Mitchel Groff

  Professional dry cleaning is the only way to care for certain articles of clothing, so it’s a service that most of us will use at some point in our lives – but not everybody is aware of how to get the most out of it. For optimal results, be sure to do the following before dropping off your garments: 1) Read The Label It’s important to review the labels on your clothing. This is where you’ll find any special care requirements that the manufacturer may have suggested. You’ll probably want to confirm that the garments are indeed “dry clean only”, because some items may be cheaper to wash yourself. When in doubt, though, feel free to bring them in – dry cleaning is always safer than machine washing! 2) Note Any Stains If you are aware of any stains on the garment, do bring them to the notice of the professionals providing  laundry services in Durango.  Many stains and blemishes will require specialized attention to fully remove, so it’s important to be sure that the staff i...

  Ironing stains are easily done and yet increasingly difficult to get rid of. Some ironing stains are unsalvagable and can only be aesthetically lighter rather than removed. These six methods will either help to lighten, or completely remove, ironing stains.  Method 1- Bleach the stain  Method 2- Soak in hydrogen peroxide Method 3- Squeeze lemon juice over the stain  Method 4- Soak in ice water  Method 5- Rub with white vinegar  Method 6- Use an emery pad Method 1- Bleach the stain  Before starting this method make sure that you check the stained items care label. Some clothing will come with a warning to not use bleach, in which case this method should not be used.  Once you have checked the care label, soak your item in diluted bleach. After 15 minutes, remove the item and wash it as you usually would. To get the most effective result, dry in direct sunlight. The sun’s natural lightening abilities will help lighten the stain so at th...