{"id":423,"date":"2016-03-14T15:49:12","date_gmt":"2016-03-14T15:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/keeping-your-easter-colours-bright-and-vibrant\/"},"modified":"2019-06-13T06:58:48","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T06:58:48","slug":"keeping-your-easter-colours-bright-and-vibrant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/keeping-your-easter-colours-bright-and-vibrant\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Easter Colours Bright and Vibrant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">It\u2019s almost here &#8211; Easter! One of the oldest and most important holidays in the Christian faith. While the traditional significance of the holiday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, more recently it has drawn associations to its more commercial symbols &#8211; chocolate, brightly coloured eggs, and of course, the Easter Bunny. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Of all the Christian holidays, Easter is definitely the most colourful. Christmas has red and green, Halloween has orange and black, Valentine\u2019s Day has red and pink; but Easter is celebrated with a full palette of bright, vibrant colours from one end of the spectrum all the way to the other. In honour of Easter\u2019s vivid colour scheme, we\u2019ve put together a washing resource for all your clothes, from whites to brights.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:6pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 21.333333333333332px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Washing Instructions for Whites<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">There is a <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">wrong<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"> way to do <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">laundry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">. Many people think that washing their clothes is as simple as filling the washing machine, adding detergent, and pressing start, but there is a skill to keeping your whites their whitest. At Simply Laundry, we know all the secrets to keeping whites their whitest and are going to share some of our secrets with you. For whites that sparkle, try the following:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Always separate whites from colours &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">no exceptions<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Wash your whites in the hottest water possible<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Use a detergent with some kind of bleach alternative and add a laundry booster, such as oxygen bleach or washing soda<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Address heavy, coloured, or oily stains with a pre-wash before washing<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">If you don\u2019t have the time to meticulously sort through your clothes or simply can\u2019t be bothered, don\u2019t stress! Simply Laundry is here to help. Our laundry and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">dry cleaning <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">experts know everything there is to know about properly caring for your whites so that they\u2019re returned to you as bright and white as when they left. Best of all, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Simply Laundry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"> you don\u2019t have to move a muscle &#8211; we\u2019ll pick up and drop off your order right to your door, making the entire process easy and effortless for you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:6pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 21.333333333333332px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Washing Instructions for Darks<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">While dark colours can seep into whites, making them appear duller and less vibrant, multiple washes can also wreak havoc on your darks, making them appear less colourful. To keep your darks their darkest, follow these helpful tips from the experts at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Simply Laundry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Always sort out darks and wash separately<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Wash in cold water on the shortest cycle possible<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Use a bleach-free detergent<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Hang dry if possible away from direct sunlight, or tumble dry on low heat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Follow these instructions and you\u2019ll keep your blacks, navy blues, and dark purples from looking gray. To ensure your darks stay vibrant and save yourself valuable time, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/index.php?route=checkout\/checkout\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">let the experts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"> at Simply Laundry handle all your laundry and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">dry clean<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"> needs for your dark clothing. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:6pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 21.333333333333332px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Washing Instructions for Brights<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">There\u2019s nothing more attractive than a beautiful, saturated, vibrantly coloured article of clothing that perfectly matches your skin tone. We\u2019ve all got one &#8211; a favourite sweater, dress shirt, blouse, or dress &#8211; an article of clothing that simply makes us unforgettable. Until it becomes unforgettable through age and wear and tear, dulling its original vivacity. Not to worry, much like your whites and darks, there are steps you can take to make sure the washing process doesn\u2019t wash the life out of your brights:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Separate your colours by intensity, washing brights and pastels separately<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Wash new garments separately for the first few times as brightly coloured items may bleed in the washer<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Wash in cold water to limit colour loss<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">If colours do bleed, do not put soiled clothes in the dryer as heat will set the stain &#8211; instead, wash them again immediately<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">No matter what bright, beautiful colours you have planned for Easter, make sure they look their absolute best by following our instructions or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/index.php?route=checkout\/checkout\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">handing off all your laundry needs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"> to the professionals at Simply Laundry.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:6pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 21.333333333333332px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Stay Bright This Easter<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-02043d99-75f0-05f2-89f9-a620b8a96c8d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">From all of us at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Simply Laundry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">, we wish you a very Happy Easter and hope your whites are their whitest, darks are their darkest, and brights their brightest!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s almost here &#8211; Easter! One of the oldest and most important holidays in the Christian faith. While the traditional significance of the holiday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, more recently it has drawn associations to its more commercial symbols &#8211; chocolate, brightly coloured eggs, and of course, the Easter Bunny. &nbsp; Of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":210,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69,35,60,61,34,17,38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dry-cleaning-delivery-toronto","category-dry-cleaning-toronto","category-dry-cleaning-delivery","category-laundry-delivery-toronto","category-laundry-toronto","category-toronto","category-wash-and-fold"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=423"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":683,"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/423\/revisions\/683"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simply-laundry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}