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Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Avoid This Washing Machine: Kenmore HE2 Plus Front Load Super Capacity Washer 4753

The latest on why VIewpoints reviewers warn against the Kenmore HE2 Plus Front Load Super Capacity Washer 4753.

Comparing Dry Cleaners: Price Does Not Equal Cost

Your clothing not only determines how others see you, but how you see yourself, so choosing the right dry cleaner is very important. You may be tempted to select your dry cleaner based on prices, but the least expensive isn’t always the lowest “cost”. When selecting a dry cleaner you should consider<br>♦Peace of Mind. A quality-minded dry cleaner will stand behind their work, no questions asked.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Urban gardening ideas: How to grow plants without a garden

You don’t need a garden to grow plants. Use walls, balconies and windowsills to grow a lush container garden in any urban environment.

Finding an Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaner

How a handful of dry cleaners hawking "organic" and "eco-friendly" services stacked up.

Things Your Dry Cleaner Won't Tell You

From what really happens to your clothes after you drop them off to how to find a dry cleaner you can trust, here's everything you need to know about the dry cleaners.

13 Things Your Dry Cleaner Won’t Tell You

Learn the secrets of the dry-cleaning trade to save money and get better service next time you drop off your clothing.

Tips from A Dry Cleaner For Removing Stains from Tablecloths

Learn some tips from a professional dry cleaner for removing red wine, gravy, eggnog, and other stains from a tablecloth.

Does Dry Clean Only Really Mean Dry Clean Only?

When to Dry Clean Your Business Suit

A guide to caring for a men's suit.<br>Dry cleaning is the best method for getting stains out of a men's dress suit.<br>Often we take our suits to the dry cleaners too often. This menswear guide explains how to tell when it's time to take a suit in for dry-cleaning.<br>A man's dress suit is one of t

What Happens to the Clothes You Forget to Pick Up From the Dry Cleaners?

What's the 'statute of limitations' when it comes to abandoned clothes?

Is It OK To Leave My Dry Cleaning In The Plastic Bag?

Is it OK to leave clothes in the plastic bag that is provided by the dry cleaner? Can the plastic bag actually harm clothes?

Does Dry Cleaning Cause Cancer?

The EPA says that dry cleaning's main ingredient is a "likely human carcinogen." Here's how to have wrinkle-free clothes—without the risk.

Wedding Gown Preservation: Going to Just Any Dry Cleaner?

Getting your wedding gown preserved and where to get it done right.

7 Things Your Dry Cleaner Wants You to Know

Pick up tips for saving on dry cleaning, never losing buttons and more

How Does Dry Cleaning Work?

Dry cleaning is a way to clean clothes without using water, but do your clothes really stay dry after you hand them to the dry cleaner?

Crepes at the laundromat? Dry cleaner puts new spin on old chore

"We wanted to take people's everyday laundry experience and bump it up to a new level."

Gert's Dirt: Dry clean or hand wash?

Many items with "dry clean only" labels can be washed in your machine or by hand. Wool, silk, rayon and linen can usually be safely washed at home.Items like lingerie should be hand washed. Dissolve a few drops of mild detergent in room temperature or cool water in a clean sink or tub. You...