Tag: Materials Science

Carpet Stain Solutions It’s unavoidable. If you have carpet, you are going to have spills. But fear not. Help is out there. We turned to the DIY enthusiasts from …

Removing Urine Smell from Carpet It’s bound to happen at least once. Pets have accidents. If you have carpet, urine stains and odors can be challenging. Here’s what you …

Regardless of the cost or quality, knowing how to polish leather shoes at home is a must if you own a pair. With regular shoe polish application, you can …

How to Remove Ink from Clothes Dryer If a ballpoint pen has snuck into your dryer and left a stain, the cleaning pros have plenty of advice on removing …

Can you wash running shoes in the washing machine?  Five of the most recognized running shoe brands reply to this question with an emphatic no, stressing the importance of …

What Is Patent Leather? Patent leather has a shiny surface created by applying varnishes, lacquers, and/or other composite resins.  Take a closer look at what this leather is and …

How to Clean Patent Leather Did your patent leather lose its shine? Are you trying to get rid of scuff marks? Discover how to clean patent leather to bring …

Using borax to clean carpets is a natural alternative to commercial carpet cleaning solutions. Borax, a boron compound, is a natural element used as a household cleaner throughout the …

Does cotton shrink in the dryer? Answer at a Glance: Cotton does shrink, but it’s not just the dryer that’s to blame. By understanding the laundering process and the …

Does cotton shrink in the wash? Cotton does shrink in the wash. In the case of cotton, it’s the agitation that’s the culprit for shrinkage, not heat, so yes, …

Does organic cotton shrink? Yes, organic cotton does shrink. All cotton that is not treated or preshrunk will shrink, including organic cotton.  Many organic cotton clothing manufacturers understand how …

We have the solution if you need to safely remove lipstick from lips, carpets, or even clothing. Read on for more info. Removing Lipstick from Lips The most effective …

How to Stretch Leather Shoes According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, ill-fitting shoes cause most foot injuries and deformities, including bunions, corns, calluses, and hammertoes. In fact, …