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October 24, 2011
Don’t Dry Clean Sweaters.
Please. Just hand wash them. Every few months, if they need it.
September 26, 2011
How To Dry Clothes Properly
An electric, heat-conducing dryer is the enemy of all clothing. Cotton fibers are supposed to have some humidity in them,…
September 21, 2011
Autumn Has Caught Us In Our Summer Wear
Autumn has caught us in our summer wear. – Philip Larkin, British poet Fall officially begins on Friday. Before you…
September 8, 2011
The Power Of The Jiffy Steamer: Jiffy J-2000 Review
For years I’d been hearing and reading about the power of steamers, but I never quite believed what I heard….
August 16, 2011
Lapel Rolls
A beautiful lapel roll is a sight to behold, one of the touchstones of a high-quality jacket. Unfortunately, some dry…
June 21, 2011
Hanging To Dry Is Better For Your Shirts and Better For Mother Nature
Hanging to dry is better for your shirts and better for mother nature. If you have a backyard, take advantage…
May 26, 2011
Q And Answer: How To Clean A Tie
Norm writes: I recently bought a lovely cornflower blue silk tie. I first wore it about two weeks ago, but…
May 12, 2011
University Of Illinois Extensions’ Stain Solutions
I was reading the Wall Street Journal’s article on underarm sweat stains and came across this excerpt The University of Illinois Extension…
April 13, 2011
The Key To Ironing Was Putting The Thing You Want Flat Under The Iron
I jokingly remarked on Twitter earlier today that the key to ironing was putting the thing you want flat under…
February 14, 2011
Using Oxiclean For Stain Removal
In Episode 4 of Put This On, I address using Oxiclean to remove stains – particularly underarm stains. You can…
January 27, 2011
“Home Comforts: The Art And Science Of Keeping House,”
When I was researching the Q&A for episode four of Put This On, I reached for one of my favorite…
October 14, 2010
Q And Answer: Why Does Wool Get Shiny?
Rob asks: Why do wool pants and suits get shiny over time? Is there any way to prevent/correct this? I…
October 4, 2010
Q And Answer: How Do I Wash My Sweaters?
Conor writes to ask: I’m a big fan of wool jumpers (or sweaters I guess?) and cardigans. A lot of…
September 10, 2010
Q And Answer: What Do I Do About Underarm Stains On Shirts?
Rebecca writes from Changwon, South Korea: My boyfriend and I are teaching in southern South Korea and it is the…
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