Everyone “knows” club soda is the ultimate remedy for instant stain removal, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Our 107-year-old professional trade association, the Dry-cleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI), recently completed an in-depth study of the merits of club soda versus plain…
“Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd…”! If you’ve been humming this lately while spending time at the ball fields this summer, you may be humming a different tune while trying to get the grass stains out of your…
There is a reason many household cleaners have a “lemon scent”. It’s because lemons are pleasant and smell clean. But, other than smelling great, lemon juice is one of the best natural cleaners. Lemons are high in citric acid, have amazing antibacterial properties, and most…
Super Bowl parties are as American as the game of football itself. We’ve hosted a few around here and although they are loads of fun (whether you actually watch the game or not) they come with the potential for massive messes and tough after party…
Just a few more hours until the New Year and everything starts anew. While packing up the Holiday decor and laundering the seasonal linens, don’t forget to give the Christmas tree skirt a once over. Regardless of their original or sentimental value, tree skirts should…
Oops! Someone in your household just accidentally dribbled something on a clothing or household item. What’s the first thing you do? Do you wipe it, let it sit on the fabric and/or spray it with the first “stain removal” product you can get your hands on? If you say yes to any…
You can consult “Google”, YouTube, blogs, and Pinterest for stain removal tips but we’re going to tell you the best stain removal tip you need to know: Identify the TYPE of stain. Before you can treat the stain, you need to identify which of the four types…
Someone here had the unfortunate experience of trying to soak white clothing in a bleach mixture after reading an “online remedy” only to watch some of the white items turn a horrible yellowish color. We’ll let that person remain nameless but it’s a great opportunity to share with…
You may not have been treating it as such, but the iron is your friend. That reliable friend can take your clothing from frumpy to crisp in a matter of minutes, helping you look your best and feeling confident. Don’t just unplug your iron and toss it aside…
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 clothing…