SOAP OPERA LAUNDROMATS

1.    White Vinegar Add 1 cup of distilled white vinegar to 1 gallon of hot water, submerge the item in the mix and soak it overnight. ...

What is Laundry Stripping? Laundry stripping is a way of soaking that will eliminate any leftover detergent, fabric softener, body oils,...

1.    Take Care with the Sunblock Sunblock is great to keep your skin from burning, but it can ruin your clothes.  The dyes and oils in...

1.    Do Not Put Detergent Directly on Clothing/Linens Laundry experts state that the best way to distribute detergent in the washer...

1.    Skip the Fabric Softener/Bleach/Ammonia Fabric softener, bleach and ammonia can irritate your skin or your respiratory system, do...

UPDATE 2022 - According to CNN, there us an "unprecedented" rise in respiratory viruses in children right now, overwhelming most...

Wool Coat Most wool coats are labeled dry clean only.  Often the lining has padding to prevent stretching and these inner fabrics are not...

1.    Use Vinegar White vinegar is a wonder, it is a natural alternative cleaner and deodorizer.  Simply pour a half cup of distilled...

1.    Turn clothes inside-out before washing. The sweat, body oils and bacteria accumulate on the inside of the clothing, this ensures...

1.    Wash Swimwear ASAP Whether the pool is in your backyard or you hit the beach, wash the swimsuits immediately.  Skip the sand from...

“The only people who don't make any mistakes are those who don't do anything.” ― Kelvin Wong Mistakes happen, unfortunately when it comes...

UPDATE 2021 All four of our full-service locations now have the San-O3-Wash System! Per the Aquawing/San-O3-Wash Website: The Aquawing...

TIP #1:   Do Dark Items Really Need to be Laundered Washing items, regardless of the color, causes a little bit of damage to the fibers...

Wool Coats/Sweaters/Pants Treat wool coats with a lint or suede brush after wearing to remove any surface lint or dried salt (pant hems,...

1.    Use Vinegar for Cleaner Clothes White vinegar is the secret to a cleaner house.  Most homes have a jug of distilled white vinegar...

Rotating Tumbler – the large drum like opening that holds the clothes and rotates, “tumbling” the clothes. Heater – powered by either...

STEP 1: Read Labels Clothing labels tell you more than just the size.  Labels will indicate if the item can be machine washed, or if it...

New Wardrobe Woes Skipping the wash cycle with new clothes can cause Contact Dermatitis, which happens when your skin is “exposed to a...