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clothing shrinkage

What Causes Clothes to Shrink?

The fit was perfect when you first purchased it, and now it is not. What gives? It does not matter the garment – sweater, t-shirt, trousers – all fabric is stretched as items are made. Then when clothes are washed, they are exposed to heat, agitation, and moisture; and therefore, the fibers shorten, leaving your perfectly fitting garment smaller than it was before. The good news is that by following the garment’s care label and knowing a little bit about fabric, you can avoid the shrinkage issue. …

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dining room rug

Holiday Spills on Your Rug

Whenever someone drops food in our house, they yell “oops Macy,” and Macy the Wonder Beagle rushes to clean it up. I am fine with this plan provided the oops happens on the hardwood floor, but if the offence occurs on the dining room rug …

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bedding

Why Did My Bedspread Fade After Cleaning?

In our household, it’s a miracle when Matt and I agree on a bedspread. He tends to be really opinionated on home décor, especially the bedding. When we finally found a bedspread we both liked, I was determined to make it last a long, long …

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bedding

We Do Other Stuff Besides Dry Cleaning

When I tell folks that I work for a dry cleaner, I always feel like I’m selling A Cleaner World short. After all, we don’t just dry clean clothes, and when it comes to dry cleaning, there’s way more to it than just putting the clothes into a machine. …

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holiday entertaining

5 Tips for Successful Holiday Entertaining

My husband said to me a few weeks ago that he would like to invite his team over to our house for a holiday celebration. Instantly I was full of questions. When? How many? What kind of celebration? Dinner or hors d'oeuvres? Just staff or …

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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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