Mitchel Groff

  Whether you are a mom, a daughter, a sister, or a stay-at-home dad, apart from your regular workouts, laundry is one of the most important tasks you need done every couple of days or every week. Of course, we all know that laundry demands a lot of our time and energy. While some may require just an hour to finish laundry, it is true that most individuals need at least a couple hours for the same. Laundry services vs time Wearing clean clothes is one of the factors that boosts your confidence level. With your busy everyday schedule, you have no choice but to pay others to do your laundry, whether it is an individual or a laundry services company. Regardless of how good you are in washing your clothes manually, you cannot deny the fact that a good choice of detergent always does the trick, right from making your clothes look, feel and smell clean and neat to saving you precious time. When it comes to choosing your detergent, you are most likely to get overwhelmed with the many ch...

  Did you know that 70% of the stuff that makes your clothes dirty is invisible?  That's right, those sweaty workout clothes and that shirt with a pizza stain is the least of your worries. You need to worry about the dead skin cells, oil, and dried sweat that's lurking in your clothes. If only there was a way to remove that. News flash—there is! It's called laundry.  Before you buy new underwear or mail your laundry to your mom, know that learning how to do laundry is easier than you might think. Read on for the best tips for tackling your first load.  Check the Care Labels On Your Clothes The first thing you need to do is find the care label which will tell you how to wash each particular garment. It might tell you to wash it with similar colors, avoid hot water, skip bleach, or have it dry cleaned instead. If you want your clothes to look good post-wash, make sure to follow the directions. You'll also notice some fabric care symbols at the bottom of...

  Trendy tech startups aside, in most professions, business suits are still the expected wardrobe for any up-and-coming business person. Trouble is, they’re pricey. A cheap suit costs several hundred, a moderately priced suit runs $800 or more, and the price of a custom suit is in the thousands. If you’re just starting out, keeping up appearances can get very expensive, and you can’t just toss them in the washing machine. The good news is that, with proper care, you don’t have to dry clean your suits after every wearing.  When to Dry Clean a Suit If you only wear a suit now and then, store it in a breathable suit bag – not nylon and not plastic dry cleaning bags. Give it some room, don’t pack suits tightly in a dark closet. If you have room, hang clothes a few inches apart to avoid crushing and allow air circulation. How often you should dry clean a suit depends heavily on your workday, environment, and how many suits you own. People wearing suits can have...

  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...

  Accidents happen when you’re dyeing your gorgeous locks, and hair dye is one of the toughest stains to remove from fabric. The best method is not to make stains in the first place. Protect your clothes while applying hair color with a cape made from an old towel held on with a safety pin or binder clip. If you do stain your clothing, here are a few methods you can try. Check the label See if it is dry clean only fabric How to get brown, black, or blue hair dye out of washable clothes How to get red dye out of washable clothes Check the Label First The care label sewn into your garments may have specific instructions about what chemicals you should not use. For example, chlorine bleach should not be used on many washable fabrics, and washable wool requires special care. Unless specified on the care label, these cleaning solutions are safe for most washable fabrics. When in doubt, head to your neighborhood dry cleaner. Dry-Clean Only Fabrics If the label says dry...

  If you’re getting married, firstly, congratulations, I sincerely hope that you have a long and happy marriage. Secondly, have you thought about how you’re going to keep your wedding dress clean on your big day? If not, here are some tips for you.  Air your dress Use stain protector on the hem of your dress Put your dress on at the last minute Step into your dress Take a water spray bottle with you Keep white chalk on hand Recruit your bridal party to help  Have an emergency kit on hand Never rub a stain  Have a post-wedding plan Air your dress On the morning of your wedding day, hang your dress somewhere out of the way from yourself and your bridal party. It is essential that you air out your wedding dress so that you can let any wrinkles fall. That being said, you don’t want it to be hung somewhere that risks it being stained. If possible, leave it in an empty bedroom, so it won’t be disturbed until the moment you put it on.  Use stai...

  Wax can be incredibly difficult to remove from clothing if not dealt with appropriately. Before you try any of these methods, scrape as much wax as possible from your garment using a dull knife or spoon. Iron  Hairdryer  Boiling water  Freeze Iron  One of the most effective ways to remove a wax stain is to heat it with an iron. Place a paper towel over the stain and on the underside. For extra protection, you can place a thin cloth in between your iron and the paper towel. Use a low heat setting on your iron, and press it onto the stain. This will melt your wax and allow it to drip onto your paper towel. If your stain is on a fleece or wool garment, it is best to use blotting paper rather than paper towels as the paper may stick to your item.  Hairdryer  If you are wary about using an iron to remove your wax, you can use a hairdryer. In the same way as you would use the iron, place a paper towel over and unde...