Those of us with pets know how much joy and happiness they can bring into our lives. Unfortunately, living with pets does have a downside: fur everywhere. Getting pet hair on your clothes can be very irritable, so our mobile laundry service, Fresh Clothes, has a few tips and tricks for how to combat pet hair.
In an ideal world, our pets wouldn't have the desire to climb on furniture. Quite honestly, I love having a nice night curled up with my dog on the couch. This has resulted in the vacuum attachments being used on the furniture at least once a week. It's the best defense in keeping pet hair off our clothes. If you have a pet that favors one particular chair or spot on the sofa, you can avoid the vacuuming chore by covering the piece of furniture with an old blanket or sheet, which can be removed before guests come to the house. In addition to vacuuming, you should also brush your pets once a week to remove loose hairs.
The second-best defense against pet hair on clothing is to clean the washing machine. Run an empty wash cycle; if your machine has a center agitator with a cup for liquid fabric softener, fill it with hot water before running the cycle. When the cycle is finished, grab a wet cloth and wipe down the entire machine. Keep the machine clean by running a lint roller over your clothes before you put them in the washing machine.
Using white vinegar in the washer will also help keep pet hair off clothing. It reduces static cling and may help to release any leftover pet hair from clothing.
Finally, empty the lint trap of your dryer after each load. Pet hair will usually be caught in the trap but will remain in your dryer and on your clothes if the trap isn't cleaned on a regular basis. Do not fold clothes on your bed or any piece of furniture that is typically occupied by a pet. Hang the laundry and put folded items away immediately, to avoid having pets use them as beds. Keeping pet hair off clothes is an ongoing battle, but it can be won with persistence.
By using these tips and tricks, you'll be a pro at how to combat pet hair. If you are ever having trouble with pet hair, sign up for our premium service, and we'll have your clothes pet-hair-free in no time.
The summer months are full of sunshine, laughter, food, and fun. But sometimes summertime foods, drinks and more can end up as summertime stains all over you! Fortunately, at Fresh Clothes we have some simple solutions for those common summertime stains. Use our pickup and delivery laundry service to solve all of your laundry needs this summer!
Grass is a very common summertime stain, especially if you have young children who love playing outdoors. Grass stains are some of the toughest to get out, but if you use these tips, you will have your clothes looking fresh and clean in no time. The first thing to remember when dealing with grass stains is to act fast! The quicker you start treating it, the easier the stain will come out. Here are two methods to get grass stains out with ease.
Pretreat the stain with a paste mixed with powdered laundry detergent (must contain enzymes) and water. Then, launder in hottest temperature possible. If the stain does not disappear, repeat. Make sure you don't throw your clothing in the dryer until the stain is completely gone!
Rubbing Alcohol is an alternative. When using rubbing alcohol, first, dab the stain in water, then dab with rubbing alcohol. Let this sit for about an hour. Then, launder as usual. If the stain is not removed, repeat.
One of the most enjoyable parts of summer are the backyard barbecues. They are very enjoyable but can also be very messy. Luckily, I have a fool-proof method for getting out those stubborn BBQ stains. When removing a barbeque stain, first remove any excess sauce so you are just dealing with the actual stain. Then rinse the article of clothing in cold water. After rinsing, gently rub dish washing soap, liquid, or powdered detergent over top of the stain. Rinse again. Next, dab the stain with white vinegar, rinse and repeat until you can get as much of the stain out as possible. Then launder your article of clothing.
Chocolate ice cream is a great treat to use to cool off on those hot summer days. But it is almost impossible to eat without getting a few drops on your clothes. Here is a foolproof way to get out this common summertime stain. First, you will want to remove any excess ice cream by blotting with a damp cloth. Then, apply a mixture of equal parts dish soap and baking soda on the stain. Let sit for 15-20 minutes. Launder as normal.
Deodorant and antiperspirants are a MUST in the summer heat. The stains can be a little tricky to get out, but as long as you act fast, you should not have that much trouble. First, you will want to rub the stain with baby wipes for a few minutes to get the waxy texture off. Then, saturate the stain with 100% lemon juice, sprinkle with table salt and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse and repeat. Scrub with an old toothbrush if the stain remains. Then, launder as normal.
Blood: something I don't enjoy seeing or taking out of my clothes. Whether it is the aftermath of a nosebleed, or various scrapes from sporting practices, there is always hope in removing these stains.
For fresh blood stains, blot, and ring thoroughly with cold water. Then, let the cloth soak in very cold saltwater for several hours. Launder and hopefully, your stain will be no more.
If this method does not work, treat the article of clothing with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Then ring with cold water again and launder. This method is especially helpful if you are trying to treat old, dried up blood stains.
Milk is also a good treatment for old blood stains. If you let the stain soak in milk for a couple hours and launder as usual, you may be surprised. As with most stains, DO NOT throw your stained article of clothing in the dryer until the stain has completely vanished.
With the help of these few tips and tricks, your summer clothes will look good as new in no time! To help with the rest of your laundry needs, sign up with Fresh Clothes, so you don't have to worry about doing laundry this summer!