Laundry & Stains

Freeze, scrape, then iron through brown paper. Here is how to get candle wax out of fabric, including leftover dye, delicates and upholstery.

A monthly Tub Clean cycle, a wiped gasket and a clear drain filter stop washer smells. Here is how to clean washing machine drum parts properly.

Dish soap lifts regular mascara, while waterproof formulas need micellar water or alcohol first. Here is how to get mascara out of clothes safely.

Baking soda, a soft brush and cool water fix most caps. Here is how to remove sweat stains from hats safely, including cardboard brims, wool and straw.

A nylon stocking wipes off fresh white marks in seconds, while yellow armpit stains need a vinegar or peroxide soak. Here is how to fix both.

Lemon juice and salt lift most rust spots, but bleach can lock them in. Here is how to remove rust stains from clothes, from gentle fixes to fabric-safe removers.

Cold water, an enzyme soak and no heat remove most blood stains from sheets. Here is the step-by-step method for fresh, dried and period stains.

Most weighted blankets under about 20 pounds can be machine washed on a gentle, cold cycle. Here is how to check the fill, wash by machine or by hand, and dry it safely.

White vinegar or warm soapy water breaks slime down fast. Here is how to remove fresh, dried and washed-in slime from clothes without damaging the fabric.