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Stain School & Care:
Spring Cleaning 2
Household Items
Ok,we know that drapes should be vacummed regularly and cleaned at least every two years,and furniture covers should be cleaned at the first sign of soil or stains.It ’s time to examine Bedding, one of the most misunderstood parts
of the home!
Bedding
Bedspreads,quilts,duvets and pillow shams need attention and inspection, regularly, under bright light. Bedding is often tied into color schemes,so if one piece gets soiled or stained,the whole ensemble can be compromised.Like clothing, bedding touches our skin.We have oils on our hands and face, make up,perspiration on our body ...
- Many people eat and drink in bed:some of us actually “do our nails ” in bed..
- Spills from drink and food can cause nasty stains and yellow discoloration. When water is used to “rinse out ” spots,, rings usually form because stains could not be completely flushed through the fabric.
- Each time we pull the spread back ,we deposit soil and oil onto the fabric.If the spread touches our face,we get makeup and body oils on it.
- Pillow covers and shams become stained with hair products,hair dye —from a recent visit to the salon —and oils.
- Tugging on bedspreads and blankets can cause loose seams,holes and tears.
What Can We Do?
Inspect items often,clean at the first sight of soil,point out stains to our drycleaner,refrain from using water on stains, and try to buy fabrics that can be drycleaned and washed.
Steve Boorstein is an author, clothier, drycleaner & radio personality |
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Building a Wardrobe: Flatter YourSELF
Last issue, we showed you four different “head shapes ” and
the best sunglasses for those shapes.The Clothing Doctor
was interviewed by Real Simple last week about Sun-Less
Tanning creams and sprays,and I ’d like to share some inter-
esting facts with you ...
Sun-Less Tanning
First of all,you still have to use sun block,in addition to the
tanning creams,gels and sprays.Look for “quick drying ” tan--
ning products such as Loreal,and always let them dry before
dressing.If they rub off or spill onto your clothing,refrain from
using water and stain removers on “dryclean-only ” clothing
and get them to your cleaner ASAP.If you are going to wash
them at home,use Oxiclean ’s Laundry Stain Remover.
Style
Even though large-framed glasses are “in ” at the moment,,
don ’t be fooled into wearing them if they look silly on your
face.
If you missed one of the issues that addressed your body shape, ask your host for a back copy or email The Clothing Doctor directly!
If you ’ve enjoyed these segments on Body Balancing, write and let us know. Thanks!
 Kate Rice styles clothing for TV and private clients. Appearing in more than 400 style segments, she ’s worked with TV Guide, USA Network and Lifetime ’s Head 2 Toe. Kate delivers style solutions.
Please visit www.KateRice.com |
CLOTHING CARE... 
