Mitchel Groff

  Before your big day arrives, you try your dress on several times because (duh!) how else will you see how wonderful you look in it? But then, a terrible thing happens. You accidentally get makeup on your beautiful wedding dress. Oops! When you see it, your stomach drops down to your feet and you break out in a cold sweat. There’s no way you can pull off picture-perfect wedding photos with a stain smack dab on the front of your dress. But wait! Don’t panic. There is a way to get makeup stains out of your dress and I’ll bet you have all the products and supplies you need in your house already. So before that stubborn stain has time to set into the fabric, you’d better get to work! Here’s exactly how to get a makeup stain out of your dress before the big day. Here Are Step-By-Step Instructions on Removing Makeup Stains From Your Wedding Dress First things first – DO NOT rub at the stain, which can cause it to spread or set deeper into the fabric. What you need...

  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...

  We all know that smell. The one that lingers after a night out bar hopping, dinner around the fire pit or an evening spent at a concert. That stale ashtray stink that follows you home and seems to engulf everything you touch. Yuck! How do you get that unmistakable smoke stench out of your clothes? Without Washing: Air it Out The first thing a smoky garment needs is some fresh air. Hang the garment in a well ventilated area…even better hang outside. It’s amazing what a little sun and fresh air can do. Odor Eliminating Spray If the smoke smell remains, keep the garment hanging and use an odor eliminating such as Febreze all over the front and back. You can make your own odor eliminating spray by combining equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Add 20-30 drops of your favorite essential oil such as lemon or mint oil. Baking Soda Place garment in an extra large plastic zipper bag with plenty of room for the garment to move around. If you don’t have a larg...

  Fabric sofas look great and can be especially cozy. They can also be a major nightmare when it comes to cleaning. But spills are bound to happen from time to time and, unless you want to adorn your couch with those beautiful plastic covers, you’re going to need to know how to clean a fabric sofa. Reclaim your couch’s lounge-worthy status with the help of some handy how-tos.  But First…Look Before You Clean. If the fabric is removable then it can be taken to professional agencies. The best is to opt for Durango laundry services for your sofa fabric cleaning.  There are a few factors you need to keep in mind when determining how to clean a fabric sofa properly. 1. You need to review your manufacturer’s instructions: Always, always check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions before attempting to remove stains from your sofa or freshen up your couch. Failing to do so could void warranties or flat-out ruin your couch. 2. The tags can answer many cleaning questions: If you...

  Now that the weather is cooling down, it’s time to switch out your summer wardrobe for something a bit warmer. While you could simply leave your summer clothes in your closet, they’ll take up precious space, and you’ll have to rifle through them to find what you want. For this reason, it’s best to store them until you need them again next year and save yourself the space and hassle. Here are some tips on how to do this properly. Clean Thoroughly Even if your summer clothes are technically clean, it’s a good idea to have them dry cleaned again immediately before storing them. This will help to get rid of any dust, dust mites, allergens and pet hair that may have collected on them while in your closet or drawers. Furthermore, adding a dryer sheet during the packing process will help make them smell good as well as remove excess lint, hair and other unwanted debris. If some clothes require professional cleaning then opt for the companies providing laundry services in Durango.  ...

  Shopping around for a new dry cleaning company? When it comes to your valuable garments and delicate home furnishings, you don’t want to make the choice blindly. Here are 5 great tips to make your search easier and more productive: 1) Look for Someone Local Just like in the restaurant world, there are chain dry cleaning operations. These are good for brand recognition, but oftentimes not for much else. Chain cleaners are operated by executives who are more interested in profit margins than in your community, and they can rarely deliver the same quality of service as a local business. Look for a dry cleaner with years of experience in catering to your community, and one who has established a reputation for quality and a passion for their work. In my opinion go for Durango laundry services for the best result. 2) Check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) On the official website of the BBB, you can look up info on any cleaner that you may be considering, or just b...

  To wash gym clothes might seem just like a regular laundry routine, but it really isn’t. There are specific steps that you must avoid doing and specific steps you should take when washing your gym clothes properly. Wash Inside Out The sweat and bacteria that gym clothes collect are on the inside of the garment. Washing inside out will help greatly in removing the bacteria, as detergent comes into better contact. Washing clothes inside out also helps to protect it’s sweat absorption properties and it’s colour.  Wash With Similar Clothing It’s best to wash gym clothes with similar material. Main reason being is so that the clothes don’t get damaged or worn out easily. If you were to wash with, for example, denim or clothing with buttons and zips, they will only end up rubbing against the soft material and cause it to wear out quickly. You sort of have to treat gym clothes as delicates. Use Less Detergent When it comes to washing gym clothes, using less deter...

  Removing nail varnish from machine-washable clothing  If your clothes are machine-washable, meaning that they aren’t made of a delicate material, it can be easier to remove a nail varnish stain.  What you will need: A small blunt tool, such as a pair of tweezers Microfiber cloth Acetone-based nail varnish remover Laundry detergent Before you begin removing your nail varnish you need to make sure that the stain is completely dry. Trying to remove the stain before it is dry can lead to the nail varnish becoming embedded within your clothing, making it harder to remove.  When the stain has dried, use a small blunt tool, such as a pair of tweezers, to peel off the largest sections of the stain. Next, soak a microfiber cloth in acetone-based nail varnish remover and dab it along the seam of your garment. This is just to make sure that your fabric will not be damaged by the chemicals. Once you’ve made sure that your acetone-based remover won...

  Ink stains are a potential outfit ruiner. Whether you’ve accidentally ran a ball-point pen over the sleeve of your best white shirt, or your children have decided to give your favourite skirt a new design, ink stains can be incredibly difficult to remove. Try these methods for removing them. Cover in Salt Apply liquid laundry detergent  Blot with rubbing alcohol  Spray with hairspray  Soak in milk Spread over with vinegar and corn starch Cover in salt  If you catch your ink stain before it has dried you are incredibly lucky because they are easier to remove than dried stains. To remove fresh ink stains, cover the stain in salt and dab gently with a wet paper towel. Brush off the salt and check to see if the stain has been removed. If the stain hasn’t been removed, repeat the process, or try an additional method explained in this post. Apply liquid laundry detergent  For a dried, water-based, ink stain a liquid laundry deter...

Most of the time, when we purchase some branded clothes; they come with the tag having a line that dries clean only. Openly, people take dry clean only label very seriously. Most of the time, it happens that the cloth manufacturers attach the label to all kind of clothes even if they can be washed at home also. But sometimes it is essential to get the cloth dry clean only. If you do not have enough time to go to the dry cleaning service providers and want to wash your clothes at home, then you are suggested to go through the guide given below. With the help of details given below, you can quickly complete the process of Dry clean clothes at home. So let's get started: First of all, read the label It is essential to read the label attached to your attire carefully. Along with the dry clean only statement that ad also contains some details like the temperature at which you should I read the cloth and also the temperature at which you should watch it. If you use speci...

  There is nothing that causes more frustration than the woes of laundry catastrophes. The amount of money consumers spend on clothing, and the time spent on caring for our wardrobes should mean that we take the best care of our clothing. However, we often find that no matter how well we attempt to handle our laundry, that our new clothes almost immediately appear worn, ragged, and faded after only a few washes. How do we preserve the beautiful dark-colored pants, sweaters, and dresses so that they appear new? Continue reading for advice on how to wash dark clothes to reduce fading. Sort your Laundry by Darks, Colors, and Whites Most people were forced to sort laundry as children. However, as we have gotten older, this is something we simply neglect to do. It is vital to the life of your dark clothing to sort these articles from the rest of your laundry in order to prevent fading. It is also a good idea to turn the articles of clothing inside out before wash...

  Let’s face it, doing your laundry is probably that last thing you want to do. It takes up a bunch of your time, and you’re exhausted by the time you’re done.  Even if you save a trip to the laundromat by having your own washing machines at home, doing your laundry is not an easy task. It’s one of those things that you don’t want to do, but you have to. So here are 5 tips that will make laundry day a whole lot easier for you.! 1. Get Someone Else to Do It The easiest way to do laundry is not to do it yourself but to hire green earth cleaners in Durango to have the most efficient cleaning.  Think about it, who really wants to be sorting through colors, removing stains, and folding clothes for hours? You guessed it. NO ONE! The easiest way out is to delegate the task to someone else. If you have children, you can have them help out with laundry day as part of their weekly chores. They will probably give you a few dirty looks at the time to do the laundry...

Sweater weather is right around the corner, so it’s time to pull out your sweaters and be sure they’re ready to wear. It may also be a good time to brush up on your sweater care practices. Sweater Care 101 First, sort through your sweaters. Wash cotton, silk, and cashmere sweaters every other time you wear them. Wool and synthetic fabrics or blends like acrylic and polyester can go for about five wearings. The exception is a spill or stain. Clean these immediately and follow the label instructions carefully. Dry clean all wool or wool blends. Machine washing wool will damage the fabric and probably ruin your sweater. Either wash with hands or consult Durango Laundry service providers for cleaning of sweaters made from other fabrics . Never wring sweaters. Gently squeeze the water out and lay them flat on a towel. Roll them up to remove excess moisture. Then lay them flat to dry on a clean towel. Remove jewelry before putting on or taking off a sweater to avoid snags. ...

  Makeup is very easy to get on clothes, especially around the collar of t-shirts. This is how you can remove those makeup stains. Make-up wipes Rubbing alcohol  Hairspray  Shaving cream  Hairdryer Ice  Soap and water Detergent  Laundryheap Makeup wipes  Makeup wipes can remove the makeup from your clothes just as well as the makeup on your face. If you have spilt a makeup product on yourself, simply take a makeup wipe and dab, or gently rub, the stain. You can see makeup artists using this technique backstage at the hottest fashion shows.  It’s best to remember that makeup wipes will only work on fresh stains that have not set into the fibres of your clothing. Also, it’s best to not use a makeup wipe on satin or silk clothing as it could leave behind a water mark. Rubbing alcohol  Have you accidentally smeared lipstick on the sleeve of your favourite shirt? Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and da...