A. Im afraid not, especially if it has shrunk several sizes smaller than its original size. The only thing that could possibly "stretch" the wool a bit is to soak the blouse in cold water and drip-dry on a sturdy body hanger (to keep its shape). This will hopefully "stretch" the knit enough to fit your size once again. Other than that, Im afraid youll have to learn your lesson the hard way and never again forget to read care label instructions carefully before laundering your garments.
Keeping White Sneakers Squeaky Clean |
Q. Hi! How do you wash rubber shoes or sneakers (white or light-colored) so that they wont dry up with those yellowish stains on the area where the fabric meets the rubber sole? Does this also happen with dark-colored sneakers? Candice Villegas
A. The swelling or seeping out of the adhesive material (as in glue) that keeps the rubber and canvas together most probably causes the yellowish stains to appear on your white canvas sneakers. Limit the use of hot water to wash your sneakers and try using a hard-bristled brush thats been dipped in a soapy detergent (with a little bleach to keep it bright white!) instead of soaking and wetting the entire shoe. Good luck!
Getting Rid Of Paint Stains |
A. Paint on textile can only be removed through the use of paint thinner, turpentine or some type of commercial solvent that will "erase" the oil-based stain when it is dabbed on and lightly rubbed with a toothbrush. Detergent wont do the trick, so try the solvent (ask your friendly hardware store for a little tin can!) first before laundering. You didnt mention what material your shirt is, so test the solvent on an inconspicuous place on the shirt (inside sleeve or seam) before going full blast on your stain removal procedure.
Ive Got Paint On My Shoes! |
A. Since there is a danger that using a commercial paint solvent on leather may destroy the hide, try using a less potent liquid like acetone to remove the paint stain. Again, its always good to test any chemical on an inconspicuous place prior to thorough use. Good luck!