closures near both the left and...
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How to Clean Chacos
Chaco sandals are great for active people who love the outdoors or anyone who enjoys a supportive, adjustable and comfortable sandal. But when grime and odor eventually accumulate in your favorite...
View ArticleWho Invented the Pressing Iron?
In 1882 Henry W. Seely patented the electric pressing iron. Before his invention it was very difficult to keep clothes wrinkle-free. Many housewives of the time had to resort to hand pressing, rolling,...
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How to Handle Disputes With Dry Cleaners
From the gaping hole in your favorite little black dress to a scorch mark on that new white button-down--when your clothes are ruined at the dry cleaners, it’s hard to reach a resolution without...
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Dry Cleaning Vs. Steam Cleaning Clothes
You may own some clothes that can't be washed in a washing machine. You might decide to take them to a dry cleaner or steam clean them, but you should be aware of the differences before deciding on...
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How to Clean Suede Gloves
Made from animal hide which has undergone a tanning and buffing process, suede is coveted for its velvety nap and soft, plush texture. Warm yet lightweight and elegant, suede works especially well for...
View ArticleHow to Clean Persian Lamb
Persian lamb refers to a type of fur that was popular in fashion clothing during the 19th century until the 1970s. It comes from lambs in the Middle East and is a valuable fur. Precision is needed when...
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How to Press Silk Ties
Silk neckties are integral components of many wardrobes. They are worn often and for extended, uninterrupted periods. Wrinkles in them are inevitable and have got to go. You already know better than to...
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How to Clean Wool Suits
The wool suit is a classic in every man's wardrobe. Some may have 20 suits, others just one, but whatever the case these garments require special care to help them retain their elegance. With proper...
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Leather Dyeing Techniques
Repurpose, refurbish and restore your leather by using simple dyeing techniques. With the variety of do-it-yourself kits available on the market, crafters can redesign or up-cycle any existing leather...
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How to Dry Clean Suede at Home
Suede is a type of leather specially processed for a rough look. The warm and durable fabric is often used for jackets and furniture and has a long life expectancy. Suede and water do not mix, so...
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How Do Dry Cleaners Clean Clothes?
Dry cleaners use liquid chemicals called solvents and detergents to clean delicate fabrics that might shrink or discolor if they are submerged in water. Most dry cleaners, about 90 percent according to...
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How to Dry-Clean in a Front-Loading Washing Machine
Dry cleaning bills, and the time spent driving to and from the dry cleaners, can add up. Save money and driving time by dry-cleaning your clothes in a front-loading washing machine that has a drying...
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How to Break In Military Boots
Military boots are not only functional in their durability, but are also a fashionable style that shows no sign of fading soon. Whether your boots are genuine military-issued or replicas, you will have...
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Can You Put Scotch Guard on Suede Boots?
Suede boots are easily damaged with continuous wear, particularly in inclement weather. Protecting them before wearing them out is the best way to ensure a longer life for your boots.
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How to Replace Diesel Watch Batteries
Known for their eclectic ads and designs, Diesel has been creating jewelry and clothing for 35 years. Needless to say, every year Diesel rolls out unique new lines of watches that are not all built the...
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How to Apply Leather Luster
Mr. Paul Paquet, a former New York State trooper, invented Leather Luster after experiencing frustration with the frequency that he had to polish his boots and belts when using other polishers....
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Does Dry Cleaning Leather Make It Shrink?
You may have spent weeks wearing your new leather jacket, fitting it just to your shape, only to send it to the cleaners and have it come back shrunken. Leather is a malleable fabric, able to stretch,...
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How to Starch Silk
Starch is made from wheat, used to stiffen clothes to give them a crisp look. People send their clothes to be dry cleaned for a neat look, but you can starch your clothes at home yourself. For silks,...
View ArticleHow to Set Up a BioCube Aquarium
The Oceanic BioCube aquarium is designed to make setup a breeze, limiting the time you need to spend hooking up filters and other contraptions. This takes the fuss out of maintaining your own aquarium,...
View ArticleHow to Get Wrinkles Out of Dry Clean Only Clothes
Skip the dry cleaner and smooth out irksome wrinkles at home, even on those clothes labeled dry-clean only.
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How to Heavy Starch a Shirt Like the Dry Cleaners
Starching cloth dates back to the 1400s, when launderers noted that using starch on fabric kept it from wrinkling. Modern dry cleaners often employ starching when finishing clean clothing. A heavy...
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How to Clean a Satin Evening Bag
A satin evening bag requires specialized attention. The delicate fabric comes in a variety of weaves and may include other fibers, such as rayon and cotton. Always refer to the label for specific care...
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Dry Cleaning 101
There’s nothing like sporting that designer suit or silk blouse, but not if it means racking up a dry cleaning bill every time you wear it. Sometimes it doesn’t have be that way, but occasionally it...
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How to Take Out a Strong Smell From a Dry Cleaned Garment
Certain clothing items demand the use of dry cleaning, which uses a very tiny amount of water and a combination of solvents to remove grease and dirt. Unfortunately, dry cleaning can leave behind a...
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How to Get Smoke Odor Out of Clothes
Smoke odor can be quite strong, obviously. It's not a real pleasing smell. Whether it's smoke odor in the house, car, and especially on your clothes. When a person smokes, especially when you do, it...
View ArticleHow to Clean Military Uniforms
To clean military uniforms correctly require fine attention to detail and the services of a professional in the dry cleaning industry. Most places that clean military uniforms specialize in cleaning...
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How to Prepare Clothes for Dry Cleaning
Contradictory to the name, dry cleaning does not actually mean that clothes do not get wet during the cleaning process. Dry cleaning solvents are liquids and can be made of petroleum, silicone or...
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How to Eliminate Dry Cleaning Odors
Though the dry cleaning industry is gradually turning "green" or becoming more natural and organic, not all businesses have made the switch. Traditional, or "old fashioned," dry cleaning is done with a...
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How to Remove Ink On Dry Clean Only Clothes
Stains happen to the best of us, and it always seems to happen on something that is not very easy to clean, such as dry clean only clothes. Ink is something that is typically a nightmare to remove and...
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