textile
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The Best Way to Clean Velvet
Whether you find velvet tacky or classic, you’ve probably noticed that the plush material has enjoyed a period of popularity over the past few years, adding softness to furniture and fabrics. But what happens when it’s time to take care of stains or spills, or tidy up your sofa? Here’s the best way to clean…
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You Need to Clean Your Outdoor Umbrella
Spending time outdoors during the summer can be a challenge. On the one hand, it’s finally warm enough to be outside. But on the other hand, we know that longer periods of sun exposure isn’t great for our skin. And while we may remember to take all proper precautions — sunscreen, a hat, bringing plenty…
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Stop Storing Clothes in Plastic Dry Cleaning Bags (and Use This Alternative Instead)
When you pick up items of clothing from the dry cleaner, they typically come in thin, clear, plastic garment bags. Once you get them home, it would make sense to simply pop them in your closet, in the bag. After all, these are pieces of clothing that you’re paying someone else to clean, so they…
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Never Dry These Clothing Items on High Heat
Even though I’ve been doing my own laundry for 20-odd years, and laundry is at minimum a thrice weekly household duty of mine, there are some — ok, a lot of — care instructions that I never bothered to learn. As long as my whites weren’t coming out grey or being shrunk to the size…