Who doesn't love a beautiful leather piece in their wardrobe? Leather is classy and durable and is definitely a must-have. Leather also needs special care so that it can be enjoyed for years to come. For your more valuable leather pieces, you may want to take them to a professional for quality cleaning periodically. In between professional cleanings and for your less expensive items, be sure to consider these tips.

Trying to decide which detergent to choose while standing in an aisle surrounded by dozens of choices can be an unpleasant experience. From brands to scents, to slogans claiming unique abilities, it's hard to know what detergent is actually able to do, and throwing fabric softener into the mix makes it even more complicated. We've decided to make it easy for you- read below to find out what you need to know.

Doing laundry is more like a combination of tasks. You need to collect dirty clothes, sort them, load to the machine, dry, and then fold. And since it is ongoing, you are never done. Understandably, some people opt to outsource washing and folding services. However, there are a few rules to make the work ABC easy.

It seems like no matter how hard you try, lint appears like magic. While the problem may be less noticeable on things like socks, it is tedious to try to clean off a pair of slacks right before work every morning. So how can you prevent the problem?

Doing laundry can be one of the most tedious house-chores, especially when you have a newborn! Not only is an infant's skin more sensitive and delicate, but their unpredictable spit-ups and accidents can mean washing more often than normal. Onesies, blankets, socks, mittens, burping rags-there are countless fabrics your baby uses every day! But do they need special care, or can you just throw it in the wash with everything else?

Hopefully, when you think of your bed, you have peaceful images conjured up by the many restful nights it has afforded you. Often the attributes that make our beds so comfy, like having comfortable pillows and clean sheets, are overlooked. Maybe cleaning these items is routine for you, or perhaps you haven't attended to their maintenance as frequently as you would like. It is necessary to clean your bed linens and mattress cover regularly for a healthy environment. But how often should you wash your bedding? Continue reading to find out more.

If you're wondering why your clothes always get wrinkled, the simple answer is because of heat and water. The fabric in clothing is made up of bonded molecules. When they get wet or heat is added, the bonds are broken. As the fabric cools, new bonds form that lock the fibers into a new shape, causing wrinkles.

So much is centered on finding the bride's dress when you are planning your wedding and then the dress is the centerpiece of the actual wedding day. What happens when all the festivities are over and the precious wedding gown is now hanging in the closet? Do you want your dress preserved for future generations? The good news is that proper care can preserve a wedding dress for hundreds of years.

We know that it can be hard to tell how long certain clothing items will last after being laundered. Dress shirts are definitely within this category. You know that you can probably get more than one wear out of them, but what exactly is the right number?