Laundry Day Transportation Tip

I've noticed several of our customers use their empty rolling luggage to transport their dirty laundry.  Not only is this convenient to use the wheels but it saves space in their closets not having to store an empty suitcase AND a large laundry basket. Very space efficient!


Joan


www.123washndrycleaners.com

123 Wash N Dry
5211 Geary Blvd.
933-9222

Beautiful Spring Flowers

One of our business neighbors at Petal Passion stopped by this afternoon to give us a beautiful flower arrangement to share with our customers. He's noticed the little improvements we've made of the past several weeks and thought he'd share some joy. They look dwarfed by our big-foot table but they are very beautiful.  Thanks!

Joan
www.123washndrycleaners.com

123 Wash N Dry
5211 Geary Blvd.
933-9222

Folding Map of San Francisco- Origami-style

I've got a little geek in me. I like techie, geeky things.  I also like unique, amazing things like fractals, tessellation, and origami -- so when I saw this folding paper map, I couldn't resist. Especially when combined with "local start-up", San Francisco, and discounts. You've go to check this out. I wonder when AAA will be moving to this map fold design.  

 Folding directions-Good Luck!       KickStarter Project-Folding Map to San Francisco

More folding instructions


Joan
www.123washndrycleaners.com

Cothes Press--Lazy Style

I am a good folder - -  but I hate ironing so it is important to do a good job folding so that I don't have to iron. 

First, I spread the clothes out and smooth the surfaces, and square up the edges before I start folding.

Then, I fold into neat sizes that fit the drawers for my family. 
My kids like their large T-shirts folded so that they can read the printing on the front fold so they get the quarter-fold.  My smaller clothes get folded in thirds so that they fit exactly in my drawers.

When folded, I stack the clothes in a high pile. This adds pressure to the bottom items and makes them look almost pressed. I save that spot for jeans. When done, they have neat creases down the front and look freshly ironed.


I heard this was called the Shaker Linen Press Method but, of course, cannot verify this online anywhere. It really works!


It's great for traveling, too. If you can keep your clothes snug they won't get all jumbled up and need ironing when you arrive.


My granny subscribed to the paper-layer method. When I went off to college, she stopped by to re-pack my suitcase. She put tissue paper in the middle of all my things and rolled them. I honestly can't remember if her efforts paid off but she thought she was giving me a great start in life. So cute!


Joan
www.123washndrycleaners.com

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Date at the Laundromat

 I hope you ended up doing something romantic this past Valentine's Day.
This couple spent the evening doing their laundry & we snapped a cute shot.



123 Wash N Dry
5211 Geary Blvd.
933-9222

More on the Care & Fluffing of Down Comforters

I found some guidelines for the care of down bedding items.

1. Always keep the bedding covered with another washable fabric cover. 
2. Do not sit on the comforter or put heavy covers on it--this includes the dog.
3. Fluff D A I L Y.
4. Spot clean the stains immediately.
5. Air out to reduce trapped moisture weekly.
6. Clean the comforter or featherbed with special down soaps every 2-5 years.
7. Clean the pillows more frequently. Yearly is recommended.
8. Always use cold water and dry on the lowest setting. It may take 3 hours to dry. Pull it out and manually de-clump the feathers periodically.
9. Do not use a washer with an agitator as it will clump the feathers. Use a commercial spinning basket washer.
10. If the cover is silk do not wash in water as it may shrink.
11. When storing away, hang rather than fold so that the feathers are not crushed and do not put in a plastic bag.

Joan

123 Wash N Dry
5211 Geary Blvd.
933-9222

The Care & Fluffing of a Down Comforter

We finally opened the Dry Cleaning part of the business again this weekend.  One item of interest I noted was the cleaning of down comforters. 

My personal comforter (less than 1 year old) is already under-performing.  I noticed that all the down had shifted to the other side and not the side where I sleep.  After reading up on some of the manufacturer sites I realized that the reason down comforters have simple, light-weight duvet covers is because you don't want additional weight on top of the down to crush the loft created by the feathers.  I had added a rather heavy matelasse bed cover on the top to add warmth. Well, it did just the opposite.

The recommended course of action is to throw the comforter in the biggest dryer   in the laundromat on the low setting with my dryer balls (or a few tennis balls) to fluff it back up.  The recommended time is about an hour.

Joan

123 Wash N Dry
5211 Geary Blvd.
933-9222