Candle wax is simple to remove from fabrics if you allow it to harden first. Learn the best methods to remove wax from clothes, carpet, and upholstery.

Make sure to choose the cool water setting and a low-spin or gentle wash cycle, and add in gentle laundry detergent according ...

Baking soda is a versatile household cleaner in the laundry room, too. Here’s how to use baking soda in laundry, from pretreating stains to freshening fabrics.

Simply sign up to the EU trade myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Car doors, garden tools, washing machines and kitchen stoves will all become subject to the EU’s world-first carbon ...

Dust mites are microscopic creatures resembling insects that survive on shed skin cells and inhabit carpets, bedding and furnishings - largely going undetected. Yet, their existence in your household ...

Imagine this: You're sitting at Boston's Logan International Airport, stomach growling (you skipped dinner amid a mad dash to your gate). Looking up from your phone, you spot a blue-and-white vending ...

Tired of stubborn sticky labels on glass jars? Forget harsh chemicals! A simple kitchen staple, peanut butter, offers a surprisingly effective and gentle solution. Its natural oils break down adhesive ...

That 1970s retrofuturistic model known as the Ultrasonic Bath (but was more lovingly referred to as the "human washing machine") was a huge hit when it was showcased at the Expo by Sanyo – but it's ...

The idea of double cleansing has been around for decades, but it has become a trending skin care option with the rising pollution. Double cleansing is a method practised to wash your face twice. It is ...

Home electronics retailer Yamada Holdings has said it will sell a human washing machine, which attracted attention at the Osaka Expo, at its flagship store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district. A ...

There are all kinds of clever ways to reuse old glass jars around the house. You can preserve your garden's bounty in them, and some make darling drinking glasses. With some flowers, votive candles, ...