Clothing Care

Information on clothing and fabric care, laundry, stain removal, dry cleaning, moth prevention, clothing repair, wardrobe maintenance

Ohio State University: Care Label Symbols - Detailed article with charts explains how to read and interpret care symbols on clothing tags.
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Ohio State University: Clothes Moths - Offers information about fabric-eating moths and larvæ, and possible preventive measures.
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How Stuff Works: Dry Cleaning - Enlightening description of the dry cleaning process.
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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.
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Leather Apparel Association - Information on care and finding professional leather cleaners, as well as new leather fashions.
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Ohio State University: Silk: Special Fabric Needs Special Care - Tips and advice for care and handling of silk goods.
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Ohio State University: Storing Wedding Gowns and Textile Heirlooms - Explains proper storing and preservation techniques.
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Ohio State University: Microfibers: Functional Beauty - Information about microfibres and care of microfibre clothing.
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The Clothing Doctor - Steve Boorstein, a.k.a. radio's Clothing Doctor, offers tips on how to care for and clean fine clothing.
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Heritage Garment Preservation: Get the Facts on Wedding Gown Cleaning and Preservation - Free information on preservation and gown care advice.
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