Folding laundry is not always fun, but when you see how much space it creates in your closet and how many wrinkles have disappeared, you will be happy again.  Many people living in the downtown Miami area can appreciate the need for more space, so following these simple folding techniques can create the space that you need and keep your clothes looking fabulous.

Love it or not, folding laundry is just part of the procedure of creating more room and less wrinkles.  If laundry is folded correctly, it will fit flat and easily on shelves or in drawers.  So, if you have never organized your closets or folded laundry before, here’s a few tips on how to fold laundry from Dry Clean Xpress.

The way to clean area rugs really depends on the size of the carpet.  If it is a small area rug often times, it can simply be shaken out or vacuumed to remove dirt and debris.  But, if it is a special oriental rug or hand made rug it may require dry cleaning it in Coral Gables.  You can find out by the tags on these special rugs if it requires special care, so be sure to always keep the tags on your area rugs.

Basic area rug cleaning is done the same as any carpet cleaning.  You should vacuum the carpet regularly to remove dirt.  If you have stains like alcohol or coffee, try mixing a teaspoon of liquid dish soap with about a quart of warm water and ¼ teaspoon of white vinegar.  Blot it on the stain.  If this does not work there are many over the counter spot carpet cleaners that may help remove tough stains.  Use a soft wire broom or brush to help remove pet hair.  And sometimes raking it helps removed tough dirt and gives the rug a nice clean look.  But, be careful not to vacuum or rake the borders or trim.

Clothing made out of leather is always in style, and expensive.  This animal skin tends be sturdy and strong. It’s great for protecting the wearer from cold weather, and chaffing, especially if you’re on a motorcycle or horse.

Unfortunately since it is made from animal hides, it needs to be treated very delicately.  Leather cannot be cleaned with your regular laundry.  It is recommended that you use a Weston dry cleaning company and have this durable fabric cleaned professionally.

Unfortunately too many families come into our Ft Lauderdale Dry Cleaning location have suffered a flood or fire in their home. Not only are they dealing with a huge mess that has to be cleaned up, but all of their clothes are smokey or moldy from the catastrophe.

The good news is that there are companies in South Florida that specialize in fire and water damage restoration that can be there within one hour to help you get the house in order quickly.  These emergency companies work with Ft. Lauderdale dry cleaning professionals and can help you to have your cleaning costs for your ruined clothing covered by the insurance as well.

Several brands of deodorant today are made with gel, so there is usually not a stain left on clothing. But because of the expense of gels, most people still use the powdered brands of deodorant.  The white powdered stains these brands leave under your arms or on your clothes while applying is not easy to remove.  There are ways to remove deodorant stains from clothing, but it is recommended to take it to a professional dry cleaner before trying these tips.  Many materials like silk, or rayon can loose their color if not treated correctly, so consider this option before treating the stain yourself.

If the fabric cannot be washed, try diluting rubbing alcohol with 2 parts of water, then try to apply this to the stain with a soft cotton absorbent cloth.  Let it stand as long as you see the stain leaving.  If this doesn’t work, try using a little warm soapy water or a little ammonia added to water.   White vinegar and water can sometimes help tougher deodorant stains.  Whichever of these you try, remember to then rinse the material carefully.