Household Fabrics

bed sheets

Caring for Bedsheets

Mattress Advisor, in an online article from May 2021, shared results of a survey from over 1,000 people about their bed-cleaning habits. I found the results both disturbing and disgusting. First, the average person changes their sheets approximately every 24 days. Second, survey participants stated it could take up to 35 days before they considered their unwashed sheets gross. After reading that second statistic, I stopped reading the article; I couldn’t stomach the thought of learning more. …

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After the party

Cleaning Up After the Holidays

The party is over, leaving us in the month of January feeling letdown. Fall Festivals that begin in October lead to a big Thanksgiving feast followed by an entire month of holiday dinners and office parties with the grand finale on New Year’s Eve. All …

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Cotton

Choosing Natural Fibers Can Help the Environment

The older I get, the more things like littering, excess trash, and waste bother me. We live out in the country, and folks tend to use our road as their personal trash can. Daily, when I walk Macy the Wonder Beagle, I pick up several …

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Patio Cushions

How to Clean and Care for Outdoor Patio Cushions

Caring for outdoor furniture can be a challenge. A Cleaner World shares tips on how to keep you patio furniture to last for seasons to come. …

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Dinner Table

Tips for Taking Care of Table Linens

Whether everyday or top of the line, all table linens need the proper care in order to last for more than one meal. With that in mind, here are the do’s and don’ts of keeping your table linens in tip-top shape. …

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curtains

What are the Rings on my Draperies?

A common problem that occurs when caring for drapes is large yellow or tan rings after cleaning. Learn more about what causes these rings on drapes and why professional drapery care and cleaning might be necessary. …

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Curtains

Caring for Curtains and Drapes

It’s important to regularly clean your curtains so you don't reduce air quality in your home. A Cleaner World shares tips on how to get more life out of your drapes and what to keep in mind if you’re shopping for new ones. …

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Living room

Cleaning Codes for Household Fabrics

But we still wanted to give you some information because inevitably, someone is going to get something on your sofa or favorite chair. Here's a a list of codes chosen by fabric manufacturers as the preferred method of cleaning. …

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sewing machine alterations

Why Tailoring and Alterations are Great Options

Before donating a clothing item or replacing it because there’s a rip or it needs hemming, consider getting it altered or tailored at a Cleaning World. Read why tailoring and altering is a better option and what services we offer. …

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