Ayad Mirjan

How to Starch Your Jeans (According to Experts)

Dry cleaning & laundry specialist Ayad Mirjan shares his recipe for a simple starch soakStarch can make your jeans look as crisp and free of wrinkles as the day you bought them from the store! It's also not hard to achie...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Stretching Out Tight Shirts

Get more life and more comfort out of your favorite cotton T-shirtWhether you pulled a blunder with the clothes dryer or the shirt was never big enough in the first place, there are ways to stretch a tight cotton t-shirt...

How to Get Rid of Blood Stains in Clothing & Fabrics: Best DIY Methods

Remove fresh and dried blood stains from any surface Whether they’re from unexpected nosebleeds or accidental cuts, blood stains can be frustrating because they’re often difficult to remove. However, if you act quick...

How to Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes Without an Iron

Quick and easy ways to unwrinkle clothes in a dryer, shower, & more You rush out of bed and throw on your clothes, only to see that they’re covered in unsightly wrinkles. You don’t have an iron, so what can you do to...

How to Stretch Out Clothes & Prevent Future Shrinkage

Learn how to unshrink your clothes with this guide Nothing is more frustrating than taking your clothes out of the dryer to discover they’ve shrunk in the wash. Luckily, many fabrics can be stretched out, so there’s ...

How to

Stretch Cotton Pants Legs

Whether you accidentally shrink a favorite pair of cotton pants or have simply outgrown them, don’t despair! You might still be able to stretch the pants out to fit you again, so don’t get rid of them just yet. No ma...

Quick & Easy Guide to Cleaning Any North Face Jacket

How to wash waterproof, fleece, or down jackets from North FaceNorth Face jackets, even waterproof ones, need not be taken to a dry cleaner. However, you'll want to protect your investment should you decide to self-laund...

How to Iron or Steam a Suit Jacket at Home

Easy ironing instructions for a crisp, clean, wrinkle-free suit jacketJackets are an integral part of any suit. Rather than paying for dry cleaning, you can iron your jackets at home to keep them looking their best. Iron...

How to

Wash Clothes without a Washing Machine

Washing clothes by hand typically uses less energy and water than washing machines, and may be less likely to cause damage. It's also a handy skill to know if you're traveling without access to a wash machine, or if your...

How to Dry Clothes Fast: Easy Tips & Tricks

The best hacks to get your wet clothes dry ASAPYou’ve done a load of laundry, but now there’s a problem: all your clothes are wet, and you need them dry, stat. If you don’t want to wait around for a dryer cycle or ...

How to

Use Tide Pods

Instructions & best practices for using Tide PodsTide pods are dissolvable capsules containing the appropriate amount of Tide detergent, stain remover, and brightener for a load of laundry. To use, determine your load si...

How to

Clean Underwear

Underwear get dirty quickly and seem to be the most difficult clothes to wash correctly. You can wash your everyday underwear in the washer, but for delicates, you’ll have to do some hand washing. If you know the prope...

The Best Ways to Get Chocolate Stains Out of Your Clothes

Treat both fresh or set-in stains with our effective cleanup tipsWhen chocolate melts on your clothes, the dark oily stain left behind may seem like a challenge to remove. Luckily, you can get chocolate out of your cloth...

How to

Iron a Polo Shirt

Polo shirts can become more relaxed and less crisp with normal wear and tear. Using an iron and starch, you can make polo shirts appear crisper as well as prevent their collars from curling. Try to iron your polo shirts ...

The Best Ways to Wash Period Underwear

How to clean your menstrual underwear and remove stains Period underwear is reusable, absorbent underwear that’s an eco-friendly alternative to traditional menstrual pads or tampons. We're here to explain everything yo...

How to Prevent Clothes from Wrinkling in the Washer and Dryer

Quick fixes and hacks to keep clothes wrinkle-freeYour clothes just came out of the wash smelling fresh like a daisy but, oh no, they’re wrinkled! How did that happen? Well, it turns out that there are a lot of things ...

How to Clean a Puffer Jacket: Machine or Hand Washing?

Get rid of stains and keep the filling fluffy You might be spending a lot of time in your puffer jacket, especially during the winter! But eventually, the time comes when the need to wash the puffer trumps the need to we...

How to

Clean Faux Fur

Faux fur, sometimes called fake fur, is a material found on many types of clothing, upholstery, and other household objects. After use, you may find yourself wanting to clean your faux fur. Luckily, you can keep your fau...

3 Easy Ways to Starch Shirts

Freshen up your shirts with commercial products, corn starch, or vodka Starching a shirt is one of the best ways to provide the garment with a look that is crisp and fresh. Apart from minimizing wrinkling and providing a...

How to

Avoid Nighttime Stains During Your Period

Many people have woken up to bloodstains on their bedsheets at least once - and it's not uncommon for the stain to remain in lighter-colored sheets or clothes, which is a frequent source of frustration. However, don't pa...