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Laundry, leather, shoes and upholstery: how to clean, restore and care for the materials you live with.

Fabric & Leather Care

Duvet being loaded into a front-loading washing machine

How to Wash a Duvet at Home - Know the Correct Technique

4 min read

If you know how to wash a duvet at home, then you can get rid of some pretty heavy laundry expenses. In this article, we have provided the process of washing duvets with a machine and by hand. Read the article to know the correct techniques...

Girl sleeping on plump pillows

Cushion 101: Types of Pillow Stuffing and Their Advantages

3 min read

When it comes to pillows, whether for the bed or couch, the primary thing that you should look for is comfort. On a bed, the more comfortable pillows are, the better sleep a person gets at night. Same goes for throw pillows on the couch. That’s why, you should always pay special attention to the stuffing that you are going to use. The material that a pillow is stuffed with can have a direct effect on your health.

Tailor's measuring tape draped over sewing supplies

Simple Steps on How to Use Fabric Tape to Solve Outfit Problems

3 min read

Rushing to work or a dinner date and your outfit rips in an unpleasant manner, that is too obvious to hide? That’s where fabric (or hem) tape comes to the rescue! Let’s take a look at how something so simple, can repair all sorts of outfit problems, where even seams can be fused within seconds.

High-efficiency detergent poured into a washing machine dispenser

High Efficiency Detergent

3 min read

There are high efficiency detergent manufactured by some of the detergent manufacturers. These detergents are especially useful to increase the efficiency of washing machines. This article tells you more about such products.

Spray starch bottle beside an iron and a pressed shirt

How to Make Liquid Starch

3 min read

One of the commonly used laundry products, liquid starch can be made at home too. Here are some tips for the same.

Front-loading washers in a laundromat

Best Front Load Washer

3 min read

Front load washers have become very popular in the last few years. However, which of them is the best, is a question, which every buyer faces. This write up will help you decide which one to buy.

Purple tufted sofa in a room with peeling walls

Homemade Upholstery Cleaner

3 min read

How do you make a homemade upholstery cleaner? What are the effective ingredients required for preparing the cleansers? Read the article to know the different recipes for upholstery cleaners.

Steam cleaner wand treating an upholstered chair

Upholstery Steam Cleaner

4 min read

If you wish to give your couch the new look again, upholstery steam cleaners are the way to go. These cleaners remove the dirt and get rid of the smell that develops in old upholstery. If you are thinking of purchasing one for yourself, read more to find out about the various options you have.

Antique tools and tack-trimmed leather upholstery

How to Install Upholstery Tacks

3 min read

Upholstery tacks are an extremely crucial tool as they hold the upholstery material together. If you’re wondering how to install them, the instructions mentioned below shall help you.

Folded t-shirts laid out on a bed

Polyester Fabric Care

3 min read

Polyester fabrics last longer, if you maintain them well. This article shares some insights into how to keep them clean and new for many days.

Bank of high-efficiency front-loading washers at a laundromat

HE Detergent Brands

3 min read

Interested in knowing about HE detergents? Well, then this article is for you. Go through to know why to use high-efficiency detergents and the brands selling them.

Pink sneakers hanging by their laces

A Few Simple Hacks That Show You How to Fix a Squeaky Shoe

2 min read

If you wish to let everyone know as you make an entrance, squeaky shoes make the perfect accessory. But for those who’d like to keep the embarrassment away, read the HomeQuicks article for some helpful tips.

Vintage iron on a work table

How to Starch Jeans

3 min read

Do you want to know how to starch jeans so that you can wear them nice and stiff, creating a wonderful impression on others? If you don’t have the time to get it starched from professionals, this HomeQuicks article will give you some helpful tips to do it yourself at home.

Woman ironing clothes on an ironing board

How to Starch Your Clothes

4 min read

You can starch your clothes at home using store-bought products or homemade starch. This article provides some tips for starching clothes.

Chewed gum stuck to the tread of a shoe

How to Remove Gum from Shoes

2 min read

We’ve all stepped into gum before. It’s difficult to get the gum off with your hands. This article lists some effective ways of getting gum off your shoe without having to touch it.

Steam cleaner head being run across carpet

Carpet Dry Cleaning vs Steam Cleaning

3 min read

Which method is better for cleaning the carpet, dry cleaning or steam cleaning? As both the methods have their own benefits and drawbacks, people are usually confused about the usage of carpet cleaners. Read this article and get your doubts clear.

Brush working dry cleaning powder into carpet

Carpet Dry Cleaning Process

3 min read

The process of dry cleaning a carpet is not as difficult as it seems. A carpet which is not heavily soiled can be easily cleaned at home. This section gives some simple tips to dry clean a carpet at home.

Tooled tan leather belts coiled on a white background

3 Extremely Effective Tips on How to Soften Leather

3 min read

Leather accessories like belts, shoes, hats, coats, and wallets are quite popular among people, because they are stylish as well as elegant. With time, leather becomes hard, however, there are several natural ways to soften it.

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10 Amazing Tips for Removing Latex Paint from Clothes

5 min read

A few drips or spills on the clothes while painting the house is inevitable. If it’s latex paint that you are using, then you need to act quickly to remove the stain as it dries up quite fast.

Natural bristle brush on a wooden block

Suede Brush

3 min read

A suede brush is a cleaning tool, used for cleaning suede clothing, shoes and other products. Equipped with soft and metal bristles, this brush helps clean suede material effectively without disturbing its nappy texture.

Person carrying a basket of white laundry

How to Remove Cigarette Smell from Clothes

4 min read

This article dwells on the different measures for removing cigarette smell from clothes. Cigarette smell often seeps into the cloth fibers and gives off a nasty smell. People around will not appreciate the stench. Here are some simple ways to remove cigarette smell from clothes.

Black leather dress shoes resting on a log outdoors

8 Ultimate DIY Hacks on How to Stretch Leather Properly

5 min read

It may happen that, sometimes you purchase a pair of leather shoes that turn out to be too tight to wear. You may also develop painful blisters on the feet, after wearing such shoes. It is a common fact that leather shoes will stretch naturally, if you wear them continuously. But what if you cannot tolerate the pain caused by the tight shoes? In such circumstances, you may opt for stretching leather so that the shoes fit snugly.

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Pressure Washer Reviews

4 min read

If you are on the lookout for pressure washer reviews, along with prices, you have landed on the right page. Here is a buyer’s guide for the same.

Care label on a folded shirt showing a row of laundry symbols

Laundry Symbols and What They Mean

5 min read

Seldom do we take interest in laundry symbols and their meaning, which is surprising considering that they drop hints which have a crucial role to play in the maintenance of clothes.

Laundry corner with stacked washer and dryer

Bleaching Clothes by Hand

2 min read

Bleaching is the best way to get rid of stains from white clothes. Let us discuss the exact procedure of bleaching clothes by hands.

Bottle of laundry liquid beside folded white linens

Bluing Agent for Laundry

3 min read

A bluing agent is used for restoring the whiteness of clothes and making them extra bright. Do you want to know the right way to use a bluing agent? Read on for more....

Gray leather armchair beside pastel storage drawers

Best Leather Cleaners for Sofas

4 min read

Leather cleaners are not something that one really needs until there are stains on their precious sofa. Know more about the best leather cleaners for sofas in the upcoming HomeQuicks article.

Blue dye swirling in water

Fabric Dye Removal

4 min read

Did you leave a navy blue sock with your whites? Is there a blue dye stain on your white shirt? Immediate action needs to be taken. This article will guide you about effective methods for fabric dye removal.

Cloth resting on a brown leather couch

How to Clean a Leather Couch

3 min read

Even the shiny, lustrous leather couches can become dull and dirty. As their utilization rate increases, they get dabbled by all sorts of liquids, causing various adhering stains.

Car covered in soap suds being washed outside a house

Best Pressure Washer for Home Use

4 min read

Cleaning is a regular activity that everyone has to perform. If you have to perform cleaning activities on a regular basis, then a pressure washer is a very good option. Let us read about some of the best pressure washers available for home use.