Journal

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 keep the points of your collar flat and sharp. This is how to use, choose and care for them, and keep your collar neat.

Navy and black lose their depth through washing, sun and friction. With these care tips, dark colours stay rich and even for much longer.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.