Laundry’s a hassle. Washing ‘hand wash only’ items or garments with special care instructions are even worse. Cashmere, silk, wool, merino, angora – they all look great on, but keeping them clean can be a full-time job. At Simply Laundry, we provide full laundry and dry cleaning services for all your delicate and hard-to-clean items. No matter the garment, no matter the stain, our wash-and-fold and dry cleaning delivery service will return your item as fresh and clean as the day you bought it right to your front door!
Have you ever wondered exactly how items are hand-washed? It’s an intricate process and one that must be followed with extreme care to ensure hard-to-wash items keep their shape, colour, and luster. According to MarthaStewart.com, there are three must-follow rules when it comes to hand-washing delicates:
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Wash woolens in tepid water and never expose them to dry heat
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Never wring or stretch wool when wet
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Dry woolens flat to keep them from elongating
Sounds simple enough, but correctly hand-washing your delicates is imperative to preserving their shape and lifespan. Properly caring for and washing delicate and special care garments is a multi-step process. First, you’ll want to soak the item in lukewarm water using a small amount of a mild detergent (dishwashing liquid will work). To address any odour issues, MarthaStewart.com recommends adding a ¾ cup of white vinegar. After soaking the item, you’ll need to rinse out the excess water, being careful not to stretch the fabric. Then, rinse the item again in clean, lukewarm water (take care not to rinse under running water as this may stretch the fabric). Make sure all the detergent is removed from the garment, repeating the rinsing process if necessary. To dry your item, MarthaStewart.com recommends laying it on a towel and then gently rolling the item and towel together to remove excess moisture. Finally, allow the item to dry in a well-ventilated area away from any elements such as sun or heat. To ensure proper drying, consider purchasing a drying rack.
If this all sounds like way too much work for one item of clothing, the solution is not to forgo ‘hand wash only’ items when you’re shopping, the solution is to trust your most delicate laundry and dry cleaning needs to Simply Laundry. Not only will we ensure your item are handled and cleaned with the utmost care and attention, but also we will save you time and hassle with door-to-door pick-up and delivery.
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