The weather outside has turned from frightful to almost delightful in the past few days. Although we love the warmer months they do bring with them more laundry of a different kind. Being in the outdoors means more dirt, grass, and sand in the clothes. Cookouts mean barbecue sauce, mustard, and other food related stains on the clothes. Swimming brings problems of another kind. The next couple of blog posts will look at all of these common summertime laundry issues. We will offer some great tips for getting your laundry as clean as it can be. Remember, stop by our Raleigh laundromat anytime you need to utilize our equipment!
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One of the biggest clothing issues is usually sports related and that is grass stains. It can also be from mowing grass or playing yard games. No matter how they get there the best way to treat them is to not let them set in. This will means pre-treating the stains as soon as you see them. You should train your family to point them out as well. Use a toothbrush or sponge to really work the solution into the stain. You can let it sit if you want before tossing the clothing into the wash. Check the clothing carefully at the end of the cycle to see that the stain has been removed. If the stain is not out and the items are placed in the dryer the heat will set the stain. It may then be impossible to remove.
Those summer barbecues are so much fun and the food is awesome, that is until you are wearing it. This time of year spills happen quickly. You can be prepared by carrying a supply of stain sticks or wipes in your purse to get ahead start on removing the stains. A paper towel placed on the spot and then flushed with water which is cold will also help. Do this from the back so that the stain transfers to the paper towel. This will not remove the stain completely but will help until you can launder the item.
If the laundry problems come from a trip to the beach it will be from several things. One will be the sand that comes from the beach. This can harm your clothing and swimsuits. The best defense against this is to try to keep your beach clothes in a bag that can be sealed separately from other items. If it is to late for that then take the necessary time to allow the clothes to dry and then shake, shake, shake. It is important to remove the sand before placing them into the washer and dryer. If not you will find sand in all of your clothing for some time to come.
Swimming in a pool also brings problems to your favorite swimsuit. Sunscreens, chlorine in the pool and your own body oils will begin to break down the elastic and spandex in the material of the swim wear. To combat this your suit must be rinsed really well the minute you take it off. Use cold water only. This needs to be done each and every time the swimwear is worn. Once you get it home hand-wash the suit using cold water and then it can be laid flat to dry. Do not wring or use a dryer because doing this will cause damage to the swimwear.
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We know that you are super busy in the hotter and longer days of summer but taking the time to properly launder your summer clothing will cause you less stress. Laundry Express can help you with your laundry any time of the year. Our wash-dry-fold service can also save you loads of time. Call us today!
