When I was a young girl, I vaguely remember helping my grandmother do laundry using a wringer washer. While I don’t remember the exact process, I remember a basin filled with water that my sister and I would hand-crank to agitate the clothes. At some
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Initially, I’d planned to write about caring for your overcoat, but as I started researching the topic, I realized that what I thought was an overcoat actually wasn’t an overcoat at all. In fact, what I thought was an overcoat, a garment reserved for men
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White shirts, including t-shirts, tops, and blouses, are staples in my wardrobe for a variety of reasons. I like the look of a crisp, bright white shirt in general, but I love how it goes with anything and can be dressed up or down. The
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So many times it’s who you know, and for Joe, it was another A Cleaner World manager that spoke highly of both the company and the job. Four years later, he’s running one of my favorite locations – Battleground Avenue in Greensboro. Besides being my favorite location, this A Cleaner World store is the one our president, Chris Edwards, ran when he was a store manager many moons ago.
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I am often guilty of not following much of the advice and tips I share online, but in this instance, I am deliberate about applying either the lotion or sunscreen well in advance of dressing, giving it plenty of time to dry. I’ve never had an issue of staining with the lotion, but on occasion, even with being as careful as I am, I’ve had oily spots because of the sunscreen.
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I’ve never been a trend-setter when it comes to fashion; in fact, I once took a fashion quiz that labeled me as an Audrey Hepburn wannabe. It’s true; I love black, A-line cuts, and timeless pieces, so I’ve never been one to purchase ‘fast fashion’
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I take such good care of my clothes, so it bothers me when I put on a pair of black pants only to notice that they look faded. When this happens, I typically run through all the usual culprits like redeposition and proper care, but truthfully, black garments, even if you do everything right, can be difficult to care for, especially when it comes to black docker-type pants. One option to bring a faded garment back to life is to dye it.
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Perfume dates back to 1370, and I suspect was created to help mask the fact that folks didn’t bathe daily, but today perfume is so much more than a potion for masking odor. Scents seem to invoke memories of people or places more so than
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In June, we talked about Fast Fashion, and earlier this month, we discussed Repurposing Old Clothes. Next week, we will be talking about recycling textiles. We’ve also learned about a movement called “Slow Fashion” where manufacturers focus on using natural fibers and creating quality garments by workers being paid fair wages. Why focus on these topics? We should be concerned about the environmental impact we are making while trying to look good. After all, consumers have the power to guide the fashion industry away from “Fast Fashion” and waste by changing our purchasing habits.
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Just a few weeks ago, I had a run in with poison ivy, which surprised me because thanks to Gray and Boy Scouts, I am really good at identifying it. But we live in the country, have several acres to maintain, have a Beagle that likes to roam and roll, and I am obsessed with keeping the landscaped areas pristine. The odds are stacked against me.
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