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April 13, 2011
The Key To Ironing Was Putting The Thing You Want Flat Under The Iron
I jokingly remarked on Twitter earlier today that the key to ironing was putting the thing you want flat under…
February 14, 2011
Using Oxiclean For Stain Removal
In Episode 4 of Put This On, I address using Oxiclean to remove stains – particularly underarm stains. You can…
Put This On Episode 4: Grooming
Jesse visits the barber, a how-to for the classic wet shave and some guidance on avoiding and removing underarm yellowing…
January 27, 2011
“Home Comforts: The Art And Science Of Keeping House,”
When I was researching the Q&A for episode four of Put This On, I reached for one of my favorite…
October 4, 2010
Q And Answer: How Do I Wash My Sweaters?
Conor writes to ask: I’m a big fan of wool jumpers (or sweaters I guess?) and cardigans. A lot of…
September 10, 2010
Q And Answer: What Do I Do About Underarm Stains On Shirts?
Rebecca writes from Changwon, South Korea: My boyfriend and I are teaching in southern South Korea and it is the…
July 5, 2010
Q And Answer: Wrinkle-Free Shirts?
Dan in Baghdad writes: What is your thought on wrinkle free shirts? Personally I’m not a big fan: First, they’re…
June 1, 2010
Q And Answer: Laundering Dress Shirts
Nick asks: Quick question for you. Since it’s the summer time, my dress shirts usually need washing after one wear…
March 11, 2010
How To Really Clean A Shirt
From our friends over at StyleForum, a five-step system for getting rid of stubborn stains in shirts using vinegar and…
December 17, 2009
Q And Answer: Best Way To Clean Dress Shirts?
Jacob from LA writes to us: While I understand a good deal about the care of my New Standards, shirts…
November 4, 2009
My Mother Spent Several Years As A Textile Conservator
My mother spent several years as a textile conservator. It was her job to clean and preserve fabrics of all…
November 2, 2009
Put This On, Episode 1: Denim
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