textiles
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Here Is Your Car’s Spring Cleaning Checklist
When you think of “spring cleaning,” you probably imagine tidying up your house, clearing out your closets, and focusing on your most lived-in space — but what’s more truly lived-in than your car? Depending on what your commute to work, school, or leisure activities looks like, you probably spend a lot of time in your…
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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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Avoid Wearing These Fabrics in the Heat (and What to Wear Instead)
Although we’re still a few weeks away from the official start of summer, temperatures across the country have already been soaring. And while sweating is completely normal — and crucial for regulating our body temperature — arriving at work with your shirt already soaked from your morning commute isn’t a good look for anyone. But…
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The Best Ways to Darken Your Bedroom (That Aren’t a Blackout Curtain)
I require pitch blackness and perfect silence to sleep at night — no room is ever dark enough for me, though I keep trying to find one. If you’re like me, you probably have blackout curtains and a little eye mask, but there are more ways than that to further darken a room. Here are…