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"Ugh! I just got taken to the cleaners!" This expression, meaning to get ripped off or overcharged for something, comes from the fact that dry cleaning — while at times necessary — can be expensive.  But anyone who complains about the cost of dry cleaning probably doesn't understand how it works. The dry cleaning industry definitely isn’t out to rip...

Silk looks wonderful and feels wonderful, whether used for clothing, bedsheets or something else entirely. Yet silk garments and linens are also expensive and difficult to maintain at times. This delicate fabric requires more care than most of the other fabrics we are used to, and many of us are scared to work with it because of how expensive it...

There is a very specific reason you are reading this, and that is because you discovered something strange in your dishwasher. You don't really see anything, but there is a smell that just won't go away. It is some weird combination of dinner from the other night and a lot of dampness that you hope you would never have to...

Shutterstock/Karana If you're reading this, you might be in a spot of trouble... That ‘spot’ being some spilled or smeared nail polish on your clothes or another piece of fabric you value. Unfortunately, nail polish can be one of the worst things to get on your clothes (or practically anything). It dries fast, leaves a noticeable mark, and nail polish...

There's nothing better than grabbing a towel, a set of sheets or a shirt, putting it up to your face and taking a whiff of that freshly laundered smell. It’s almost like taking in a breath of fresh air. But on the flip side, there's nothing worse than grabbing something you think is clean and getting a noseful of musty...

Shutterstock/New Africa Among the many crazes and trends that have popped up online, many swear by homemade cleaners and products, including homemade laundry detergent. This is great, and in many cases, we encourage it. Making your own cleaning products can help you save money and lessen your impact on the environment, but it is not always a wise idea. Often...