Laundry Tips
Allow our experts to school you on some of the finer points of handling your laundry with the care it so deserves.
Fact: 600,0000 tons of chocolate are consumed in the world each year, so it's probably a good idea to know how to remove it should some fall upon you. Method for removal: Use a dull knife or spoon to remove as much as possible. Rinse the back of the stain with cold water. Rub liquid enzyme detergent into the stain, then soak in cold water for 30 mins or until the stain is loosened. Old, persistent stains may need to be soaked for several hours. Occasionally rub the stain between your thumbs as it soaks. Rinse well and allow to dry. If stain remains, apply laundry presoak and launder.
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Turn your tee shirts and sweat shirts inside out when you wash them. This will stop pilling which happens from the clothes rubbing together.
For rust stains, squeeze the juice of one lemon on the spot. Sprinkle on some salt and let it set several hours keeping the spot damp with lemon juice. If colorfast, leave in sunlight as this will help the bleaching process. Rinse when the spot has disappeared, and launder according to fabric instructions.
