Jeimy Flournoy
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Expert
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3 Simple Ways to Starch Jeans
''Try one of these DIY starching methods to get your jeans looking crisp and professional''Starching your jeans is a way to take them from a casual clothing item to something looking fancy enough to wear to the office ou...
The Best Way to Dry Your Down Jacket
Help your jacket keep its fluffy shape with our laundry guideDown jackets are lightweight and warm and can last for years if you take care of them. The soft down material needs to be fully dried to prevent bacteria from ...
How to
Wash a Dry Clean Only Coat at Home
In the colder months, you may want to give your favorite coat a good washing; however, the “dry clean” or “dry clean only” label on your coat’s tag may throw your laundry routine for a loop. While it’s always...
How to
Get Nail Glue Off of Clothes
Nail glue is great for sticking on acrylic nails, but it’s pretty annoying when you get it on your clothes. Luckily, removing nail glue is a quick and easy process. Simply wait for the glue to dry, scrape off any loose...
How to
Wash Scarves
Scarves come in a variety of sizes, colours, shapes, patterns, and most importantly, fabrics. Different fabrics require different methods to keep them clean and smelling great. In addition, scarves tend to be an item oft...
How to
Clean a Letterman Jacket
A letterman jacket is a meaningful garment that you want to preserve. To start cleaning it, check the care instructions, as letterman jackets can be made from a variety of materials, though traditionally they are leather...
How to
Wash Darks and Lights Together
Though many people swear by sorting laundry before washing it, you can wash your darks and lights together with little risk of your lights changing colors. Keep in mind, however, that over time, colors will begin to fade...
How to
Iron Without an Ironing Board
You may find yourself in a pickle when you don’t have an ironing board and the garment you need is full of wrinkles. Don’t worry, there are several things you can do to get that item looking great quickly. The easies...
How to
Wash Dress Shirts in the Washing Machine
A dress shirt always looks best when it’s been properly washed and dried. However, dry-cleaning or professional laundering is expensive. Fortunately, you can wash most dress shirts in a normal washing machine at home. ...
How to
Remove an Ink Stain from a Dryer Drum
If a pen or marker explodes in your dryer, you may be dealing with more than just stained clothing. The ink can stain the inside of your dryer, too. Wipe it out with soap and water first to remove the ink stains.. 30 Ap...
How to
Spot Clean Wool
So, you spilled something on your favorite wool sweater or blanket and now you don’t know what to do? Don’t stress — with the right cleaning solution and some patience, you can get many common types of stains out o...
How to
Clean a Raincoat
Even though your raincoat probably spends most of its time exposed to water, it will get dirty with enough use. To discover the best way to wash your raincoat, check the care tag near the collar. Most manufacturers rec...
How to
Wash a Rain Jacket
Wearing a waterproof jacket out in the rain is not enough to keep it clean. If your rain jacket is dirty or starts to smell funny, put it in the washer with a mild detergent and on a gentle spin cycle. Although most rain...
How to Clean and Care for a Silk Tie
Tips to keep your silk tie crisp, clean, and stain-free Nothing is as frustrating as finishing dinner and realizing that you’ve spilled some food on your silk tie! Silk in particular can be a tricky fabric to clean, an...
How to
Wash Polo Shirts
Polo shirts have become a wardrobe essential for anyone seeking a casual but stylish look, and washing them correctly is an integral part of keeping them fresh. Polo shirts can be somewhat delicate. Pretreat stains befor...
The Best Ways to Remove Dried Hair Glue From Your Clothes
Hair glue can put your clothes in a sticky situation, but it’s easy to remove it with these simple solutions With your outfit on, makeup done up, and your hair extensions freshly glued in, you go to check yourself out ...
How to
Care for Rayon
Rayon fabrics are a synthetic group of fabrics made from the cellulose extracted from wood pulp. Clothes and household textiles made from rayon have a similar look and drape to cotton, but they may weaken when they're we...