When your favorite fitness gear loses its fresh smell: First, turn everything inside out before washing to expose what’s the dirtiest. Add a quarter cup of white vinegar to your washer to release odor-causing bacteria. Special detergents like Win or HEX are formulated to deep clean performance fabrics. And never use a fabric softener—it leaves…

Nothing evokes back-to-school like the smell of new denim. When you buy a pair made of untreated raw denim, some experts recommend wearing for six months before washing. Why? It takes wear to break down super-stiff fibers, and during the process the jeans actually conform to your shape. When you do wash (or have us…

We’ll be closed Monday to celebrate the end of summer with our families. It’s a time to remember the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., “No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” We’ve built our business by providing “painstaking excellence” from our…

Blot beer stains as dry as possible. As soon as you are able, rinse the stain with cold water from the back of the stain. Mix liquid laundry detergent (or dish soap) with cold water and soak the stain at least ten minutes. Rinse thoroughly and launder in warm water. Yellow mustard can be tough…

The smell of fresh air from line drying is as pleasurable as knowing you’re saving energy. Wooden clothespins and a sunny spot will do the job best. Shake items before hanging to dewrinkle, hang shirts from bottom, pants from top. Turn dark items inside out to reduce sun fade. Don’t line dry sweaters – they’ll…

Sweating is part of life. Whether it’s triggered by heat, humidity, stress, or physical activity, perspiration is completely natural. Unfortunately, the stains that come with it aren’t. When sweat mixes with deodorant, it can leave behind stubborn yellow stains or chalky white residue. Often, using too much product is to blame. Stick to a single,…

Skin-friendly fabrics are essential for comfort and minimizing irritation, especially for sensitive skin, and should be chosen with care for their breathability, softness, and hypoallergenic properties. Natural fabrics like organic cotton, bamboo, linen, and silk are top choices due to their gentle texture, moisture-wicking abilities, and low likelihood of causing allergic reactions. Tencel and hemp…

After each use, rinse swimwear in cool tap water to remove sunscreen, sand, sweat and chlorine. To wash after a few wearings, turn the swimsuit inside out and hand wash in the sink, using a few drops liquid detergent in warm water. Gently squeeze the suds through the garment, don’t wring or twist. Rinse well and…

To remove berry stains from clothing, act quickly by blotting the stain and rinsing it with cold water to prevent setting. Apply lemon juice or white vinegar, let it sit briefly, then treat with liquid laundry detergent and wash in cold water. Boiling water can be effective for fresh stains on white or colorfast cotton—pour…

Pack light, breathable clothing like cotton, linen, and moisture-wicking fabrics that can mix and match easily. Stick to a color palette so your outfits are interchangeable. Always pack a swimsuit, even if you’re not planning on swimming—you never know! Roll your clothes instead of folding to save space and reduce wrinkles. Use plastic dry cleaning…