Have you used the pre-wash cycle before, or better yet do you know what it is best used for? Well, here is a quick rundown of what it is and why you should use it: Allows your clothes to soak and wash in detergent for a longer period of time thus better cleaning your clothes Cleans and rinses away the majority of the dirt before the main wash so that the main wash runs more effectively The pre-wash is not just for extra dirty clothes but can be a very useful function to keep

With it being summer and spending more time outdoors it seemed timely to help you with some tips on how to remove grass stains! Follow these easy steps: Soak the garment in cold water Dab or pour a small amount of vinegar directly onto the stain and let soak for 5 minutes Next, pre-treat the grass stain with non-chlorine bleach and using a soft bristle brush massage the solution into the stain for 2-5 minutes Let it sit for 10-15 minutes Rinse the affected area and check the

Don't get me wrong, dryers have their time and place, but have you ever wondered if you should be hang-drying any of your clothes? Enjoy this quick read on when you might take advantage of hang-drying and how to do it properly. Benefits and when to use this method: Delicate fabrics such as athletic wear Anything you are concerned about heat damage Anything you are concerned about shrinking Elastic bands in clothes such as underwear A good rule of thumb is: synthetic, wool, or

It seems we tend to dry most everything on HIGHT heat. Maybe this is just because we want it to be done as fast as possible. I understand this but there are definitely times in which HIGH heat is not best to use, in fact, it can be damaging to the very clothes we are trying to care for. Read on to find out when it is best to use LOW HEAT: Stretchy and athletic wear - Higher heats will damage these garments and make them lose their elasticity. In fact, the high heat can actual

Depending on when you come in you may experience that we are busy or perhaps there is hardly anyone here and your favorite machines and tables are all available. Well, read on to find out when we are at our slowest and busiest so you can better plan on a quick and efficient trip to the laundromat. Best Days to Come in: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Best Times to Come in: Right at open (6:30 am until around 8:00 am) Midday (11:00 am until around 2:00pm) Busiest Days and Times (ti

Do you use the pre-wash cycle? Should you use the pre-wash cycle? Maybe you have asked yourself these questions before. Read on to find out more about this critical cycle and why we believe you should be using this cycle. Some say you should use the pre-wash cycle for your extremely soiled clothes (which we agree with) but we also think it should be a standard cycle that you use everytime you do your laundry. Benefits of pre-wash: Removes a significant amount of dirt and smel

Have you ever wondered which type of detergent is best to use? Here is a quick list of the pros and cons comparing 3 different types of detergent: Powder, Liquid, and Pods. Liquid Detergent PROS Better for greasy and oily stains Convenient for pre-treating stains Dissolves easily at any water temperature CONS Easier to accidentally over or under dose Packaging isn't eco friendly Powder Detergent PROS Best for clay and mud stains Lowest cost per load CONS Doesn't dissolve as w

Permanent markers such as sharpie are well......PERMANENT. But don't let the fact that they are permanent discourage you from being able to get them out of your clothes. As always, we have a few simple hacks to get these stains out of your clothes. Here are the steps to take to remove these stains: Blot the stain carefully with RUBBING ALCOHOL (you may need to test this on a piece of your fabric to make sure it doesn't damage it because rubbing alcohol is a strong cleaner) T

Tired of those annoying, not to mention gross armpit and collar stains? Well, fear not because we have just the right remedy for these stains. Armpit and collar stains are notoriously hard to remove and if you do not target them right away begin to build up and eventually become almost impossible to remove. Follow these simple steps to remove these tricky stains: Adress the stain early on to avoid the waxy buildup You guessed it, our secret cleaner is CREAM OF TARTAR :) Sprin

Here are 10 quick tips from putthison.com for ironing quickly and effectively: Dampen your shirts. Most irons are terrible at giving off steam, so before you start ironing, dampen your shirt with some water from a spray bottle (set it on mist, not stream) or pull them out of the dryer while still damp. This will help soften up the fibers. Put damp shirts in a plastic bag. Let the water soak in and evenly distribute by rolling up your damp shirts and putting them in a plast

Have you ever stopped to wonder why you use fabric softener? Maybe it is because your mom used to use it and now it is just habit or expected? Whatever the reason, I am sure as you continue reading you will learn more about the good and potentially bad consequences of using it and be able to better choose if the product is right for you. The GOOD of Fabric Softener: Makes clothes softer :) Removes odor and makes clothes smell fresh :) Fewer wrinkles and less ironing time if a

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