Mitchel Groff

  To wash gym clothes might seem just like a regular laundry routine, but it really isn’t. There are specific steps that you must avoid doing and specific steps you should take when washing your gym clothes properly. Wash Inside Out The sweat and bacteria that gym clothes collect are on the inside of the garment. Washing inside out will help greatly in removing the bacteria, as detergent comes into better contact. Washing clothes inside out also helps to protect it’s sweat absorption properties and it’s colour.  Wash With Similar Clothing It’s best to wash gym clothes with similar material. Main reason being is so that the clothes don’t get damaged or worn out easily. If you were to wash with, for example, denim or clothing with buttons and zips, they will only end up rubbing against the soft material and cause it to wear out quickly. You sort of have to treat gym clothes as delicates. Use Less Detergent When it comes to washing gym clothes, using less deter...

  Removing nail varnish from machine-washable clothing  If your clothes are machine-washable, meaning that they aren’t made of a delicate material, it can be easier to remove a nail varnish stain.  What you will need: A small blunt tool, such as a pair of tweezers Microfiber cloth Acetone-based nail varnish remover Laundry detergent Before you begin removing your nail varnish you need to make sure that the stain is completely dry. Trying to remove the stain before it is dry can lead to the nail varnish becoming embedded within your clothing, making it harder to remove.  When the stain has dried, use a small blunt tool, such as a pair of tweezers, to peel off the largest sections of the stain. Next, soak a microfiber cloth in acetone-based nail varnish remover and dab it along the seam of your garment. This is just to make sure that your fabric will not be damaged by the chemicals. Once you’ve made sure that your acetone-based remover won...

  Ink stains are a potential outfit ruiner. Whether you’ve accidentally ran a ball-point pen over the sleeve of your best white shirt, or your children have decided to give your favourite skirt a new design, ink stains can be incredibly difficult to remove. Try these methods for removing them. Cover in Salt Apply liquid laundry detergent  Blot with rubbing alcohol  Spray with hairspray  Soak in milk Spread over with vinegar and corn starch Cover in salt  If you catch your ink stain before it has dried you are incredibly lucky because they are easier to remove than dried stains. To remove fresh ink stains, cover the stain in salt and dab gently with a wet paper towel. Brush off the salt and check to see if the stain has been removed. If the stain hasn’t been removed, repeat the process, or try an additional method explained in this post. Apply liquid laundry detergent  For a dried, water-based, ink stain a liquid laundry deter...

  Cleaning with Laundry Detergent Cleaning clothes with a good quality laundry soap/detergent is the most simple and very effective way to fight against any viruses, bacteria and fungi lingering on clothes. They are designed to destroy all these deadly germs that cause illness. Use powder detergent for the best results to wash clothes. Use small loads of clothes in the washing machine. Use the full water level to wash and rinse thoroughly. Do not skimp on detergent – the soap will destroy all germs if allowed to work at full capacity. If not, you will have to count on luck. Use the hottest water safe for the clothing you have at hand. But be aware that synthetic fabrics do not take much heat. Washing the clothes in water with a temperature over 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius) is said to kill germs, according to Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), USA. Disinfecting Disinfectants contain germicidal ingredients that can destroy contagious disease-causing ger...

Most of the time, when we purchase some branded clothes; they come with the tag having a line that dries clean only. Openly, people take dry clean only label very seriously. Most of the time, it happens that the cloth manufacturers attach the label to all kind of clothes even if they can be washed at home also. But sometimes it is essential to get the cloth dry clean only. If you do not have enough time to go to the dry cleaning service providers and want to wash your clothes at home, then you are suggested to go through the guide given below. With the help of details given below, you can quickly complete the process of Dry clean clothes at home. So let's get started: First of all, read the label It is essential to read the label attached to your attire carefully. Along with the dry clean only statement that ad also contains some details like the temperature at which you should I read the cloth and also the temperature at which you should watch it. If you use speci...

  Turmeric – the elixir of life, queen of spices. It’s healing and cleansing properties so very well known. An Indian curry is non-recognizable and somewhat un-aromatic without this spice. Patents upon patents have been applied for the extract of  turmeric namely ‘curcumin’ for its “anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti fungal, anti parasitic, anti-mutagen, anticancer and detox properties”(ref). But nothing else concerned me but what the DIY beauty tips book told me. It proclaimed this herb as the magic cure for what I consider as dark craters on my face – those unwanted marks pimples left behind. I wanted those black marks to go forever. And this herb, the book says is “it”- The cure for all skin problems, especially blemishes and acne scars. A thorough scrub got rid of the spoon spots and the face color. If you try to spot clean the stain with the first soap you get, you will probably get an heart attack – the stain may turn a dark red if the wro...

  Introduction: In today’s busy world, with all of the daily chores and errands that individuals have to do, any hack to simplify tasks such as laundry can help. These simple yet effective laundry hacks will help you minimize time and effort when doing laundry for yourself or your family. Replace dryer sheets with a ball of aluminum foil If you run out of dryer sheets, don’t panic. Simply throw a ball of aluminum foil into the dryer. This will have the same effect as a dryer sheet, can last up to six months before needing to be replaced, and can be found in most kitchens. Use Vinegar as a Fabric Softener Vinegar helps soften the residue in any garments (i.e., towels) that cause them to feel tough in texture. Also, vinegar helps remove any remaining odors and tough bacteria that might be hiding in the garments. Eliminate Wrinkles by using Ice Cubes If you throw ice cubes into the dryer, you will get wrinkle-free clothing at the end. However, you want to make ...