o-School Clothes Looking New
(ARA) - Summer is almost over and the back-to-school shopping trip will soon be here. The first day of school outfit remains crisp and clean as your child makes his or her way to the bus stop, that is until recess and spaghetti lunches rear their ugly heads. But new duds don't have to lose the battle against the stains and messes that can occur during the school day. Home care experts from SPRAY'N WASH offer four easy tips to help keep those new school clothes looking their best and brightest.1. Proper Laundry Preparation
Prewash preparation is a must before you drop new school clothes into the washing machine. Checking your child's pockets can save you from gum and crayon disasters down the road. Be sure to close zippers and fasten buttons and hooks before you begin washing.
2. Read Label Instructions
Clothing manufacturers provide washing instructions on each and every clothing item. So take advantage of the care guidelines by reading instructions on new clothes BEFORE washing. Labels indicate special instructions and care for garments, and provide the easiest way to get your school shopping dollars worth.
3. Sort out the Differences
The four major food groups taught in health class may keep your child healthy, but it's the three major sorting groups that will keep them clean-looking. It's always important to keep lights and darks separate, but sorting doesn't stop there. Be sure to separate heavily soiled items from other garments, especially whites. Failing to do so can result in yellowish whites and discoloration. Remember to also keep heavy and delicate fabrics separate, to avoid wear on lighter fabrics. Following these sorting procedures can help prevent shrinkage, lint and dye transfer, and help prevent clothes from wearing unnecessarily.
4. The Three P's of Stain Removal
While reading, writing and arithmetic are the R's of learning, the three P's of stain removal are the answer to any stain equation.
- Pretreat the stained area using SPRAY'N WASH Laundry Stain Remover. Apply directly onto stain, soaking the fabric. Rub SPRAY'N WASH into fabric, covering stain completely. Wait 1 to 5 minutes, depending on the severity of the stain. Do not let dry. Then wash according to the label instructions using your favorite laundry detergent. And to treat a stain now and wash later, there's SPRAY'N WASH Laundry Stain Remover Stain Stick. You can wait up to 1 week before washing.
- For gym and play clothes, it may be necessary to run clothes through the prewash cycle on your machine, using the recommended amount of detergent. Wash clothes again on the hottest setting suggested by the label.
Back-to-school clothes are an investment that is becoming more and more expensive every year. But kids will be kids, and they will inevitably get dirty. So instead of cutting out spaghetti lunches, grape juice boxes and the occasional chocolate bar, remember these easy steps to ensure your child's school clothes as sharp as the day you bought them.
For more tips on clothing care, call the SPRAY'N WASH stain removal experts at (800) 260-1066.
Courtesy of ARA Content, www.aracontent.com, e-mail: info@aracontent.com
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