garment care

How Sunscreen Impacts Your Clothes

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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How to be an Ethical Shopper

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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Removing Poison Ivy from Clothing

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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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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Home Laundry Wash & Fold Service

The statistics are all over the place, but one article I read said that the typical family of four does 8-10 loads of laundry per week, averaging 8 hours of time being spent on washing, drying, and folding clothes. We are a family of three …

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Don't Wear Nice Clothes While Cooking

The Holiday Season brings lots of cooking in my house and I suspect in your house as well. I happen to be a messy cook; I inherited this gift from my mom, who inherited it from her mom. I recall as a child walking into …

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Does Dry Cleaning Kill Germs on Dirty Clothes?

My husband thinks I wash and dry-clean our clothing too often, but I disagree. Once upon a time, I used to wear a pair of slacks and a sweater to church, and if we went straight to church and then home without stopping anywhere, I would hang those items back in the closet. Not anymore. If I wear something out of the house, even for only a short period of time, I will wash or dry-clean those items as soon as possible because Germs Are Everywhere! Luckily, washing and dry-cleaning helps kill germs and bacteria that get deposited onto fabrics. …

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Freshening Up Your Closet

It seems like the further we get into colder weather, the more my house, in particular my closet, smells stale and musty. Apparently, it’s a common problem, and it occurs because things are shut up tight to keep the cold out and the warm in; air simply does not circulate as well within closed spaces like closets and such. …

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The Importance of Proper Closet Lighting

My research for this post yielded lots of information; unfortunately, it was not the information I was looking for. All the posts discussed the importance of proper lighting to help the space look larger, to help you organize, to find the perfect outfit, and to …

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New Year's Resolutions for Your Clothes

The New Year always ushers in reflections on past mistakes and successes, a wave of new ideas and ways to improve, and a recommitment to just do better in general. Making a commitment to take better care of your clothing may seem like a silly goal given all the things that are going on in both our country and around the world. But quality clothing is an investment and providing proper care can extend its life, ultimately saving your money. …

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