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Clothing Care for Kids!
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of mail about stains on baby clothing and the stains that leak through on to mom’s clothing; breast milk, formula, and all forms of bodily functions! First, it’s important to know that most of these stains are easier to remove from washable clothing than dryclean-only clothing. “Protein” stains can play havoc with rayon, silk, acetate and other fine fabrics, so always protect your better clothing from babies and toddlers. |
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Thanksgiving Tablecloths
I won’t candy coat the challenge we all face when caring for and cleaning new and heirloom linens. Stains of all kinds are just waiting to land on your tablecloth, placemats and napkins: gravy, butter, wine, coffee – lipstick on the napkins – melted wax … Don’t let these things ruin your favorite linens. |
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During the holidays we get lots of kisses. No silly, not chocolate kisses! With kisses, often come lipstick and makeup. Funny thing about lipstick and makeup, they come off our face and cheeks much easier than they come off our clothing.
I’ve talked about water-based stains versus oil-based stains many times, but here are a couple great examples. Lipstick and makeup may come off our face with soapy water and face-cleansing creams – which makes them technically water-based stains. However, when these two items are on our clothing or furniture covers, they are considered oily and require a different tact. |
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I have some cool articles coming up in the National Enquirer and People magazine in February, a few in the works for Real Simple and various other publications. Fortunately, all of these mags consider fabric care an important subject.
I am philosophical about fabric care, specifically clothing care — sure I can say that now — but that was NOT always the case. I've always been rather intense about it because I've had a front row seat for over 20 years and the stuff I've seen has rocked my world.
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