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Correct Laundry Mistakes

Learn to correct and prevent fading, pilling, stretching and shrinking to make your laundry last.
How do I prevent and remove pilling from clothes?
How to prevent pilling and remove pilling from sweaters and clothes.
How can I save a shrunken wool sweater?
Mistakenly shrinking a woolen sweater can sometimes be reversed. Try these simple methods or use the felted wool for craft projects.
How do I get rid of yellowing from overbeaching?
Causes and removal of yellowing caused by chlorine bleach.
A red sock turned my son's underwear pink, what do I do?
What to do when colors fade in laundry
A pen exploded in my laundry, what do I do?
What to do when a pen explodes in the laundry
I washed a tissue and my laundry is covered with lint, what do I do?
How to remove lint after a tissue is washed in a pocket
How do I fix a scorched garment?
how to deal with scorched fabric or garment
Keep Black Clothes Black
Keep your black and dark colored clothing looking their best by following these preventative steps.
What Causes Grease Spots on Just Washed Clothes?
What causes those spots that look like grease that mysteriously appear on clothing as they come out of the dryer? The culprit is dryer fabric softener sheets.
Baking Soda: Laundry Suds Control
How baking soda works to control overflowing suds in the laundry.
About.com Video - How to Restring a Drawstring
This video shows how to restring a drawstring in pants or hoodies.
About. com Video - How to Sew On A Button
Broken and missing buttons are common in the Laundry Room. This About.com video shows you the simple steps to make the repair yourself.
About.com Video - How to Hand Wash Clothing
Delicate garments need special care. This About.com video gives you the simple steps to keep your hand-washed garments looking their best.
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