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Halloween Stain Removal
Stain removal is all about the variables: the type of stain; the color of stain; the fabric—and the costume embellishments. And you have to think “outside the box” when it’s time to pre-treat, wash …Read the story →Folding fits.
Face it, no one likes folding sheets, but it’s a part of laundry life. Want to learn how to fold wrinkly fitted sheets like a pro? Check out this video http://youtu.be/YHTyH2nuFAw See how easy …Read the story →Setting a fresh table.
Don’t stash table linens back in the drawer for next time; bring them to us right away. Oil and grease, the most common stains on napkins and table linens, are the hardest to remove. …Read the story →Think Global, Buy Local
Want to make a local, sustainable choice for 2023? Well look no further than your neighborhood merchants. Born and raised in your home town, neighborhood businesses create jobs and contribute to our community in …Read the story →Cleaning the Greener Way
Have you avoided buying “dry clean only” clothes because of some “chemical” reputation? New technology has made cleaning eco-friendly and we’ve invested time and money to switch over. Ask us about our greener processes. …Read the story →Recycle, reuse and repeat
Reconstructed clothing is the new big thing in green fashion trends. How can you get in on the new fad? Recycle your favorite clothes – turn those khakis into shorts or that bridesmaid gown …Read the story →Handling a spill emergency
You just spilled something on yourself – what’s your first instinct? Like most of us, it’s to immediately scrub it off. Stop yourself – excess pressure or rubbing will actually push the spill into …Read the story →Jean laundry cycle
How often do you need to wash jeans? The experts say, according to Real Simple, keep them out of the washing machine unless they’re unusually filthy. Washing denim fades the color and causes fiber …Read the story →“A well-tied tie…
is the first serious step in life,” said poet Oscar Wilde, famous for “Living well is the best revenge.” Before your well-tied knot has a chance to help, be sure your tie is spotless. It’s …Read the story →The rule says never rub stains, but why?
The deeper the color the more likely you could “rub out” the dye. You take the chance of breaking fibers and “roughing up” the surface each time you rub a stain. If you break …Read the story →Out of the closet
Does shared closet space make finding your favorite outfit a hassle? Tired of shuffling dry cleaning bags only to find the pants you were looking for was in another bag with your partner’s jacket? …Read the story →Six Rules to Live By: Assess and Ask!
Oily stains are usually “blotchy,” with no outline around the perimeter Never put water or water-based stain removers on an oily stain Oily stains usually require drycleaning Bleach does not remove oily stains — …Read the story →
