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June 26, 2009
Make Your Plant a Household Name

A first look at the comforter gave me the impression that she had dragged it behind her car. An entire winter of laying on it, wrapping herself up in it and sleeping under it had taken a heavy toll on the orange, green and brown earthtones. When she told me that she had a dust ruffle, shams and drapes to match, I told her that I would hold off on cleaning the comforter until she brought all matching pieces.

January 9, 2009
What's the Difference Between Starch and Sizing?

Q: What’s the difference between starch and sizing? Can spray starch be used in place of sizing?

A: Starch is used to stiffen fabrics such as shirt collars and cuffs, while sizing is used to add body, “crispness” and “hand” to garments. Starch is vegetable-based (it’s formulated from wheat, corn or rice), while sizing is a resinous solution that can be either vegetable- or plastic-based.

May 28, 2008
What Causes a 'Skunky' Odor after Drycleaning?

Q: I received a white silk blouse that had a foul, “skunky” odor prior to the drycleaning process. After drycleaning, the odor was noticeably worse. I tried an odor-removing agent, but was not successful. What is the cause of this odor?

February 7, 2007
How to Toast a Tannin Stain

The term “tannin” covers a broad range of stains originating from fruit juices, mixed drinks, wines and sodas. It’s one of the most common stains confronting the spotter; it’s also the most difficult one to remove. Complete removal often isn’t possible.

Several readers have called to inquire about specific recommended procedures for removing certain tannin stains. Most inquiries concern the difficulty of removing various wines, including champagne. Graduations and weddings usually contribute to a surge in these stains.