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Dry Cleaning at Home?
Asked by K.B. from Washington DC
on April 17, 2009
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knows any alternatives to taking clothes to dry cleaners to get them clean. Dry clean only clothes of course. Like a good way to spot...
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- K., There is a product called Dryel that you can find in the grocery store. It includes a large, zippered bag that can hold up to four garments. The kit has sheets pr...
- I am sooo sorry, because I'm not here to give an advice, but to THANK all the other ladies for THEIR ADVICE. I have been wondering about DRYEL for months, since I'v...
- I have used the dryer sheets for dry cleaning with the bag and the one that goes into your dryer. If you have your own dryer they both work really well. I like the b...
Dry Cleaning White Prom Gown
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on June 1, 2009
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My daughter wore a white beaded gown for her prom this year and the tailor said to be careful getting it dry cleaned because the fluid used will discolor the dress. T...
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- Try Ray's Custom Cleaners in Ft. Worth on Camp Bowie. They clean all kinds of things from leather to Santa Costumes. The Costume shops in Ft. Worth use them for year...
- Kite's Cleaners on Camp Bowie in the Arlington Heights area does a great job with special dresses--wedding dresses etc. They are an 'old fashioned' cleaners.
- If you can find a Martinizing around, use them. They use something different. The last one I saw was in Ft. Worth but it's worth the drive especially since it's just a...
Is There Any Way to Clean/save a Giant Stuffed Toy That Has Been Urinated Upon?
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on May 12, 2009
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Wow, never thought I'd write that sentence! My son had a major accident and peed on a giant stuffed bear (one of those that doubles as a chair). It was a lot! Is th...
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- You could try Nature's Miracle from PetSmart, it works for dog urine.
- You could rent a steam cleaner with the furniture attachment. It will pull as much as it can out of the stuffing.
- Cover the area with baking soda to lift out the urine. Then when dry spritz w/vinegar and let dry in the sun- see if that helps- works on mattresses.
Moldy Futon Mattress & Waterproof Mattress Pad
Asked by D.L. from Portland
on February 4, 2009
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My baby sleeps on a futon mattress on the floor. I lifted it up yesterday to find that it was damp and moldy! I run the humidifier a lot, so that could be a big part o...
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- I agree with the others that say to toss it. You don't want to mess with mold. And by the way, I have a futon mattress that I would be happy to give you for free!! ...
- Hi D.- I would toss it.. they really can't get rid of the mold that might be inside. They have really improved the " rubber sheets" now they have a nice padded cover...
- I agree... throw it out. There is no good way to get the mold out completely and it can cause serious health problems both now and down the road for your child. I live...
Steamcleaning Microfiber Furniture
Asked by D.E. from Detroit
on January 26, 2009
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Hello all, I have a microfiber sofa and loveseat that I pretreated due my small children, but it is in desperate need of a cleaning, can it be steam cleaned?
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- Hi D., I have microfiber furniture also and I have had to clean it several times because one of the kids peed on it. I have used my own steam cleaner on it as wel...
- I would call a carpet cleaning company, many also clean furniture. Obviously, its a different material, but we had our leather couches cleaned last year and it was aw...
- i use the little bissel cleaner on mine for the back cushions, and unzip the bottom cushion covers and put them in the wash on gentle with just a tiny bit of soap. i'...
Looking for Wedding Alterations
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on May 3, 2006
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Hi,
I'm in an out of state wedding on June 17, and need alterations on the bridesmaid dress. Does anyone know of a great seamstress or dry cleaning shop that does ...
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- A good drycleaners is Marberry Illinois Cleaners in St.Charles, Phone number ###-###-####. They cleaned and perserved my wedding dress. They do a great job and use h...
- Last year I had a bridesmaid dress that needed alterations. I found a great lady in Plainfield,IL who does alterations out of her house for a reasonable price. I think...
- There is a great tailors in Glen Ellen, I can't remember the name (sorry) but they are right opposite train tracks beside starbucks. HTH JO
Laundry Service
Asked by C.M. from Minneapolis
on January 29, 2007
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I am a working mom and find that my biggest challenge is laundry. I could stay up late during the week to do it, or take up an entire Sunday doing it. Either way is ve...
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- I don't know of any laundry servies but I am betting you could place a ad on craigslist or somewhere similar and ask for a service like this. There are a ton of single...
- I'm not sure of any services, but I am a stay at home mom in St. Paul and I don't mind doing laundry. I would be willing to help you out, if you are interested. You ...
- Hi C., I am house cleaner and one of my services is doing laundry. I might actually be cheaper than a service too. You should call me to discuss this. My number is...
Cleaning a Duvet Cover
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on August 9, 2007
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Well...my sweet little puppy peed on my duvet cover. It is a silky-ish material and the label says "dry cleaning recommended". I called the cleaners to ask if they w...
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- My advice is to spend the money. If you don't clean the cover, it is ruined. The cleaner can't "ruin" it anymore and maybe, maybe, can make it better.
- There is a product that I use (I do rescue of mostly senior, special needs dogs but do have cats too)...OdoBan....the only place I know to buy it is Sam's but it works...
- I don't know how much a Christmas tree skirt would be like a Duvet cover, but maybe it will apply. My best friend bought me a gorgeous Christmas tree skirt one year at...
