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According to Beth McGee, the author of “ Get Your House Clean Now: the Home Method Anyone Can Master
,” the inside of your washer and dryer can build up with things like mold, mildew, and lint. The lint part I certainly knew, but I had never considered there might be mold or mildew hiding inside my washer.
Cleaning it isn’t that hard. According to McGee, if you have a newer washer with a sanitizer setting you can clean it by running an empty cycle with a quarter-cup of bleach.
If you’re rocking an older washer, then run a cycle set at the largest load setting on the hottest water setting with a quarter-cup of bleach. When it’s done, leave the door open and allow the washer to air dry.
She notes that he rubber seals around the washer door can also collect mold and mildew, so you may need to wipe those down separately.
Some natural relaxation shrinkage can show up after cleaning household items such as comforters, bedspreads, and blankets. There is usually a fullness of the backing or shell fabric, causing a puckered appearance. Also, any piping borders, quilting stitches, and seams may be rippled or distorted.
Although many factors can contribute to this type of shrinkage, the major cause is the original fabric not being properly preshrunk or stabilized before the article was constructed. When this occurs, the latent strains of relaxation will appear during any acceptable care procedure.
Some slight shrinkage (approximately 2-4 percent) is to be expected on all household items, but on properly cleaned items that shrink excessively, the manufacturer should be held responsible. If you have any questions or concerns bring it to Atlas Dry Cleaners.
Graying of fabric in laundering can occur for several reasons. Overloading the washer or low water or detergent levels contributes to this problem since soils are not flushed out in rinsing but redeposit on the items in the load. It may be possible to remove impurities from laundered items by rewashing in a load with adequate water and detergent levels.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
The change in whiteness caused by decomposition of fluorescent brighteners is permanent and may be considered a manufacturer defect if the item is relatively new and has been cleaned according to recommended care instructions. If you have questions about any garment bring it up to Atlas Dry Cleaners and we will give you our professional opinion.
To prevent chemical damage, do not overuse the product and allow... it to dry before dressing. Wear a dress shield with silk garments.
The best way to prevent ruining a garment is to bring it to us for a cleaning, but you can try to remove the stains if you're adventurous.
To remove the residue on washable garments, wash them as soon as possible after wear in the hottest water safe for the fabric. Soaking in a detergent containing enzymes or an enzyme presoak may be necessary. If the stain remains, try using three percent hydrogen peroxide or chlorine bleach, according to fiber type or care label instructions.
Atlas Dry Cleaners has been around since 1937 and we are very good at what we do. You can trust your garments with us.
1. Services
Atlas Dry Cleaners offers many services that include Free Pick-Up and Delivery, Same Day Service and On-Site Cleaning. We also have a seamstress on site Monday - Friday. If you have a garment that is leather, suede or fur that's fine too. Have a wedding dress that needs to be cleaned and preserved? No problem!
2. Process
Look for a dry cleaners that has a dedicated spotter and dedicated inspector. The quality improves immensely when you have an experienced spotter and someone that checks every garment before you receive it. Look for a dry cleaners that pay employees by the hour. Some dry cleaners incentivize employees by piece count per day and this can lead to a decrease in quality. Human error is involved in the cleaning and pressing process so make sure your dry cleaners has a standard policy in place if your garment becomes compromised. A good dry cleaners will always follow the care label to provide recourse for both parties, but things do happen and you want a dry cleaners that will make it right when things go wrong.
3. Reviews
Always do your due diligence and see what your fellow customers say about the establishment you are considering. Yelp, Google and Facebook are a good place to start. You can also check Angie's List and local magazine and newspaper awards within your city.
Happy Hunting!
When you think about a storage area think about 4 key words: DRY, DARK, CLEAN and COOL.
A clean suitcase makes for a perfect storage spot.
Mothballs are effective, but they can be extremely harmful to children and pets. It’s not worth the risk. Try a lavender sachet instead.
Ask your local dry cleaners about free storage service. Atlas Dry Cleaners will store your clothes properly until you need them next year. When you get them back they will be cleaned, pressed and ready to go!
