Mitchel Groff

  Holidays and parties are a natural combination, but as the number of parties you attend (or host) increases, so do your odds of spilling something and creating a mess. It’s almost a given that during the holiday season, someone will be scrubbing wine out of a carpet, scraping wax off a table runner or trying to get chocolate off a dress. If that happens to be you, consult this guide to removing some of the holidays’ most common stains. If you are still unable to remove these stains reach out to the experts providing laundry services in Durango.  Red Wine Uncle Pat and his red wine did a number on the living room carpet this year, didn’t he? Blot the wine with a clean cloth then add a little water to dilute it. Use baking soda to absorb the wine by making a paste with three parts baking soda, one part water. Allow it to dry then vacuum the carpet. Bonus tip: Consider asking Uncle Pat to eat in the kitchen next year. Gravy Sometimes the gravy boat ends up floati...

  Dry cleaning is usually taken for granted, the ease and ability to drop off your clothes and pick them back up clean, is a gift especially for those with limited time. Is it worth it though? A lot of consumers want to know…Can clothes last longer with dry cleaning? To understand that question lets first dive into what dry cleaning entails. Dry cleaning is a process that was originated in 1821 by Thomas L. Jennings as a way to clean clothes and other textiles without using water. Instead of using water a different liquid solution was created to dissolve dirt and oils that cling to clothes without damaging the underlying materials. When we receive your clothes either in the store or with our pick-up and delivery service, we start by placing them in a chamber with the right amount of cleaning solution. As the machine rotates the particles begin to lift, cleaning the clothes. With more hardy stains the clothes receive more individual attention. If you are looking for a...

  Whether you have ugly Christmas sweaters or a beautiful holiday sweater you love, it matters how to clean holiday sweaters and take care of them. Here are a few things to consider from hand washing to dry cleaning. Hand Washing Holiday Sweaters Hand washing sweaters can be the right choice to make if your sweater was handmade or has a lot of embellishments. You may need to do further research on the best way to clean your sweater but here are a few tips. It’s always a good idea to refer to the care label inside your holiday sweater. For silk sweaters use cool water with a gentle detergent. Lightly swirl the sweater in the water, let it sit for an hour or so and then rinse with cool water. When drying your holiday sweater, it is important not to twist the sweater which can cause unwanted stretching. Instead lay the sweater on a towel and roll them together, then lay the sweater flat on the towel to dry. Dry Cleaning Holiday Sweaters Unless something gets spilled a...

  Yuck! The only thing worse than sweating on a hot day is coming home to realize you’ve got ugly, yellow stains in the underarms of your favorite shirt. Underarm stains are notoriously tough to remove, but we have our best pro tips for you below. First things first—determine whether the stain is a perspiration stain or a deodorant stain. Perspiration stains are typically yellowish brown and have a stiff texture. Deodorant stains are white or clear and greasy to the touch. PERSPIRATION STAINS To remove even the toughest of perspiration or sweat stains, mix a solution of water and white vinegar (2:1), and let the garment soak in it for 20-30 minutes. Or if your garment is white, you can even try using water and baking soda, which contains natural whiteners. Once the clothing is done soaking, scrub the stained area gently with a  soft-bristled brush  if the stain is still visible.  Then wash in cool water with a Dropps 4-in-1 Booster Pac...

  Each year with all the hustle and bustle of holiday parties, there are always a few bumps and spills. From red wine on the carpet to chocolate candies on the kids’ dress clothes, stains are inevitable. This year, don’t sweat the small stuff—let us show you the easiest ways to get rid of those tough stains so you can get back to enjoying the friends, family, and food. Red Wine Red wine is a holiday favorite among many, but unfortunately, it’s not very forgiving on a white blouse or tablecloth. The best way to get rid of red wine stains is to work quickly—once the spill happens, try to soak up as much of the wine as possible with a clean cloth. Then rinse the area from the back of the stain to push it back through the fabric. Drape the fabric over an empty bowl or lay it flat in a sink, and dissolve a 4-in-1 Stain Fighting Booster Pac (chlorine-free and color-safe!) directly on top of the stain. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and then rinse thoroughly with cool wate...

  Athleisure wear has become a staple of modern fashion because it's both comfortable and practical for everyday use. However, the materials in certain exercise gear can get pretty dingy and odoriffic after a hard workout, which makes the prospect of hanging out in your gym gear after the fact seem impossible. Wicking fabrics are made up of tiny tubes that can lift moisture from your body to the surface to keep your body dry … and in the process, this can cause an unpleasant smell when intense sweat is involved. That water-repellant process might be great for keep your body aerated on the treadmill, but it's murder on the olfactory senses after the fact. When the gym clothes are in great hands such as of green earth cleaners in Durango , it makes them perfectly clean and fresh. Here are a few common sense care options to get the stink out of your gym clothes. Soaking them in vinegar -- Much like you might pre-rinse a filthy dish after dinner, soaking your gym...

  A fun night out may have you regretting a clumsy moment with your wine glass, but don’t toss out that favorite garment. While red wine stains are often the most stubborn to get out, the experts providing laundry services in Durango can figure out a way to remove these stains. Learn how to tackle even older red wine stains in this guide. Tips for Upholstery and Carpets Yikes! You dumped a big glass of merlot on your white shag rug. Don’t worry! There’s hope for even the most pristine floor coverings. Add Salt First, blot up the excess liquid as quickly as you can with a colorfast dishrag or paper towel. Then, sprinkle liberally with white table salt. (Make sure you cover it so well, you can’t see the stain.) The salt will work to soak up the rest of the wine from the carpet fibers. Once the salt is completely dry, you can vacuum up the entire mess – which should take most of the stain with it. If there’s any residue, you can move on to the second step. Vinegar a...

  Tie-dying fabric is such a wonderful summer activity, and one I am sure a lot of you are enjoying in your homes as the season wraps up! It’s perfect for all ages, with vibrant colors bleeding through in a myriad of patterns and designs. Creativity you can wear! We want those colors to stay just as exuberant with each wash as the day you made them, so I have assembled a few best practices for washing your tie dye fabrics.  Washing for the first time: Try soaking your tie dye in equal parts white vinegar and cold water for 30 minutes after you initially rinse out the dye from your garment to help with colorfastness. Toss your pieces into the washing machine with other newly tie-dyed items in a similar color scheme. Avoid adding other clothing to this wash, as the dye can run. Set to the smallest size load. Add laundry detergent. May we suggest one of our Small Loads Pods? Set the water temperature to hot. (The hot water will help set the dye.) Wash! Place your it...

  I have got an exciting How-To today that we hope will make taking care of some of your more delicate items a breeze. Lots of folks have been steering away from sending clothes to the dry cleaners recently, whether it be for financial reasons, environmental reasons, or just because of restrictions during the COVID19 pandemic. Most dry cleaners use perchloroethylene and other chemicals (which can linger in our waterways). Additionally, there are always those pesky plastic bags your items get returned in! Before you take the plunge to wash your “dry clean only” item, see if you can get away with a simple spot clean! A paste of baking soda and water is a great way to pre-treat stains on clothes before you wash it off. A spot clean is also a great way to test the fabric safely. Drip a small amount of water (and perhaps the detergent you plan to use) onto a small, unseen portion of your garment, then rub a cotton swab across the area. If the fabric's dye stains the cott...

  Busy kids mean inevitable messes. To help you remove the grass stains, chocolate, gum, crayon, and Play-Doh that end up on your kids’ clothing again and again, here I share the best stain-fighting methods. One trick you can try on most stains: Act fast and use just water.  “If the grass or chocolate stain is still fresh, hot water alone may remove it,” says Rico de Paz, a CR chemist who tests laundry detergents and stain removers. "Just place the stained area of the fabric under the faucet and flush thoroughly." Many stains dissolve better when rinsed with hot water, but for blood or other protein-based stains, such as eggs, flush with cold water because hot water will set them. If you encounter a problem in removing the stains from kids clothes even after several attempts then seek help from the professionals of the companies offering green earth cleaning in Durango.  Read on for more advice on how to get tough laundry stains...