Kamel Almani

How to Unshrink Your Clothes without Ruining Them

Stretch shirts, pants, sweaters, and more back to their original shape with these DIY fixes Oh no! Did you toss your favorite sweater or pair of jeans into the dryer and it came out a size smaller than it used to be? Is...

Quick & Easy Ways to Remove Wax Stains from Clothing

Laundry and cleaning specialist Kamel Almani & wikiHow staff explain how to get wax out of clothes permanently and effectivelyIf you need to remove wax from clothing, scrubbing or picking at it is unlikely to do the tric...

How to Reduce Static Electricity Quickly & Easily: Expert-Backed Tips

Best techniques & products to stop static electricityStatic electricity is a common annoyance, especially in the cold, dry weather. If you’re tired of being shocked every time you touch something, there are a few thing...

How to

Get Permanent Marker Out of Fabrics

No matter how careful you are, permanent marker stains happen and are frustratingly difficult to remove—especially from fabric. Thankfully, getting a permanent marker stain on fabric doesn't have to mean that the item ...

How to Get Diesel Fuel Smell Off Your Clothes & Hands

The best diesel-busting pretreatments and laundry hacks for fresh, clean garments The constant smell of diesel fuel while you’re working on a car or RVing is obnoxious, but it gets even worse when you realize your clot...

How to Shrink Polyester Using a Washer & Dryer or an Iron

''Transform loose polyester clothes into perfectly fitting wardrobe faves'' You have the perfect polyester piece in your wardrobe, but there’s one problem: it’s too big. But did you know it’s actually really easy t...

How to Remove Dye Transfer Stains from Your Clothing

Save your garments from stains with these simple cleaning tipsOh no! Did one of your colored clothes bleed dye onto other items in your laundry? Before you panic about ruining your clothes, rest assured that it’s act...

How to

Unshrink Jeans

Stretch out jeans that shrunk in the wash with our helpIt feels great to find a pair of jeans that fit just right, but it’s not so good when they unexpectedly shrink in the dryer. Shrinkage in denim jeans is pretty nor...

How to Fix Bleach Stains on Your Clothes

Rescue your white, black, and colored clothes from bleach mishapsWhether you accidentally spilled bleach on your favorite jeans or your white t-shirt has gone yellow, there are tons of ways to minimize bleach stains. Alt...

How to

Stop Fabric from Fraying

Learning how to effectively stop fabric from fraying can save you time, aggravation, and money. Whether you’re in the middle of a sewing or quilting project or you’re trying to salvage a favorite piece of clothing, a...

How to Remove Candle Wax From a Tablecloth

A guide to lifting candle wax stains on linens with an iron Candles add a warm ambiance to your dinner parties, but they can leave behind melted wax on your favorite tablecloths. Luckily, it’s super easy to remove wax ...

How to

Fix a Sweater That Has Stretched

Knitted and crocheted sweaters naturally stretch out, but there's no need to fret because shrinking them back down to size is almost always possible, whether they're made of wool or another material. Whether you need to ...

How To Easily Remove Candle Wax from Any Surface

Simple ways to get wax off clothes, carpet, furniture, and floorsWax stains may appear to ruin an item, but we're here to help. There are plenty of ways to remove wax from fabrics, hard surfaces, and more. For instance, ...

How to

Stretch a Polyester Shirt

Stretching synthetic fabrics like polyester can be tough, since they’re made from very stable molecules that allow them to keep their shape more or less permanently. However, it may be possible to make polyester shirts...

How to

Get Dye Out of Clothes

When dye bleeds into a nice piece of clothing, you don’t have to throw it away. Although some dye stains don’t come out, you can try rubbing alcohol, a color run remover, or bleach to save your beloved clothing. As l...

How to

Get Wrinkles Out of Polyester

Polyester is a synthetic fabric that requires special care. One thing to consider is that it wrinkles very easily and it cannot withstand high temperatures, so wrinkles can be a little harder to remove. Luckily, there ar...

How to

Shrink Jeans

If your new jeans are a size too big, or if your old jeans have gotten looser with wear, you can shrink the material using hot water. There are multiple methods you can use, but heat is a factor in each one. Here are a f...

How to

Clean Marker off a Doll

Sometimes accidents happen and marker winds up on your doll. Any porcelain doll should be handled with care, and consider seeking a professional for help. You can use acetone and peroxide to clean cloth dolls. For plasti...

How to Get Wet & Dried Spray Paint Out of Clothes

Plus, how to cover up stains & prevent them from happening It’s easy for a bit of wayward paint to splatter onto your jeans or sweatshirt while spray painting. Luckily, there are a few ways you can get wet and dry aero...

How to

Shrink a Hat

Most hats aren't exact fits for every head, so knowing how to shrink them is a useful trick. Shrinking a hat involves water and heat. Hats made from resistant fibers like cotton and polyester stand up better to extreme h...