Archive for November, 2011

Dry Clean Only: Dealing With This Pesky Clothes Tag

If I had found a blouse or dress I loved I would walk away from it in a heartbeat if I flipped over the tag only to read those dreaded 3 words:

"Dry Clean Only."

As much as I love hauling clothes to a dry cleaner and having to spend my lunch break picking them up the next day, I just don't have time to deal with this requirement.

Or do I?

The truth is many garments that are labelled with Dry Clean Only can be cleaned with other methods. Yes it is a little risky but I'd rather learn how to clean my own clothes at home then deal with having another weekly errand just to wear a blouse.

Tips for Cleaning Dry Clean Only Garments

If you're going to wash items yourself that "should" be taken to a dry cleaner, here are some tips to keep in mind:

• use cold water
• use a mild detergent over a strong detergent
• set your washer to delicate
• place the item inside a garment protection bag

You might also try hand washing the item. This method is much more gentle on the fabrics that being tossed around in a washer for 60 minutes surrounded with 20 pounds of wet clothing. Again you should use a mild detergent.

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Lawn Mowing Can Be Fun and Here’s How

Mowing the lawn does not have to be a chore. You don’t need to dread that inevitable pull that leads to the quick puff of smoke and the whirling blades. No, in fact, some people even enjoy mowing the lawn, and perhaps it is time you did as well.

The key to enjoying mowing the lawn is to have fun with it. The first step to having fun mowing the lawn is to find a lawnmower you truly enjoy using. Gone are the days of the push blade manual mowers from your childhood; instead, they have been replaced by the high tech, self-propelled, full featured models of today. Snapper mowers provide a full-featured mowing experience with state of the art technology to help you on mowing the lawn.

After you have selected a lawnmower, the fun of mowing the lawn really starts. If you have ever watched baseball game, then you are familiar with the unique patterns they use when mowing the lawn. The diamond, argyle, or checker board pattern is easily accomplished with the use of a roller behind your mower. This technique is called striping, and it is a great way to add fun and variety to mowing the lawn routine.

If you have a need for speed, try out a riding mower before your next time mowing the lawn. These mowers are sure to put a smile on your face each and every time you turn that key. If you truly want a fun experience, try one of the zero turn mowers for sale, they start around $2500.

When just mowing the lawn is not good enough, bring out your competitive spirit by challenging your neighbor. Each of you can see who is the best at mowing the lawn week after week, and surely that wills spark some imagination in your patterns. Competition always seems to bring some life back into something that has long since tired—like mowing the lawn.

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