Fabric Care (Cleaning and Stains)

Fabric Care Sites:

Iron Stains in the Laundry Iron Stains in the Laundry: How to get iron stains out of laundry, and how to deal with rusty water. Includes instructions for testing for colorfastness. (Fabric Care) http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5539.html Chemical Spots, Stains and Discoloration of Home Furnishings Chemical Spots, Stains and Discoloration of Home Furnishings: Tips and advice for preventing fabric problems on home furnishings. (Fabric Care) http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/nf136.htm Removing Smoke Odors from Clothing Removing Smoke Odors from Clothing: Discusses proper removal of smoke odors from clothing. Includes information about ozone treatment. (Fabric Care) http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Textiles/nf16.htm Clothing Labels Clothing Labels: Discusses clothing care labels. (Fabric Care) http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Textiles/nf93.htm Removing Skunk Odor from Clothing Removing Skunk Odor from Clothing: Discusses options for removing skunk odor from clothing. Includes information about commercial products. (Fabric Care) http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Textiles/nf15.htm How to Minimize Mildew Damage to Clothing How to Minimize Mildew Damage to Clothing: Discusses mildew removal and prevention in clothing. (Fabric Care) http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Textiles/nf17.htm Moth Protection For Woolen Apparel Moth Protection For Woolen Apparel: Discusses methods for protecting woolen apparel from moth damage. Includes storage information. (Fabric Care) http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Textiles/nf14.htm Fabric Link - Fabric Care Center Fabric Link - Fabric Care Center: Offers a stain removal guide, laundry tips, information on storing garmets and special care topics. Features FAQ. (Fabric Care) http://www.fabriclink.com/fabriccare.html Care and Stain Removal Care and Stain Removal: Advice for fabric problems. Features FAQ. (Fabric Care) http://www.extension.iastate.edu/textiles/stain.html Emergency Flood Information - Salvaging Damaged Clothing Emergency Flood Information - Salvaging Damaged Clothing: Discusses care for items of clothing damaged by flooding. Includes advice for leather. (Fabric Care) http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Textiles/nf70.htm Fabrics.net - Fabric Care Fabrics.net - Fabric Care: Consumer tips, instruction and advice. Features projects, contests and a newsletter. (Fabric Care) http://www.fabrics.net/fabricca.asp Better Homes and Garden Stain Removers - Clothing Better Homes and Garden Stain Removers - Clothing: Remedies for removing ink, lipstick, deoderant and other stubborn stains. (Fabric Care) http://www.bhg.com/home/Stain-Remover-Clothing.html Spot and Stain Removal for Washable Fabrics Spot and Stain Removal for Washable Fabrics: Instructions and procedures for washable items. Includes a stain removal guide. [PDF] (Fabric Care) http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/cltxt2/c638.pdf Tide Stain Detective Tide Stain Detective: Advice on stain removal built around Tide brand products, but still gives valuable tips. (Fabric Care) http://www.tide.com/staindetective/ Stain Guide Stain Guide: Solutions to common stain problems using readily available household cleaning items. (Fabric Care) http://www.chemistry.co.nz/stain_frame.htm Fabricology: The Science of Fabric Care Fabricology: The Science of Fabric Care: An alliance of universities and textile-industry companies presents research on how to care for different kinds of fabrics. Includes case studies [PDF]. (Fabric Care) http://fabricology.com Stain Removal for Washable Fabrics Stain Removal for Washable Fabrics: Suggestions for removing stains from washable fabrics. Includes removal techniques and guides. (Fabric Care) http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Textiles/g922.htm Ann's Satin Sheets Wash and Care Guide Ann's Satin Sheets Wash and Care Guide: General care information and washing tips. (Fabric Care) http://www.satinann.com/sheets_satin/wash_satin.htm Conservation of Textile Items Conservation of Textile Items: Discusses preservation of textiles. Includes resources. (Fabric Care) http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Textiles/nf137.htm Making Choices About Cleaning Flood Damaged Bedding and Household Linens Making Choices About Cleaning Flood Damaged Bedding and Household Linens: Information about cleaning bedding and linens after a flood to prevent mildew and odors. (Fabric Care) http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Textiles/nf198.htm How Can I Fix the Bleach Spots on my Favorite Clothing? How Can I Fix the Bleach Spots on my Favorite Clothing?: Explains how to correct the problem of accidental bleach spots on fabric. (Fabric Care) http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/bleachmistake.shtml