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Make Best Use Of Bleach

Published on Monday, 09 June 2014 11:00
Charles
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bleachBleach can be really useful for removing tough stains from the clothes but it has a tendency to ruin the clothes. The experts at TheLaundryCenter have some few tips about using the bleach properly in order to reduce the risk of getting clothes damaged. Even if you carefully rinse your clothes, the bleach residue still remains and gradually makes holes in the fabric or will create thin spots. We will discuss here the methods to avoid this problem and how to lower down the harmful effects of bleach.

Neutralize The Bleach:

Many substances can react chemically with bleach to change its chemical state and reducing its bleaching action. There are various products available in market that can neutralize the bleach to prevent it from over-bleaching the clothes which often results in eating through the fabric. Some of the antichlor products include peroxide, metabisulfite, sodium thiosulfate and bisulfite. The antichlor products ensure the safety for environment and your clothes and it helps protecting the quality of fabric.

Instructions:

  • In your workspace line up three buckets and fill the first and third one with room temperature water. Fill the second with one part hydrogen peroxide and 10 parts water. For example: 1 glass of hydrogen peroxide to 10 glasses of water.
  • Flush faded garments in the first bucket, unsettling to evacuate however much of the bleach as could be expected.
  • Expel the clothes from the bucket and inundate it in the second one. Spread the garments out however much as possible in the container to uncover the best surface region for the neutralization to take place.
  • Permit the clothes to drench for 10 minutes.
  • Move the garments to the third container and rinse the apparel completely.
  • Wash the garments ordinarily.

Use Bleach Alternatives

There are several products easily available on the market that can be used as alternative to the bleach. They can be less harmful than the bleach but exhibits the same bleaching action property. The most common alternative is hydrogen peroxide. Fill it in a spray bottle and apply directly on the stains of the fabric.

Safety:

Exposure to the fumes of bleach can cause long-term or short-term harmful effects on health. And bleach has the property to rapidly destroy proteins, so it is always advised to keep it away from the skin and eyes.

 

Make Your Laundry Smell Good

Published on Thursday, 05 June 2014 15:23
Charles
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smellThose expensive laundry detergents that come with added fragrance can not only be heavy on your wallet but also have many side-effects on a sensitive skin. And we know that no one wants their clothes to smell like detergent chemicals, after the wash. We have asked the experts of Landry Service that how they are able to make their customer’s laundry to smell so fresh and good without using any harmful chemicals. They gave us some tips and alternatives that how we can achieve the same result with inexpensive items that might be available at your home already.

 

Using Borax:

In your normal laundry cycle add some borax and the same amount of baking soda. This will give a fresh scent to your clothes and adding few drops of lavender water or lemon oil can give a more bold scent. Alternatively you can mix in your detergent two cups of borax and two cups of baking soda beforehand, so you don’t have to repeat the process at every washing cycle.

 

Using Fabric Softener:

Fabric softeners are usually harmful for sensitive skin, but with a little bit of research in the market you can find a good fabric softener that has been approved by dermatologists. They can make your clothes smell clean and fresh, you just have to add some amount of it in the rinse cycle.

 

Using Dryer Sheets:

Dryer Sheets are also another form of fabric softeners. They are in the form of tissues that can be put in the dryers to soften the clothes and add some fragrance. Some products works best and some simply don’t, you just have to purchase the reputable one. This is a great alternative for those who wash their clothes through Laundromats.

Adding White Vinegar:

With your regular detergent add one cup of vinegar, borax and one cup of baking soda. This will make your laundry smell clean and fresh and will also eliminate the static cling. Before the rinse cycle you can also add few drops of essential oil of lemon, lavender or orange to have some more scent. These essential oils can be purchased from any health store.

 

Using Lavender Water:

Lavender water comes for cheap and is one of the best ways to make your laundry smell good. Simply add the lavender water in the spray bottle and spray it on the clothes before tossing them into the washer. This will help to make your clothes s

How To Deal with Glue And Adhesive Stains

Published on Tuesday, 06 May 2014 16:05
Charles
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Do your clothes have gathered some white spots of glue while you were working on a cool project of yours? Whatever the reason is, these stains are about to get removed from your clothes by these simple methods provided by the experts of TheLaundryCenter.

The first step is to identify the material of the fabric because each fabric needs to be treated differently to get the proper result. You can identify the material of the fabric simply by seeing its laundry tag.

 

Follow these steps if the stain is on washable fabric like cotton, linen, polyester etc.

  • In a bucket full of warm water add half teaspoon laundry detergent or liquid dishwashing detergent along with one tablespoon of white vinegar and let the stained clothes soak in it.
  • After fifteen minutes rinse the clothes with water.
  • Sponge the stained area with alcohol.
  • Rinse again and launder it immediately.

If the stain is on un-washable fabric like silk, wool or rayon etc. then follow these steps:

  • Sponge the stained area with water as soon as possible.
  • While it is still wet apply a few drops of white vinegar and also wet spotter.
  • Take an absorbent pad, soak it in vinegar then cover the stained area with the pad.
  • Let the pad take out the stains as much it can then change the pad with the new one.
  • Repeat the above step till the stain fades away. Remember to keep the stain and pad moist with vinegar and wet spotter during the whole procedure.
  • Flush the area with water to remove the residue of stain and wet spotter.

 

As you can tell that how simple it is to remove the stains, that appears to be impossible to get rid of. And the best thing is that you don’t have to buy expensive hupfburg kuh detergents to do the job instead all the remedies are commonly already available in the household. Just make sure that you follow the steps properly and carefully to get the best results.

How To Get Lipstick Stains Out Of Clothes

Published on Tuesday, 29 April 2014 16:02
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We all know that how hectic the job of doing laundry becomes when the clothes are covered with tough stains. And as far as the tough stains go, the one that is made by a lipstick seems impossible to remove and completely hide. Lipsticks are oil-based products with strong colors which make them one of the toughest stains. Even when you take action on the stain right away, it will take a lot of struggle to disappear the stain and if you do it aggressively then you might also damage the clothes. And what if you notice the stain after the washing or even drying, the heat of dryer had made the stain tougher than ever and it seems that your favorite shirt has been ruined and become useless. But don’t you have to worry as we will be sharing some tips and tricks that we have gathered from the experts of TheLaundryCenter.

Because this type of stain is oily, so you need a good cleaner that fights greasy stains. Luckily it is not necessary that you have to buy an expensive stain remover, instead some of these home remedies will do the job:

  • Spray some strong hold hairspray on the stain and leave it for 10-15 minutes, then take a clean cloth soaked in warm water and gently dab on the spot to remove the residue.
  • Soak a clean cloth in alcohol and without rubbing, dab it on the stain for a minute.
  • Apply some nail-polish remover on the stain and scrub it with a toothbrush. Rinse the alcohol and leave it to dry.
  • Rub petroleum jelly or liquid glycerin on the stained area and let it sit for half an hour. You can also use a toothbrush to scrub it a little.

As you can see that the remedies mentioned are most probably already available in your home, so you can now deal with the stain right away and save your shirt from becoming useless.

Stop The Fading Of Dark Clothes

Published on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 16:01
Charles
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The black colored clothes seems to be losing all of its worth and grace just after first few washes and that faded color keeps on reminding you that your clothes are not new anymore. Unlike the bright colored clothes the dark colored clothes only looks good when they are dark. The lesser they are dark the less they will appeal. To tackle with this problem the experts at TheLaundryCenter have to share with you some great tips to slow down the fading process or even reviving back the darks.

The simple change you can do in your laundry to preserve the darks is to use a gentler laundry detergent. The fibers of your clothes are fragile and the chemicals works as a catalyst in making the clothes looks aged. So it’s a good practice to use a detergent that is not highly concentrated and not so harsh on your fabrics. You don’t need a strong laundry detergent unless your clothes are heavily soiled, so using less detergent is also a good idea and it will also save you some money. And especially be careful of the detergents that are specifically made to make the clothes brighter, it will obviously make your dark clothes look faded after each wash Instead buy such detergents that are free from these brightening chemicals.

Taking time to read the laundry tags can prolong the life of your clothes. When the tag says to not use chlorine bleach then don’t use it, otherwise the clothes will lose their colors or the fabrics will get damaged. If the garment says that it is dry-clean only then leave the job for the pros instead of taking chances.

Turning the clothes inside out before washing will also save them from rubbing together. Due to excessive rubbing and friction the clothes will lose its vibrancy and will look aged early. Also try to avoid using dryers as the heat can damage the fibers of your clothes which will cause it to lose its original colors.

Following the above tips can help you to slow down the fading process but no matter how much you take extra measures and precautions, the clothes lose its original colors gradually. So the only way to revive them back is to re-dye them so they will appear as much darker as they were when you bought them.