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Take a spray bottle, fill it with warm water, and liberally mist your jeans front to back, says Katie Brown, owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners . Once they’re wet all over, strategically pull on the fabric in those areas you’re hoping to stretch.
Here’s Exactly How To Get Pesky Olive Oil Stains Out of Clothes, According to a Cleaning Expert
So, after throwing them in the washer hoping I was doing the right thing, I decided to reach out to a cleaning expert, Rytina Fine Cleaners owner Katie Brown, and share her insights here—just in case you find yourself in the same predicament.
How to Clean Reusable Tote Bags – Because You Put Your Groceries in There
“Keeping your bags clean is as important as your clothing,” says Katie Brown, owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento. “If you are toting home your meat, fish, and dairy products and you find a leak and a spill wash immediately.”
How Long Can You Wear Sweatpants Without Washing Them?
“Leggings and sweats are like undergarments, exposed to natural body temperature, perspiration, and sweat from exercising,” says Katie Brown, owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento. “They should be washed after each use. However, if you wear them inside as loungewear without working out in them, you can skip a wash or two to preserve the elasticity of the material. It’s a personal preference.”
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Katie Brown, the owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento, CA, says rinsing is key. “Be sure that your garments are thoroughly rinsed as soap residue can damage fibers,” she explains.
Remove Deodorant Stains Before They Ruin Your Favorite Shirts Forever
“Washing or dry-cleaning your blouses and shirts after every use helps prevent buildup and damage to the fibers and lasting odor,” says Katie Brown, owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento, California. “If you go to a dry cleaner, they can spot-clean shirts to treat underarm stains depending on the fabric. Otherwise, there are many over-the-counter products that can be used to pre-treat the armpit area prior to washing.”
This Is How Often You Should Wash Your Bed Sheets
“If you’re sleeping naked, you should be cleaning your sheets as often as you clean your underwear,” says Katie Brown, owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento, California. “Our bodies emit natural body oil, odors, and our skin exfoliates 24/7—and if you are lucky to be female and over 50 then there are the nightly hot flashes leaving your sheets nice and damp. In addition to these basic conditions, we love our topical beauty products from emollient lotions to self-tanning products—all of which end up on our sheets.”
Heads up, Your Couch Is Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat—Here’s How to Clean It
“To help prolong the life of couch fabric, it is a good idea to vacuum the entire couch using a soft brush attachment,” says Katie Brown, owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento, California. “This step will prevent dust and pet hair build-up, and you’ll also be able to catch any unusual marks or spills that may have occurred. If you do have a spill, immediately absorb the liquid using a clean kitchen towel. Preferably a white one so that there is no accidental color transfer. And if the spill leaves a stain, then check the cleaning instruction care label.”
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“Baking soda is alkaline, so adding it to your wash causes cotton fibers to swell, potentially aiding in the cleaning process,” explains Katie Brown, Owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento, California.
Your 5-Step Guide To Unwrinkle Your Clothes
“Traditionally, there is nothing better than a perfectly pressed garment,” says Katie Brown, owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento, California. “Cotton and linen fibers can be pressed with the use of water and a very hot iron, rendering the perfect stiff and polished result.”
How to Clean Curtains at Home in 5 Steps.
“We don’t think much about the possibility of our curtains getting too dirty or wearing out,” says Katie Brown, owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento, California. Yet there are all kinds of things that may be lurking in your curtains undetected. “[These] include dust, small spills, moisture [from] a wet mop or wet shoes, or—worse yet—your favorite pet eliminating on your curtain,” says Brown.
How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets This Winter
Katie Brown, owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento, California says if you tend to lounge around in bed during the day—including when working from home—that can affect how often you should wash your sheets, too. “Working in bed is a reason to clean your sheets more often,” she says. “Jumping in and out with clothes on, dropping your ink pen, or even eating snacks makes for soiled sheets.” If this is you, you’ll want to opt for a weekly washing schedule instead of waiting every other week.
“WE WANT YOU TO FEEL CONFIDENT THAT YOU AND YOUR CLOTHES WILL COME OUT LOOKING SECOND TO NONE.”— Toran & Katie Brown Owners
