Deciphering Textile Care Symbols

If you saw this care symbol on a clothing tag, would you know what it means?

How about this one?

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February 10, 2009
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Peacock Trends, Ideal Fridge Temps & Going Green by Redesigning

Today's weekly roundup from TheHome.com features bold new trends and practical advice.  What's the best temp to keep the fridge at?  Did you know you actually need to "wash" the washing machine? 

Hot Trend: Peacock Feathers

August 28, 2008

For high glamour with an element of natural beauty, peacock designs are impeccable. A wave of peacock motifs has washed through the home accessories market recently in both ...

Furniture That's Got t » READ MORE

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August 28, 2008
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Wash Your Windows Like a Pro

Let’s be honest – the best part of spring cleaning is wiping away the dingy film of winter and unveiling the brisk feel of spring. Nothing is more emblematic of this transition than window washing. Before you break out the toxic window cleaner and squeegee, let’s talk over a few pointers for squeaky clean, non-streaky windows.

Borrowing our tips from the pros, we sat down with Megan Anderson, who specializes in non-toxic household cleanin » READ MORE

How do you wash your windows? Vote now!

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May 20, 2008
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To Dry Clean or Not to Dry Clean

That is the question. Especially nowadays. Toxicity might be an issue, or it might simply be that spending 10 bucks to dry clean that 30 dollar rayon shirt we picked up on our last vacation isn’t financially sound. Either way, we’ve all toyed with the idea of washing those items labeled ‘Dry Clean Only.’ Before we risk plunging them into suds, we might want to check out Fabric Direct’s handy on-line fabric care directory. In it we fin » READ MORE

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May 08, 2008
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Wash a synthetic pillow

NOT FOR FEATHER OR DOWN PILLOWS

If you have synthetic pillows (just in case there is any Euro/US terminology confusion, I'm talking about the rectangular, cotton covered, synthetic filled things you put your head on in bed!) that need to be freshened up, you will probably find that a label says, hand wash only. The reason for this is usually because in a machine the inner will roll itself up into a knot. Hand-washing a pillow is not very successfu » READ MORE

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November 23, 2007
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Spring Cleaning Time!

It's March and in my household that means it's SPRING CLEANING time! Spring cleaning can be tackled in many different ways. It all depends on what sort of person you are. I'm the type of person that likes to dash around my house and clean it all in one day. Others like to tackle one room at a time, or clean for a certain period of time. Whatever you do, make a plan and stick with it! There's nothing worse than having a bunch of half-finished proj » READ MORE

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March 13, 2007
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