Journal
Caring for jeans: keep colour and fit looking good
Jeans need fewer washes than you think. Here is how to keep colour and fit looking good: washing, drying, ironing and storing, with practical tips for each step.
Fabric softener and detergent: what to use for wool, viscose and cotton?
Not every detergent suits every fabric, and fabric softener often does more harm than good. Here is how to choose the right product for each material.
Preventing damp and mould in your wardrobe
As soon as the heating goes on and the windows stay closed, damp gets a hold on your wardrobe. Here is how to prevent mould and a musty smell in your clothes and wardrobe.
Preparing your winter wardrobe: airing, de-creasing and keeping moths out
Your winter wardrobe is coming back out. Here is how to air, de-crease and check your wool, knitwear and trousers, and how to keep moths away.
Rescuing a shrunken sweater or top: what works and what does not
A sweater that was washed too small is not always lost. What you can try, what rarely works and how to prevent shrinking next time.
Collar stays and a neat collar: how to keep your shirt polished
Collar stays keep the points of your collar flat and sharp. This is how to use, choose and care for them, and keep your collar neat.
Keeping dark clothes beautiful: how to stop navy and black from fading
Navy and black lose their depth through washing, sun and friction. With these care tips, dark colours stay rich and even for much longer.
What is acetate? Everything about the fabric behind the satin-look blouse
Acetate gives blouses their soft sheen and fluid drape. What exactly is it, how does it wear and how do you care for an acetate blouse without damage?
Hang or fold? How to store every garment properly
A sweater on a hanger stretches, a blouse in a drawer creases. Here is how to know per garment whether it should hang or lie flat, and which hanger to choose.
Road salt, rain and wet hems: how to protect your trousers and shoes in winter
White salt marks on your shoes, wet hems and stains on your trousers: winter is hard on them. Here is how to prevent and remove the damage.
Drying clothes in winter without a tumble dryer
In winter, laundry dries slowly indoors and you risk a musty smell or stretched knitwear. Here is how to dry every fabric well, without a dryer.
Stains after the holidays: candle wax, red wine and gravy out of your clothes
A drop of candle wax on your blouse, red wine on your shirt, gravy on your trousers. Here is how to treat the typical holiday stains without damaging your clothes.