CLASSIFIED – How dry cleaners really remove your stains
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the thick curtains of a drycleaner? You drop your soiled garments off and then a few days later in you stroll, shell out some of your hard earned and presto- from the other side of the counter your magically restored garment appear-stain free and looking as good as new..So what’s the secret, mystical potions, Industrial strength cleaning fluid or even outsourcing to a highly trained Italian stainologist? Time for a bit of Ripley’s ‘Believe it or Not’ as my friends the answer can actually be found in most household bathrooms and laundries.
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Here’s our tip- to replicate the method used by most dry cleaners to remove tough stains from garments like business shirts, all you need is two household items; a toothbrush and a bar of Sard Wonder Soap. All you have to do is wet the bar of soap and rub it across the stain so it leaves some residual soap. Find an old toothbrush and gently scrub the stain so the soap really gets between the fibers however be careful not to rub too hard or you might damage the fabric. Next, throw your business shirt in the washing machine on a cold wash cycle with some Cold Power detergent, and you’re done. A drycleaner quality stain removal tip for a fraction of the price you thought you were going to have to pay!
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