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Pollen Problems? Don't Let Dirty Patio Cushions Keep You Inside!

As we enter full-on springtime, many people are looking forward to spending time outside on their patios. But with the arrival of spring comes the inevitable appearance of pollen, which can make its way onto everything from your car to your patio furniture. One of …

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Liquid vs. Powdered Detergent – What’s The Difference?

Laundry detergent is an essential household product that is used to clean clothes and other fabrics. It comes in different forms, including liquid and powder, and each has its unique features and benefits. While both liquid and powder laundry detergents serve the same purpose, there are several differences between the two. …

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Why Do Some Dry Cleaners Charge More Than Others?

In the world of dry-cleaning, there are two types of providers: discount cleaners and full-service cleaners. Discount cleaners tend to use less expensive products like lower quality dry cleaning fluid, less than premium detergents, flimsy hangers, and thin poly. Many times, they don’t adhere to strict inspection processes or offer a guarantee in the event of a mistake or poor workmanship. …

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spring break packing tips

Packing for Spring Break

We're underway in 2023, and for many families, March has a big event: SPRING BREAK. Before you load up the cars or print your boarding passes, the task of packing doesn't have to be a super stressful process. Once you identify all of the clothing …

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spring cleaning

Spring Cleaning: Tackling Your Bedroom

You probably don’t give it much thought, but I’d be willing to bet that of all the rooms in our homes, we spend the most time in our bedrooms. Think about it – it’s the last room you see before you fall asleep, and the first room you see when you wake up. …

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leather jacket

Caring for Suede and Leather

If you own a suede or leather garment, you know they require special care. And sometimes, even when you do everything right, flaws can still appear. For instance, after only a short period of wear, suede and leather garments can show local damage. …

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Give A Kid A Coat Concludes 2023 Campaign

Give A Kid A Coat wrapped up its 36 th campaign Saturday, February 11 th after receiving 18,726 coats for children and families in need. This year 6,765 coats were collected in Guilford County, Forsyth County collected 9,082, and Alamance County 2,236 coats. 643 coats …

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What is that oily residue on my sheets?

One of the best wedding gifts my husband and I received was a high-end set of Egyptian cotton sheets. Our set came in a light gray color that matched our comforter and room décor perfectly. Not long after using the sheets and even between washes …

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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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Give a kid a coat 2023 a cleaner world

LAST WEEK OF 2023 GIVE A KID A COAT CAMPAIGN

February 8, 2023 This is the last week to drop off coats for the 2023 Give A Kid A Coat campaign. To date, 12,544 coats have been donated and cleaned for local residents in need. Anyone can still participate by dropping off jackets they have …

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care labels

How to Decipher those Care Label Symbols

Why did someone decide to create symbols to put on a tag inside your clothes instead of just writing ‘machine wash cold water, tumble dry low heat until dry, immediately hang or fold’? Here’s how the story goes: in the 1950’s, several textile conferences were …

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Give a kid a coat 2023 a cleaner world

Over 9,000 coats donated through 3rd week of Give A Kid A Coat

January 31, 2023 With just under two weeks left of the 2023 Give A Kid A Coat campaign, donations of coats continue to be steady. To date, A Cleaner World has received and processed 9,347 coats for the Salvation Army to distribute in our local …

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Give a kid a coat 2023 a cleaner world

36th Annual Campaign Nears 7,000 Coats Donated

January 25, 2023 In the third week of the 36th annual Give A Kid A Coat Campaign, coat donations climbed to nearly 7,000 as distributions ramped up to get jackets into the hands of children and families. A total of 6,976 coats have been collected …

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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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Give a kid a coat 2023 a cleaner world

Donations Continue to be Steady in Week 2

Donations Continue to be Steady in Week 2 January 18, 2023 Donations for the 2023 Give A Kid A Coat campaign have continued to pour in. A Cleaner World has collected and cleaned 3,869 coats during the first two weeks of this year’s campaign. Winston-Salem …

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