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More laundry tricks with baking soda
Want a natural way to brighten whites, even vintage linens? Use baking soda in your next load of laundry. The natural chemistry gently removes dirt and debris, even set-in odors, all while being safe for even the most delicate skin. It works great as a natural fabric softener and is fragrance free. For any of…
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Sustain your wardrobe.
The added wearability you get from professional cleaning is actually a benefit to the environment. Every extra use you get from a garment reduces your need to buy a new one, and keeps it out of the rag heap or landfill. Our gentle cleaning and laundry procedures add life and comfort to your wardrobe, prevent…
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The big brush off
No doubt, your valet or lady’s maid thoroughly brushes and airs your clothing after every wear. What to do without a staff? Brush your good clothes before putting them back in the closet. Brushing removes dust, grime and surface soil before it can penetrate. Use short, quick strokes against the grain, then finish with long…
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Switching seasons.
Before you store away your summer favorites, make sure everything’s clean and free of spills and stains. A little white wine spot or Seven-Up spill will oxidize over time, leaving a brown stain. Pack like-colored items together, and keep everything away from light and moisture. If you don’t have closet space, fold everything (with white…
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Get prepped for a fresher workout.
Before your post-turkey workout, get those funky gym clothes fresh again. According to Men’s Fitness, the easiest way to keep gym clothes smelling fresh is presoaking. Most workout garments are made with fibers that repel water, like Spandex and Lycra, so you need to presoak in a half-gallon warm water mixed with 1 ounce laundry…
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Tooth whitening alert.
Today’s products for whiter, brighter smiles go way beyond old-fashioned baking soda. At-home treatments deliver serious bleaching power – so if you’re whitening at home, be sure to do it when you’re not wearing good clothes. Even a tiny splatter can leave a permanent bleached spot on your blouse, shirt, sweater or jacket.
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Cushion rescue.
Grimy patio or porch cushions? We may be able to help. Depending on the size, material and condition, our dry- and wet-cleaning experts can add another season’s use to your outdoor upholstery pillows, pads and cushions. Give us a call — we’ll do our best to remove the evidence of summer before you stow them…
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Are your shirts getting tipsy?
Have you noticed a dark spot at the tips of your shirt collars? Are certain shirts, like your blue ones, more noticeably tipped, while others aren’t at all? Did they seem to just appear, doing a “vanishing ink in reverse” trick? What you have noticed is the adhesive from the shirt’s construction finally showing through…
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Conserve energy and ironing time.
If you are ironing 100% cotton shirts, khakis, sheets or tablecloths, skip the dryer cycle. Ironing cotton requires moisture; so hang them to partially air dry and iron when they’re still slightly damp. You won’t need to spray to get those pesky wrinkles out. You’ll save time, electricity, water and a dryer sheet. Do you…
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Highlighter stains
Adding a bright highlight makes studying, editing and text skimming a lot easier, but when a highlighter pen leaks onto your jeans, it’s a colorful mess. Here’s how you may remove the stain: (1) wipe the stain with rubbing alcohol and rub lightly, rinse with warm water. (2) Pour 2 tbsp. of liquid laundry detergent…