Lighten your load and pass along this guide for doing the laundry to your High School and College kids living at home with you. You may enjoy the refresher as well. 1. Check all care labels. Separate out items that need to be hand washed or…
Now that winter is over, it’s time to store away all those winter clothes until next season. Follow these simple rules to keep your winter fashions looking good season after season. Wash and dry clean everything before storage. Some stains that are now invisible may…
Being green doesn’t have to cost you a lot of money. It can save you money as well. Here are some easy ways to conserve energy in your laundry room, and other rooms of the house. Low Energy Appliances – “Energy Star Qualified” appliances use…
Rain. Snow. Sleet. Mud. Not to mention sweat. These are only some of the elements braved by marching uniforms throughout the season. Cleaning Band Uniforms Band uniforms are very expensive and generally require professional cleaning. They are usually wool or a wool/synthetic blend, and are…
How White Are Your Clothes? Keeping your whites looking healthy is more of a challenge today than ever. Unlike the old days consumers cannot simply add a little bleach to the wash. Instead of making them whiter, adding bleach might actually turn them yellow. Or…
With our chilly winters, it’s difficult to dress warmly without incorporating wool, cashmere, and down fabrics into your wardrobe. Quality, timeless items made from these fabrics often require a monetary investment when purchased and then, to prolong the life of these items, an investment in properly caring for them.…
Flannel fabric is fashionable; soft and warm; durable; and a great layering piece for your wardrobe or as sheets on your bed. But, you need to care for it properly or your flannel items will begin to look worn out, thin, and faded – like…
If you’re like a lot of folks you may “Google” something when you’re looking for an answer to a question. I do it too but lately, I’ve turned to Pinterest to find answers and suggestions to all sorts of questions. Recently, I’ve been trying to get…
This time of year has us toggling between summertime wear and winter wear the way the weather changes daily. However, we know that we’ll soon be packing and storing our summer clothing for good. Since you never know when summer will officially be over in…
*REPOST Now that we’re in September, the weather starts to get a little tricky. One week it’s warm and sunny and the next week it could be 30 degrees cooler. To prepare for cooler temps, now is a good time to get out your leather…