Three ways to save money on dry cleaning
Who among us doesn’t want to save a little money here and there? Now comes ways to save on dry cleaning.
As washing machines evolve and new laundry cycles are introduced, consumers are able to treat their favorite high-end fashions on their own. Experts at the Whirlpool Institute of Fabric Science — www.instituteoffabricscience.org – the hub for everything laundry, share a few tips and tricks below to keep your outfits looking like they came straight off the runway.
Relax those wrinkles. No need to battle the iron when trying to look great for a night out. Whether it’s top-load or front-load pairs, many laundry machines are now equipped with steam cycles that relax wrinkles and remove odors and stains from clothing in just minutes without chemicals, reducing trips to the dry cleaner and saving time and money. If looking for a more affordable steam option, Whirlpool offers the Fabric Freshener, , a portable, collapsible appliance. Using only water, it immerses clothing in a blanket of steam to remove odors and wrinkles. Available at www.whirlpool.com for $219.
Silk says goodbye to the dry cleaner. Not all silk needs professional cleaning – take a look at the care label first. If the label says pre-washed silk, you can machine wash in cool water using the hand wash or silk cycle. Once done, place pre-washed silk in the dryer.
Wash that wool – yourself. As designers begin to incorporate this “winter” fabric into designs year-round, washing machine manufacturers have also incorporated a fabric care cycle into their machines. If wool is labeled “hand wash,” use the washer’s hand wash or wool cycle with cool water. Easy care wool knits can be cleaned on the gentle or wool cycle of your washer with warm water. When the cycle is finished, dry on a flat surface away from direct heat or ore and more of us concerned about budgets, cutting back and saving,
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hi
nice post….
Everyone can save money in small and seemingly insignificant areas if you know how and where to do it.
thks for post……