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How to Fix a Loose Screw Make sure your screw is clean and dry. Tear off a piece of tape and separate it from the paper backing. Wrap the tape tightly around your screw or bolt, pulling slightly to stretch the tape and pressing it on tightly. Wrap in the direction of the threads, about […]

Instructions Step 1: Take out a matching spool of thread and cut a long piece of thread. Step 2: At the knot, cut off the old loose thread. Step 3: Thread a needle. Step 4: Sew your new thread to make a hem where there’s no longer one and make a knot at the end. […]

Loose Thread Does your bag or wallet show loose threads around the edges? You can remove these easily with the help of a lighter. By burning them the chances of the threads coming undone decreases, and next to that it will make your bag look better too! What should I do with loose threads? Pull […]

Most wool knitwear garments will say that they are machine washable on the care label, however, we would take this with a pinch of salt. If you use a washing machine, ensure it is set to a gentle cycle for knits to avoid any shrinking and make sure it’s on a cool setting of 30 […]

Can you ignore them? It’s the temperature and agitation that cause a problem when washing some items. Non-washable wool, for example, can shrink and felt if agitated. Delicates such as lace items, beaded or sequinned items and velvets can be damaged by machine washing. What happens if you machine wash a hand wash only sweater? […]

Luckily, moth holes may be easier to repair than you think. If the holes are particularly small, about 5 millimetres (0.20 in) wide or less, you can use fusible bonding web to close the hole. If the moth holes are larger, you can darn it, which means to mend a fabric hole by interweaving with […]

120° F. However, if you are looking for a chemical-free way to kill clothing moths, the best way to deal with them is by cooking or freezing the larvae and eggs. To kill clothing moth larvae and eggs by heat, place the items in an oven or food dryer at a temperature higher than 120° […]

Your closet or dresser drawers are prime breeding grounds. Those pesky holes in your sweaters, scarves and coats are a result of the adult moths laying eggs on your coziest goods. The eggs morph into larvae, which feed on natural fibers like wool, cashmere and silk. How do you keep holes out of cashmere sweaters? […]

Clothing made with wool, silk or cotton can be gently washed by hand. However, avoid washing suede, leather, fur, feathers or other fragile fabrics. Use a clean sink or basin filled with cold water and a gentle detergent. Is dry clean only really necessary? Most people send items to be dry cleaned because they are […]

Put in the effort, and clothes once showing serious signs of age will look good as new. You can use a fabric shaver or pill remover. You can use a razor. You can use laundry detergent with cellulase. Buy sturdy fabrics. Sort laundry carefully. Turn garments inside out. Don’t overload the machine. Use fabric softener. […]

Hang herbal sachets with lavender, thyme and rosemary to repel moths. Look to cedar scents, too, as cedar’s natural oils are powerful enough to kill closet moth larvae and eliminate infestations. Replace shelving with natural cedar boards. Use cedar hangers and cedar sachets for garments. What scent will keep moths away? Fill sachets with dried […]

A powerful vacuum cleaner is an effective way to get rid of wool moths. Vacuum under and around furniture, as well as the furniture itself. Shake out rugs and pillows before airing them out in the sun. A regular and thorough cleaning routine of commonly missed areas will help control the reproduction of moths. Can […]

The wash cycle needs to be at the hottest wash setting to kill moth larvae and eggs; more typically used for white cottons. But cotton does not contain the all important keratin. Woolens and silk clothes, which do, cannot be washed at those temperatures without damage. Does washing get rid of moths? Moth eggs, larvae […]

5 steps to a moth free wardrobe Deep Clean the Area. Use soap and water to wipe down surfaces and thoroughly vacuum cracks and crevices. Use a Natural Moth Killer. This will safely remove any larvae and eggs that might still be present. Store Clothes Correctly. Use A Moth Repellant. Repeat Every Season. How do […]

Tumble dryer sheets Floral fragrances are a great moth repellent. What do dryer sheets repel? Most dryer sheets contain the ingredient linalool, which can be found in plants like lavender, basil, and coriander, all of which naturally repel common garden pests. Similar studies found that this ingredient is also useful for repelling bugs like mites, […]

It is best to store off-season sweaters folded in a cool, dry location. Ideally you will store them folded on a high closet shelf or in a fabric box where they have some ability to breathe. If you do not have shelf space or fabric box containers, folding sweaters in an airtight container is the […]

Drying your clothing on a tumble dry or air dry setting can help keep clothes from shrinking by minimizing wear to the fabric fibers. Your clothing’s care tag will provide the optimal temperature and dryer settings to help avoid shrinkage. Does air drying cause shrinkage? Air dry or tumble dry your clothing: Instead of using […]

I’ve said this before; a hand knit item should always be washed once before it’s ready to wear. While we knit, we are constantly touching it. When we are not working on it, we may have your project in a bag or lying out in the open. It is bound to get a little dirty […]

There is no definitive answer to this question. Washing your clothes by hand will use considerably less water than using a machine but unless you use cold water, the energy required to heat the water in your home probably outweighs the electricity usage by your appliance. Is machine washed much better than hand washed Why? […]

What do hand-wash only labels really mean? Some manufacturers put hand-wash only labels on clothes because they haven’t tested them in the washing machine. This is to cover themselves, so that if you do machine-wash something and it gets damaged, you can’t blame them. What happens if you wash something that is hand wash only? […]