Fabric Care Guides for Special Materials

Fabric Care

Certain fabrics need special care. Learn how to clean and care for delicate fabrics and materials, including linen, silk, wool, rayon, and more.

steaming a shirt in the shower
9 Smart Ways to Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes Without an Iron
adding a laundry detergent pod to the washer
I Tried Liquid Detergent vs. Pods in My Laundry, and the Results Surprised Me
How to use castile soap for laundry
How to Use Castile Soap for Laundry, Plus Mistakes to Avoid
Placing the homemade dryer balls into the dryer
I Tried Dryer Balls Versus Sheets in My Laundry, and There Was a Clear Winner
Taking fresh laundry out of the dryer
How to Make Clothes Smell Good: 9 Ways
Child plays with yellow playdough
How to Get Playdough Out of Clothes the Easiest Way
Submerging the laundry in the bathtub
How to Make a Go-To Recipe for Laundry Stripping
pile of black & gray jeans
How to Wash Black Jeans and Stop Them From Fading
How to clean suede shoes
How to Clean Suede Shoes (and Save Them from Future Stains)
Female hand loading jeans into a washing machine
How to Wash Your Jeans the Right Way
a neatly folded stack of sheets
How Often Should You (Actually) Wash Your Sheets?
Tie dye shirts hanging on a clothes line
How to Wash a Tie-Dye Shirt the Right Way
Hand holding a laundry detergent pod
Can You Use Dishwasher Pods for Laundry?
Using a toothbrush to remove debris from VELCRO
Can You Wash Velcro? Here's How to Do It Properly
Overhead view of a properly folded American flag
How to Fold a Flag the Right Way
Light purple polyester tank top with wrinkles hanging on rack
How to Get Wrinkles Out of Polyester
A made bed with white sheets and pillows against a wood headboard.
What Are Supima Cotton Sheets?
White silk sheets placed inside washing machine
How to Wash Silk Sheets
Clean shearling slippers being worn on feet
How to Clean Shearling
Brown velvet bedding and throw pillows laid on bed closeup
How to Wash and Care for Velvet Bedding
Brown suede coat next to cleaning materials
How to Clean a Suede Jacket
Raincoat laying on a table in the laundry room
How to Wash and Care for a Raincoat
pens leaking in back jean pocket
How to Get Ink Out of Jeans With 2 Easy Methods
folded white towels
How to Soften Towels
White linen bedding
How to Wash Linen Sheets and Duvet Covers
caring for faux leather
How to Clean and Care for Faux Leather
silk pillowcases
How to Wash and Care for Silk Pillowcases
Pink fleece jacket lying on a metal drying rack
How to Wash and Care for Fleece Jackets
Brown and tan wool coats laid on white surface next to tan wool scarf, soft-bristled brush and glass on white cloth
How to Wash a Wool Coat That Isn't Dry Clean Only
Gray velcro strap held up with pliers with string attached to velcro
How to Clean Velcro
Wiping down a suede sofa
How to Clean a Suede Couch
White leather chair with brown stains next to houseplant
How to Clean White Leather Stains in 5 Easy Steps
Sheepskin rug on wooden floor surrounded by indoor plants and bed corner
How to Clean a Sheepskin Rug
Blue microfiber couch cleaned with bristle brush next to basket of cleaning materials
How to Clean a Microfiber Couch
yoga mat hanging on a fence
How to Properly Clean a Yoga Mat Before Your Next Workout
Wool rug with broom, bucket, towel, sponge and wool wash detergent for cleaning
How to Clean a Wool Rug With Household Items
Couch with dark blue upholstery and yellow and white pillows on right side
How To Clean Upholstery
Someone placing a sweater in a mesh laundry bag
How to Clean and Care for Sweaters
Someone cleaning brown leather shoes with a brush
How to Clean and Care for Moldy Leather Clothes and Shoes
removing a stain from suede
How to Clean Stains on Suede Shoes, Clothing, and More
A pair of gray modal pajamas
How to Wash and Care for Modal Clothes
Someone putting a bathing suit in a sink
How to Wash and Care for a Swimsuit
Red football uniforms being cleaned and hung up to dry next to wicker laundry basket
How to Clean and Care for Football Uniforms
Tan Ugg boots in a doorway
How to Clean and Care for Ugg Sheepskin Boots
A variety of athletic wear and cleaning materials
How to Wash and Care for Elastane (Spandex) Clothing
Nine types of winter coats hanging up
How to Clean and Care for 9 Types of Winter Coats
A brown fur coat on a hanger
How to Clean and Care for a Natural Fur Coat
Someone hand-washing faux fur trim
How to Wash and Care for Faux Fur Clothing
Someone cleaning a stain on a tie
How to Clean and Care for Silk Ties
Orange button-down acetate shirt folded by hand
How to Wash and Care for Acetate and Triacetate Clothes
vinyl clothing and boots
How to Wash and Remove Stains From Vinyl Clothes
Latex and memory foam pillows and bedding folded and stacked together
How to Wash and Care for Latex and Memory Foam Bed Pillows
A hand-knit hat and a ball of yarn
How to Wash and Care for Hand-Knit Clothes and Blankets
Team jerseys air drying next to cleaning materials and laundry basket
How to Wash and Care for a Sports Jersey
A wool sweater with an iron and other cleaning materials
How to Iron Wool: 7 Steps to Preserve Clothes
Pillows on a bed with detergent and dryer balls
How to Wash, Dry, and Care for Polyester Pillows
Black and gray compression garments held in hand next to glass of water and clothing pins
How to Wash Medical and Sports Compression Garments
Someone cleaning a leather purse
How to Clean a Leather Purse
A workout top hanging from a white sink
How to Clean and Care for High-Performance Activewear
Someone washing feather bed pillows
How to Clean and Care for Feather Bed Pillows